The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz is committed to advancing access to affordable housing and a thriving community free from discrimination by providing affordable housing and delivering inclusive services to our diverse community with compassion and kindness. Our mission extends beyond shelter, utilizing housing as a catalyst to promote equity, economic mobility, dignity, stability, improved quality of life, and a place to call home.
Please note our office will close at noon on Thursday, December 11th. We will return on Monday, December 15th.
Tenga en cuenta que nuestra oficina cerrará al mediodía el jueves 11 de diciembre. Regresaremos el lunes 15 de diciembre.
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz operates an Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) Program, created by the federal government in 2021 during the COVID pandemic. When the program was created, the funding originally appropriated by Congress was anticipated by HUD to last through September 30, 2030. However, the funding is running out sooner than planned, due to program costs that were higher than expected. HUD has informed housing authorities that no additional funds will be provided, and that the program will end. The White House and Congress are not currently proposing to provide additional funds to the Program. Unless additional funding is provided, EHV rental assistance will end in December 2026.
EHV-assisted households have all been sent an EHV Notice letter explaining the status of EHV program funding, and the efforts the Housing Authority is making to connect EHV households to other affordable housing programs. Please view the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program page for more information.
HACSC is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide Survey Research Services to conduct a biennial stakeholder survey of populations served by the Housing Authority and its non-profit affiliate, New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development. HACSC seeks a consultant that will be responsible for conducting a series of surveys to assess 1) programing and service […]
If you’re getting rental assistance from the Housing Authority, you’ve got a brand-new resource in your corner called The Opportunity Factory, and it’s here to help you move toward your next goal. Need help with your resume? Want coaching before your next interview? Looking for support getting job-ready? You can get all of that here […]
Housing Authority of the County of Santa CruzMTW Supplement for PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: 7/1/2025, Amendment to the Annual Submission The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) has prepared an Amendment to the Annual Submission for the Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement for PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: 7/1/2025 inclusive of a Safe […]
Taller de Inquilinos 2025 ¿Conoces tus derechos como inquilino? Acompáñanos a un Taller de Inquilinos GRATIS donde aprenderás información importante para sentirte seguro y protegido en tu hogar. Este taller en línea cubrirá: – Condiciones de vivienda y habitabilidad – lo que tu casero debe proveer.– Leyes de vivienda justa y discriminación – cómo protegerte […]
