Making Homes, Growing Communities
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) offers voucher programs and rental properties that help make rental housing safe and affordable for over 20,000 low-income families and individuals.
How can we help you?
Already a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Participant?
If you are an existing participant, it’s easy to manage your housing and paperwork online. You can use the Tenant Portal to:
- View your total rent portion amount
- Request to add or remove someone from your household
- Report an income change
- Request to begin the move out process
- Request a reasonable accommodation
- Message your Housing Specialist
Looking for Rental Assistance?
If you need help with rent, we make it easy to learn about the Housing Choice (Section 8) Voucher program. You can use the Applicant Portal to:
- Join SCCHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) interest lists
- Make changes to your application and keep your application updated
Are you a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Landlord?
If you already rent to our Housing Choice Voucher participants, it’s easy to manage your subsidized units online. You can use the Owner Portal to:
- Get your 1099 tax forms
- Enroll in direct deposit
- Request a rent increase
- View unit information, inspection results, and holds and abatements
- Change ownership of existing subsidized unit
- Change the existing payee
- See your Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) history
- Identify the Housing Specialist assigned to you
- Submit online forms directly to staff
Interested in Becoming a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Landlord?
Discover the benefits and understand the process for including Housing Choice Vouchers as rental income.
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View All NewsSanta Clara County Housing Authority awarded $25 Million in competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Today, The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee announced that Santa Clara County Housing Authority would receive a highly competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) award for $25 million for an 89-unit senior housing development in San Jose called Alvarado Park. The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee approved 27 projects that will produce 1,388 housing units throughout the state. "We are thrilled to move this housing community forward, Alvarado Park will provide seniors with quality affordable housing that allows them to age in place. These highly competitive resources awarded at the state level are critical in leveraging local partnerships including funding from Measure A. Together, we are working to address the affordable housing shortage in Santa Clara County," said Preston Prince, Executive Director at Santa Clara County Housing Authority.
Read MoreSanta Clara County Housing Authority Announces Acquisition of Two Affordable Housing Properties in East San José
Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) announces the successful acquisition of two affordable housing properties in East San José. This significant milestone strengthens SCCHA's commitment to providing safe, stable, and affordable housing options for the Santa Clara County community. The acquisition of these properties exemplifies SCCHA's dedication to positively impacting our residents' lives and enhancing the quality of affordable housing throughout Santa Clara County.
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