Santa Cruz County Housing Authority

About This Building

Programs Offered by the Santa Cruz Housing Authority: 1. Affordable Rental Housing Development and Management - Working towards creating and managing affordable rental housing options. 2. Affordable Housing Development for Local Residents - Developing affordable housing options for qualified local residents who wish to become homeowners. 3. Administration of Federal Housing Programs - Managing the Housing Choice Vouch (Section 8) program to provide rental assistance to tenants in the market-rate housing. - Administering security-deposit assistance programs to facilitate tenants in moving into rental units. - Rehabilitating dilapidated housing units for sale to low-income families. 4. First-Time Home Buyer Programs - Offering mortgage relief to low and moderate-income residents purchasing their first home. - Conducting informational seminars catered specifically for first-time home buyers. 5. Mobile Home Rehabilitation and Ownership Programs - Providing support to rehabilitate and improve mobile homes. - Assisting mobile home park residents in taking over ownership of their parks. 6. Distribution of Disaster-Relief Housing Funds - Efforts in distributing and administering funds dedicated to providing housing assistance in times of disaster. 7. Technical Services and Support - Extending technical services to government agencies and developers to address housing issues. - Offering informational seminars tailored for landlords. - Providing property management services to ensure efficient housing management. 8. Grant Acquisition and Financing Support - Obtaining state and federal grants for property improvement and maintenance. - Facilitating the issuance of tax-exempt bonds to assist developers of affordable housing with financing. 9. Mortgage Credit Certificate Program Administration - Administering the Mortgage Credit Certificate program to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals. By organizing the information into distinct headings, the text is structured and categorized, making it easier for readers to quickly navigate and understand the various programs offered by the Santa Cruz Housing Authority.