Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz

This housing agency serves Santa Cruz County, Hollister, San Juan Bautista, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Santa Cruz County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Hollister and San Juan Bautista, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Pippin Orchards Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: St. Stephens Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: USDA Farmworker Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Resetar Residential Hotel Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: El Centro Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Sunrise Senior Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Santa Cruz County, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HASC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Santa Cruz County is currently closed. It was last open from October until December, 2018; and before that in July, 2011. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were four ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Download and print the application online.
  3. Complete the application at the HASC office.
  4. Pick up an application at the HASC office.

If a paper application has been completed, it must be:

  1. Mailed to HASC by December 6, 2018 at 5 pm.
  2. Faxed to (831) 469-3712 and received by December 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm, PT.
  3. Dropped off at the HASC office.

This waiting list had the following preference: Live, Work or Attend School Locally.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, after sorting preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSC website, or call the office at (831) 454-9455.

Closed: Hollister and San Juan Bautista, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HASC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista is currently closed. It was last open from October until December, 2018; and before that in July, 2011. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were four ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Download and print the application online.
  3. Complete the application at the HASC office.
  4. Pick up an application at the HASC office.

If a paper application has been completed, it must be:

  1. Mailed to HASC by December 6, 2018 at 5 pm.
  2. Faxed to (831) 469-3712 and received by December 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm, PT.
  3. Dropped off at the HASC office.

This waiting list had the following preference: Live, Work or Attend School Locally.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, after sorting preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSC website, or call the office at (831) 454-9455.

Closed: Pippin Orchards Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) Project Based Voucher waiting list for Pippin Orchard Apartments is currently closed.

The HACSC last accepted applications for this waiting list on August 7, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

According to the HACSC, "Pippen Orchard Apartments has both project based voucher (PBV) units and non-project based units. In the PBV program, assistance is tied to the unit, not the household."

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to fill out an application.

Once the application was completed completed, it must be returned to the HACSC office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed. 

For more information, visit the HACSC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSC website on August 23, 2022.

Closed: St. Stephens Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) St. Stephens Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list is currently closed. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

According to the HACSC, "The complex is developed and operated by MidPen Housing. Occupancy is designated for low income seniors at least 62 years of age. The complex has studio, one and two bedroom apartments. There are a total of 39 project based units at St. Stephens. Five units are designated for formerly homeless veterans participating in the HUD-VASH program, as referred by the Veterans Administration. Five units are designated for Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) eligible persons referred by Health Projects Center. This new site based waiting list is for the remaining 29 units."

For more information, visit the HACSC website.

Closed: Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in July, 2011. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACSC website, or call the office at (831) 454-9455.

Closed: USDA Farmworker Housing Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HASC) USDA Farmworker Housing waiting list is closed.

The HASC last accepted applications for this waiting list since at least October, 2018, until October 7, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASC on October 5, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Resetar Residential Hotel Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HASC) is accepting Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for apartments at Resetar Residential Hotel from the earliest confirmed open date of  October, 2018, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be mailed to the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz, 2160 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010.

There are no preferences.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASC on April 8, 2022 and updated on March 12, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: El Centro Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HASC) is accepting Senior Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for El Centro Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of August, 2019, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HASC, "Only single person households age 60 or above are eligible for these units."

There are two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be mailed to the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz, 2160 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010.

There are no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HASC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASC on April 8, 2022 and updated on March 12, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Sunrise Senior Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Sunrise Senior Apartments is currently open

The HACSC is accepting applications for this waiting list from October 10, 2022, until further notice.

There are six ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application available in English here, and in Spanish here.
  3. Pick up the paper applications from any of the following locations:
    • Sunrise Senior Apartments: 580 Westside Blvd. Hollister, CA 95023
    • Hollister Senior Center: 300 West St, Hollister, CA
    • CHISPA’s Main Office: 295 Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, CA 93901
    • The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz: 2160 41st Ave., Capitola 95010
  4. Call (831) 454-5950 to request an application.
  5. Send a fax to (831) 469-3712.
  6. Send an email to waitlist@hacosantacruz.org.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz, 2160 41st Ave., Capitola 95010.
  2. Faxed to (831) 469-3712.
  3. Dropped off at the Housing Authority lobby at 2160 41st Ave., Capitola 95010, during office hours Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or after hours using our exterior Drop Box located to the left of the Housing Authority entrance.
  4. Emailed to waitlist@hacosantacruz.org.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery. Applications received after October 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm, will be added to the waiting list based on date and time.

For more information, visit the HACSC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSC public notice on November 21, 2022.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz provides affordable housing for up to 5,281 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

2160 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA

Visit Website(831) 454-9455

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How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz?

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz serves 5,035 low-income households. The agency manages 5,534 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,812 households and make up 36 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz?

There are 3524 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz renters?

Black 151
Native American 50
Asian-Pacific Islander 50
White 1,964
Hispanic 2,820

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz?

There are 1812 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. Senior households are 36% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz housing?

There are 1007 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz?

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 17, 2018 and closed on December 6, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz

St Stephens Senior Housing

2510 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95062

Resetar Residential Hotel

15 W LAKE AVE, Watsonville, California 95076

Pippin Orchards Apartments

56 ATKINSON LN, Watsonville, California 95076

1223 Broadway Apartments

1223 Broadway, Santa Cruz, California 95062