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Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz

Find official rental assistance, Section 8 and housing program information.

Source checked October 14, 2026[1]
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Website address
hacosantacruz.org

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Contact details & office locations ↓
Two Housing Choice Voucher programs: Santa Cruz County, and the cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista in San Benito County. This does not establish coverage of all San Benito County.[2]

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

Santa Cruz and Hollister Section 8 programs (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Separate HCV programs serve Santa Cruz County and Hollister with San Juan Bautista.

How to get started
  1. Check the program’s current instructions and whether it is accepting applications.
  2. Use the authority’s official contact or application channel for your situation.
Santa Cruz and Hollister program waiting lists (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

Check each list separately. An open site-based list does not establish that the general HCV list is open.

How to get started
  1. Check the program’s current instructions and whether it is accepting applications.
  2. Use the authority’s official contact or application channel for your situation.

Before you start

Availability · Sunrise Senior Apartments only; does not establish general HCV availability
The site-based waiting list for Project Based Voucher rental assistance units at Sunrise Senior Apartments located at 580 Westside Blvd., in Hollister is currently open and accepting applications. [8]

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked4 source pages · 8 citations

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  1. [1] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Official housing information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz
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    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz
  2. [2] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Housing programs (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: There are two main Section 8 Voucher programs: one for Santa Cruz County and one for City of Hollister (which also inclu
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    There are two main Section 8 Voucher programs: one for Santa Cruz County and one for City of Hollister (which also includes the City of San Juan Bautista).
  3. [3] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Housing programs (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: There are two main Section 8 Voucher programs
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    There are two main Section 8 Voucher programs
  4. [4] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Waiting-list information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: The following waiting lists are currently open:
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    The following waiting lists are currently open:
  5. [5] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Contact information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: (831) 454-9455
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    gration Status Immigration Resources Community Resources Rent Information and Payment Standards Questions & Answers Español Location: 2160 41st Avenue, Capitola, California Phone: (831) 454-9455 | TDD: (831) 475-1146 Fax: (831) 469-3712 | Email: [email protected] MAIN OFFICE IS OPEN TO PUBLIC Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Our office is closed to the public on Fridays. Housing Authority 2026 Office Closures Veterans DayNovember 11 ThanksgivingNovember 26-27 Winter Office ClosureDecemb
  6. [6] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Contact information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: 2160 41st Avenue. Capitola, CA 95010-2040
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    Merriam Director, Development (831) 454-5901 | Email Tom Graham Deputy Executive Director (831) 454-5901 | EmailJennifer Panetta Executive Director (831) 454-5901 | Email Location 2160 41st Avenue. Capitola, CA 95010-2040 Hollister Office Call the Santa Cruz office for more information Google Map Contact Us (831)454-9455 TDD: (831)475-1146 Fax: (831)469-3712 Hollister: (831)637-0487 E-mail: [email protected] Sign up for Housing Authority Updates / Regístrese para recibir notificaciones de la Autoridad de Viviendas!
  7. [7] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Contact information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Our office is closed to the public on Fridays.
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    s Español Location: 2160 41st Avenue, Capitola, California Phone: (831) 454-9455 | TDD: (831) 475-1146 Fax: (831) 469-3712 | Email: [email protected] MAIN OFFICE IS OPEN TO PUBLIC Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Our office is closed to the public on Fridays. Housing Authority 2026 Office Closures Veterans DayNovember 11 ThanksgivingNovember 26-27 Winter Office ClosureDecember 24-31 Housing Authority 2027 Office Closures New Year’s DayJanuary 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJanuary 18 Presidents’ DayFebruary 15 Farmworkers DayMarch 31 Memorial DayMay 31 Ju
  8. [8] Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz — Waiting-list information (opens in a new tab)

    Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz · Page text containing: The site-based waiting list for Project Based Voucher rental assistance units at Sunrise Senior Apartments located at 58
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    The site-based waiting list for Project Based Voucher rental assistance units at Sunrise Senior Apartments located at 580 Westside Blvd., in Hollister is currently open and accepting applications.
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