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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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Notice of Public Hearing
The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) will be holding a Public Hearing to receive public comments on its Administrative Plan and Annual PHA Plan. In accordance with federal regulations, OCHA must adopt a written Administrative Plan that establishes local policies for the administration of...
2026 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
The Orange County Board of Supervisors authorized utilization of up to 100 Housing Choice, Mainstream, and/or Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers from the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) in the 2026 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability (2026 NOFA). This is to support the...
“What Home Means to Me” Poster contest
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) holds an annual national poster contest for youth who live in affordable housing owned or administered by NAHRO member agencies. Children (K-12 grade) living in affordable housing (Administered By the County of Orange and/or the...
