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 NewsThe Santa Clara County Housing Authority Announces AA- Credit Bond Rating by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority is proud to announce that it received a prestigious AA- credit rating from Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, reflecting the agency’s extremely strong management and financial performance. The AA- credit rating not only validates the Housing Authority’s past achievements but also positions the agency for future growth. The rating will also enhance the authority’s ability to secure favorable financing terms, attract investment, and expand its housing programs to benefit more families in need of affordable housing options in Santa Clara County.
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