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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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Public Notice - Oasis Apartments
The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) began accepting applications for Project Based Voucher (PBV) units for people experiencing homelessness on August 29, 2025. The project is located at 17251 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 and will have sixty-two (62) studio units available for people...
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...
