La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Cruz está comprometida a promover el acceso a viviendas asequibles y una comunidad próspera y libre de discriminación proporcionando viviendas asequibles y brindando servicios inclusivos a nuestra comunidad diversa con compasión y amabilidad. Nuestra misión se extiende más allá del alojamiento, utilizando la vivienda como catalizador para promover la equidad, la movilidad económica, la dignidad, la estabilidad, una mejor calidad de vida y un lugar al que llamar hogar.
Want to know what’s going on at the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz? From free events to helpful programs, there’s a lot happening this summer. Check out our latest newsletter and see what’s new!
¿Quieres saber qué está pasando en la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Cruz? Hay muchos eventos gratis y programas útiles este verano. Revisa nuestro boletín más reciente y entérate de las novedades.
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) regrets to announce that there will not be a Spring-Summer 2025 Project-Based Voucher Request for Proposals (RFP).
As the housing industry faces the potential of cuts to HUD and other housing assistance programs, many Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across the nation are already in a “HUD shortfall position” which means they are facing a financial situation where budgeted funds and HUD-held reserves are insufficient to cover necessary Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) for tenants, potentially leading to program disruptions. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) is no in shortfall, and with immediate effect is taking proactive steps to prevent entering into a shortfall position.
In October 2024, HACSC issued the “Fall 2024 Project Based Voucher (PBV) Request for Proposals (RFP)” and communicated that we planned for a “Twice annual RFP cycle, one in Fall-Winter, one in Spring-Summer, timed to correspond as closely as possible with anticipated tax credit application cycles.” Since that announcement, the federal funding landscape has shifted dramatically and therefore the anticipated Spring-Summer RFP will not be issued. HACSC will keep developers on our interest list informed of any plans to issue a PBV RFP in the future. If you have any questions, please contact Eric Johnson, Senior Analyst at [email protected].
The 2025 New Horizons Scholarship is now open! Students receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority may qualify for a $1,000 scholarship to support their education. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, fees, and other education-related expenses. Applications are open April 1 – May 31, 2025. Apply today: hacosantacruz.org/scholarship ¡Ya está abierta la […]
The community is invited to the Know Your Rights Forum, an event open to all. Free immigration legal consultations with attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives. Childcare Safety Plan assistance. All available in Spanish, English, and Mixteco. Se invita a la comunidad al Foro Conozca sus Derechos, un evento abierto a todos. Se ofrecerán consultas legales […]
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) has revised its Annual and 5-Year Agency Plans, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) Administrative Plan and the Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement inclusive of Agency Specific Waivers in accordance with all applicable Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations. These revised […]
