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Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program Announcement

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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.

The Opportunity Factory: Futures Built Here.

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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 plus much more! It’s free. It’s practical. And it’s built just for you.

Learn more or sign up at: hacosantacruz.org/opportunityfactory

FUTURES BUILT HERE.

Si recibes ayuda para pagar tu renta por medio de la Housing Authority, ahora tienes un nuevo recurso a tu favor llamado The Opportunity Factory, y está aquí para ayudarte a avanzar hacia tu próximo objetivo ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu resumen? ¿Quieres practicar antes de tu próxima entrevista? ¿Buscas apoyo para estar listo para trabajar? Aquí puedes obtener todo eso y mucho más. Es gratis, es práctico, y está pensado especialmente para ti.

Para más información o para inscribirte visita: hacosantacruz.org/opportunityfactory

TU FUTURO EMPIEZA AQUÍ.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD

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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 […]

Tenant Workshop 2025

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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 […]

Opportunity Factory Info Session

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We are thrilled to invite you to a FREE Info Session about our brand new program, the Opportunity Factory! This special program is designed for those receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority and those living in Housing Authority communities. This free info session will share with you the tools provided to help you to […]