Applicants

The Project-Based Program (PB) (Assistance ends if the family moves during the first year) This program subsidizes the rent and utilities of a unit in a subsidized development.  If the tenant in a Project-Based unit moves out of the development during the first year of the lease, the tenant’s assistance ends.  If the tenant moves out of …

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) (Assistance follows the family if it moves) Over 7,000 families and housing owners participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) administered by The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) because the program is a win-win for both.  It provides rental assistance to …

A family that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) has two sets of obligation—those set out in the family’s lease with the landlord, and those set out in Section 4 of the family’s HCVP Voucher (the contract between HACA and the HCVP family that entitles the family to participate in the HCVP program).  …

Helping Veterans Achieve Housing Stability – The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Voucher Program HACA is an enthusiastic participant in the national effort to end homelessness among veterans.  Landlords, you can play a vital role in this endeavor as you all have the power to open doors for Vets and give them the stability they …

Recent News

Imagination Library

What Is It? Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a 60 Volume set of books for children from birth to five years old, beginning with the children’s classic The Little Engine That CouldTM.  Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child’s name directly to your home.  Best of all it is …

Enrolling in Direct Deposit

The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (“HACA”) has implemented Direct Deposit. We kindly ask that you complete our direct deposit form (click here) and return to HACA as soon as possible.  Please print legibly, complete all of the requested information and provide requested documents. While we will try our best to process your …

HACA’s New Executive Director

It’s great to be back!  Nearly fourteen years ago, I left the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda to work for a housing agency in the Seattle area. It was a wonderful opportunity that provided many experiences to help prepare me to come back home to HACA. I’m grateful to the Housing Commission and …