Santa Clara County Housing Authority

Description :

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county's largest provider of affordable housing assistance, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households through the federal Housing Choice Voucher program. SCCHA supports low-income residents through a robust array of programs focused on educational attainment, health and wellness as well as wage progression for families. Designated a Moving to Work agency, SCCHA also builds safe and healthy communities through land acquisition and new construction; affordable housing preservation; and the expansion of permanent supportive housing. SCCHA owns more than 2,900 units in its housing portfolio and has close to 1,000 units in development.