Santa Clara County Housing Authority

This 2026-2030 Strategic Plan outlines the direction and priorities for the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, aiming to build a community where everyone has a place to call home. The plan is focused on four main priorities: expanding housing stability and affordability, supporting resident opportunity and success, strengthening partnerships, and advancing operational excellence. It commits to providing affordable housing solutions that support low-income residents in achieving housing stability, opportunity, and well-being, guided by foundational commitments to financial sustainability, data-informed learning, effective leadership, and inclusive engagement.

This document outlines the proposed Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027) for the Cơ quan Quản lý Nhà ở Quận Santa Clara (SCCHA). The plan is designed to enhance cost-effectiveness in housing program operations, promote economic self-sufficiency among participants, and expand housing choices. SCCHA proposes to implement additional activities, including increasing MTW funding for development projects to mitigate rising construction costs and accelerate project completion, thereby adding critical affordable housing units to the community.

This document is a brief summary of the proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 for the Moving to Work (MTW) program by the Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA). The plan outlines SCCHA's implementation strategy for its MTW demonstration program, focusing on the core objectives of increasing cost-effectiveness in housing operations, promoting economic self-sufficiency among participants, and expanding housing alternatives. A key proposal within the plan is to request HUD approval for adding Total Development Cost activities, which will allow SCCHA to increase MTW funds for projects, thereby simplifying financing, minimizing delays, and accelerating the delivery of critical affordable housing units.

This FY2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan, for the Housing Authorities of the County of Santa Clara & City of San José, aligns with the agency's refreshed 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. The plan focuses on providing affordable housing solutions and supporting low-income residents in achieving housing stability, opportunity, and well-being. Its key pillars include housing availability and affordability, strong agency partnerships, operational excellence, resident opportunity and success, and financial sustainability, with an emphasis on resident-centered approaches and community engagement.

This document outlines the Annual Moving to Work (MTW) Plan for Fiscal Year 2027, effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The plan enables the Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) to advance its programs and activities, deviating from standard Section 8 and public housing regulations to address affordable housing needs. It aims to leverage the flexibility provided by the MTW demonstration to better serve low-income individuals and communities in Santa Clara County, subject to HUD approval.