Orange County Housing Authority

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Homeless Veteran Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Studio apartments at Buena Esperanza Apartments is currently open. 

The OCHA is accepting referrals for this waiting list from March 10, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, applicants must be referred by the VA Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC). To schedule an appointment and directions to the CRRC please contact (844) 838-8300 or (714) 562-9803. Applicants may also dial 2-1-1 to be connected to a CES access point for veterans.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Preference will be given to those who meet HUD-VASH eligibility criteria and referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES).  

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

For more information, visit the OCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OCHA on November 3, 2021.

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Homeless Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Westminster Crossing Apartments is currently open. 

The OCHA is accepting referrals for this waiting list from April 7, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, applicants must be referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA. Call 2-1-1 and ask to be connected to a CES access point.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• applicants who are experiencing homelessness, eligible for services under the Special Needs Housing Program, and referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA.  

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

For more information, visit the OCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OCHA on November 3, 2021.

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications at Aurora Vista Apartments from January 8, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

• Aurora Vista - is located at 11892 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA  90680.

Please note: According to the OCHA public notice "Admission preference for ten (10) studio units will be given to applicants who are experiencing homelessness and meet the Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing (HUD-VASH) eligibility criteria, including VA health care eligibility."

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

1. Call the OCHA office at (714) 480-2700 for an application.
2. Call 2-1-1 Orange County at (888) 600-4357 to be connected to CES access point.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homelessness and meet the Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing (HUD-VASH) eligible for services under the Special Needs Housing Program.
• Applicants referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OCHA public notice on January 8, 2024.

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications at Crossroads at Washington Apartments from January 8, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

• Crossroads at Washington - is located at 1146 E. Washington, Santa Ana CA 92701.

Please note: According to the OCHA public notice "Admission preference will be given for 20 one-bedroom units to applicants who are experiencing homelessness, are eligible for services under the Special Needs Housing Program and referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA."

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

1. Call the OCHA office at (714) 480-2700 for an application.
2. Call 2-1-1 Orange County at (888) 600-4357 to be connected to CES access point.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homelessness and are eligible for services under the Special Needs Housing Program.
• Applicants referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OCHA public notice on January 8, 2024.

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications at Mesa Vista Apartments from January 8, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

• Mesa Vista Apartments - located at 2274 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Please note: According to the OCHA public notice "Admission preference will be given to applicants who are experiencing homelessness, eligible for services under the Special Needs Housing Program, and referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA."

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

1. Call the OCHA office at (714) 480-2700 for an application.
2. Call 2-1-1 Orange County at (888) 600-4357 to be connected to CES access point.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homelessness and meet the Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing (HUD-VASH) eligible for services under the Special Needs Housing Program.
• Applicants referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OCHA public notice on January 8, 2024.

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Homeless Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Altrudy Senior Apartments is currently open. 

The OCHA is accepting referrals for this waiting list from September 14, 2021 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, applicants must be referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA. Call 2-1-1 and ask to be connected to a CES access point.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Applicants aged 62 and older, who are experiencing homelessness, eligible for services under the Special Needs Housing Program, and referred by the Orange County Coordinated Entry System (CES) to OCHA.  

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

For more information, visit the OCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OCHA on November 3, 2021.

The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications on a limited basis for 1-Bedroom apartments at Santa Angelina Senior Apartments from November 13, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: According to the OCHA public notice, this waiting list is for "Individuals who are 62 years or older, experiencing homelessness, currently on OCHA’s Housing Choice Voucher waiting list."

To apply while the waitlist is open, call 2-1-1 Orange County at (888) 600-4357, ask to be connected to CES access point.

Please note: "2-1-1 staff will provide you the contact information for the provider most appropriate to your circumstances in your service area. You may need to leave a message for a call back for an assessment appointment."

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• 62+ and older
• Experiencing homelessness
• Currently on the OCHA's Housing Choice Voucher waiting list.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OCHA public notice on November 8, 2023.