Santa Clara County Housing Authority

As we celebrate Affordable Housing Month, we are thrilled to share a major Santa Clara County Housing Authority milestone: the official launch of our new 2026-2030 Strategic Plan! This achievement highlights our commitment to expanding access to quality, affordable housing and fostering stronger, more inclusive communities.

This plan is the result of invaluable collaboration with our residents, staff, and community partners. Together, we are advancing toward a more vibrant and equitable housing future for all. View our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ee8dc4b03e.html

The Housing Authority owns nearly 3,500 multi-family housing units in Santa Clara County, with 1,300 units in our development pipeline! This Affordable Housing Month, we shine a light on our work to grow our housing supply. This includes:

🏘️ Acquiring Las Golondrinas, a 50-unit senior development in East San Jose
🏘️Starting substantial work this year on the Willows, a 47-unit family community
🏘️Working with partners on exciting new housing opportunities, including the City of Sunnyvale and the Valley Transportation Authority
🏘️ Making significant progress on the East Santa Clara Master Plan, an urban village development.

Learn more about this work in our 2025 impact report: https://www.scchousingauthority.org/impactreport2025

For Affordable Housing Month, we hosted a fireside chat focused on our work to support families and develop affordable housing. Amid policy and funding changes at the federal level, the Housing Authority continues to focus on increasing the affordable housing supply, maximizing our voucher programs, and connecting our residents to services. With the launch of our new five-year strategic plan, our commitment to our residents remains our top priority. We look forward to continuing our work with local community organizations and leaders across all levels of government to meet the needs of our community.

May is Affordable Housing Month! The Housing Authority is committed to creating more affordable housing supply to empower residents, foster economic mobility and revitalize neighborhoods throughout Santa Clara County. Stay tuned this month as we highlight our work. Explore Silicon Valley at Home 's Affordable Housing Month event calendar here: bit.ly/2026ahm

NOW LEASING: 55+ Senior Apartments in San Jose

Hawthorn Senior is now accepting applications for low-income housing and Project-Based Voucher units.

Apply to BOTH lists to increase your chances:
Low-Income Housing: www.jscosccha.com/hawthorn
Apply by May 18, 2026

Project-Based Voucher: portal.scchousingauthority.org
Select “Hawthorn Senior Apartments – PBV.” This SCCHA interest list remains open.

Income restrictions apply.

California is at a critical moment in its budget process. Without sustained investment in affordable housing and homelessness programs, the state risks fewer homes, increased homelessness, and lost economic opportunity.

With previous bond funding depleted and new bond resources unavailable until at least 2027, General Fund investments are essential to meet immediate needs.

A coalition of over 100 organizations is urging the Legislature to invest at least $3.3 billion in these programs.

Now is the time to act. Contact Senate Budget Sub-4 members ahead of the April 30th hearing and make your voice heard: tinyurl.com/CAHousingBudget2026

On this Earth Day, we’re reflecting on our agency’s efforts to adopt and maintain more sustainable resources and practices. 🌎 We recently started partnering with Sunrun Solar, to install solar panels on our properties. On average, this partnership with Sunrun offsets at least 70% of residents’ monthly electricity costs. We’re now working towards implementing this technology across all SCCHA properties! Read more about our partnerships in this year’s impact report: www.scchousingauthority.org/impactreport2025

Now Hiring!
Join our mission to make a positive impact in the community. Apply now at www.scchousingauthority.org/careers

SCCHA has been a partner in Santa Clara County’s Community Plan to End Homelessness, working with stakeholders across our community to ensure more people can remain stably housed.

Together we have exceeded our goal of housing 20,000 people! That’s not just a number, it represents thousands of lives that have been changed for the better.

We are excited to support the work to create a new plan to ensure we continue to work together to end homelessness in our communities.

Join us for this month’s virtual Monthly Applicant Info Session on April 14! Learn about the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs, understand the application process, and get answers to common questions.

This month’s virtual session will take place April 14, 11 AM - 12 PM. Got questions? Save the date and tune in here: https://www.scchousingauthority.org/event/monthly-applicant-info-sessions-apr-14/