Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara
Our agency assists about 17,000 households through the federal rental housing assistance (Housing Choice Voucher, also known as Section 8) program. We also develop, control and manage affordable rental housing properties. The majority of our program funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Our programs and properties are targeted to assist low, very low, and extremely low-income households. The vast majority-more than 80%-of our client households are extremely low-income families, seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and formally homeless. Working together with landlords, housing developers, charities and local governments, we strive to provide housing and support services to as many eligible families as possible.
Language Access Plan For People with Limited English Proficiency
SCCHA Provides Translation and Interpretation Services to Ensure Access to Housing Programs
The inability to speak, read or write in English is not a roadblock to SCCHA’s federal housing programs. SCCHA’s Language Access Plan (LAP) outlines how SCCHA provides language assistance to ensure that all persons have access to the agency’s federally-funded programs and activities. The LAP explains SCCHA’s language assistance measures, staff training and agency monitoring requirements.