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Welcome to the Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) online Newsroom where you can find information about our agency, press releases, special bulletins, newsletters, news articles and other announcements.

Members of the media may call Executive Director Katherine Harasz at (408) 993-2903.

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Leasing Information - Laurel Grove

FPI Management is handling leasing at Laurel Grove Family Apartments. All eligible applicants already on SCCHA’s Section 8 project-based voucher waitlist have priority to reside at the property. New applicants may add their names to the property's interest list by sending an email with their name and desired unit size to laurelgrove.lease@fpimgt.com. New applicants may also visit the temporary property management office location at Huff Gardens, 3021 Huff Ave. in San José, or call 408-564-5849.
Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection Scheduling

SCCHA has partnered with Nan McKay and Associates Inspections, LLC (NMAI), to conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections. Beginning September 1, 2018, NMAI will start to coordinate the scheduling of HQS inspections with owners and program participants. Clients will be notified by NMAI of a scheduled inspection by U.S. Mail, email and/or telephone. Immediate assistance or questions, contact (408) 993-4067 or email at inspections@nanmckay.com.
August Newsletter 2018

Board Approves FY 2019 Operating Budget, Agency in Sound Fiscal Condition; Strive Program Awards $29,000 in Scholarships; All the Way Home Houses 1,122 Veterans; Community Resource Fair; Meet Our Staff: Training and Outreach Team
FY19 MTW Annual Plan Public Notice of Hearing
Feb 20, 2018 02:49 PM
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) has developed its Draft Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan for fiscal year 2019. A public hearing on the draft plan will be held February 28, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
January Newsletter 2018
Jan 23, 2018 10:25 AM
Helping to Build More Homes Through Measure A; Recent Property Acquisitions Expand and Preserve Affordable Housing; Event Celebrates Landlords' Compassion
Owner Newsletter – Fall 2017

Vacancy Payments, Tenant Ordinances Information, Section 8 Owner Survey, Upcoming Owner/Agent Workshops.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

SCC’s Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) & the SCC Housing Authority (SCCHA) announce the availability of funding for the development of new affordable housing for vulnerable populations.
Santa Clara County Housing Authority Finalizes Purchase of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sept. 29, 2017 — The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) has finalized the purchase of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto, Calif., paving the way for the Housing Authority and the park’s new operator, Caritas Corporation, to begin the design and permitting of infrastructure and other needed improvements to the site.
August Newsletter 2017

HUD Funding Covers Current Lease Costs, Shopping Vouchers; SCCHA Awards $50,000 in Strive Program Scholarships; Agency Continues Yearlong 50th Anniversary Celebration; Loving and O’Neal Elected Chair and Vice Chair of Board
County Housing Authority: Helping People for 50 Years - May 22, 2017 - San Jose Mercury News

By Katherine Harasz — For 50 years, the Santa Clara County Housing Authority has been the largest provider of affordable housing in our community.