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The Housing Section of the Planning Department performs a number of Housing functions. Over the past 20 years, County and Redevelopment Agency-sponsored housing efforts have provided assistance to over 1,000 affordable housing units, involving both new construction and renovation projects.

Current housing activities include partnering with non-profit affordable housing developers to build new affordable units and supporting a variety of efforts to create affordable housing opportunities in the community.

Eligibility for affordable housing programs is based on Annual Median Income which is published annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD. Please see Income Table and the Affordable Housing Guidelines.

If you have questions about any of the Housing programs, please contact us at 831-454-2332 or HousingProgramsInfo@santacruzcountyca.gov

*Preguntas en español, por favor de llamar al 831-454-2332.
 

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. New ADU Incentives Program (April 2023):

Free Technical Assistance with ADU development for qualifying local homeowners.
Sign up for updates here: www.helloadu.org/new-santa-cruz-county-how-to-apply
Program Flyer in English & Spanish

2. Habitat for Humanity ADU Programs for Low-Income Homeowners:

Click here for details.

3. Information on the Aptos Village Measure J homes:

Click here for details.