OUR MISSION
Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) administers federally funded programs to provide rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing. The largest such program is referred to as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Participants who receive a Housing Voucher can use this rental assistance in a variety of rental dwellings and locations with almost any property owner who is willing to participate in the program.
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Public Notice - Cartwright Apartments
The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) began accepting applications for Project Based Voucher (PBV) units for people experiencing homelessness on July 18, 2025. The project is located at 17861 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, California 92614 and will have eight (8) one-bedroom units available for people...
Notice PIH 2024-38: Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) Sections 102 and 104
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued updated guidance to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) on compliance with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) Sections 102 and 104. HUD will enforce compliance with provisions that can be accurately implemented...
Orange County Housing Authority Poster Contest
The Orange County Housing Authority is seeking participation in the “What Home Means to Me” poster contest. Contest participation is open to all children in grades K-12 residing in affordable supported by OC Housing Authority and/or the County of Orange. Entries must be created by only one person...
