The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) has established a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Homeownership option. Under this option, qualified HCV participants may be able to use their housing assistance subsidies for mortgage payments rather than monthly rent. The homeownership option allows first-time homeowners who meet certain qualifications to receive assistance...

Family Unification Program (FUP) is a Housing Choice Voucher program funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). FUP promotes family unification by providing housing assistance to families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the separation of children from their parents...

The Orange County Board of Supervisors has authorized utilization of 150 Housing Choice, Mainstream, and/or Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers from the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) in the 2025 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability (2025 NOFA). This is to support the creation of new supportive housing units within...

2025 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability OC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (OCHCD) announces the release of the 2025 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) making available up to $12.05 million dollars of Federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP), Mental Health Services Act...

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. Eligibility and...

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General Information Orange County Housing Authority 1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Building Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by appointment 714-480-2700 Phone 800-735-2929 California Relay Service 714-480-2701 Fax OCHAContact@occr.ocgov.com Please click the link...

Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Special Purpose Vouchers In addition to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, OCHA administers the following Special Purpose Voucher programs targeted to clients who meet specific eligibility criteria and are referred by various partner agencies. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program provides rental assistance...

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. Please click...

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