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Orange County Housing Authority

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

Source checked October 14, 2026[1]
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Website address
housingauthority.oc.gov

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Contact details & office locations ↓
OCHA housing programs. Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana have separate housing authorities; check the official jurisdiction information.[2]

Online services & information

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

Orange County housing waiting-list information (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

OCHA’s general waiting list and existing applicant instructions. Project-based notices are separate.

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 · OCHA general waiting list; project-based notices are separate
At this time OCHA’s waiting list is closed; therefore, no applications are being accepted. [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] Orange County Housing Authority — Official housing information (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) administers federally funded programs to provide rental assistance to qualified t
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    Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) administers federally funded programs to provide rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing.
  2. [2] Orange County Housing Authority — Service area (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: OCHA’s jurisdiction includes all 31 cities and unincorporated areas in the County of Orange, except for Anaheim, Garden
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    OCHA’s jurisdiction includes all 31 cities and unincorporated areas in the County of Orange, except for Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana.
  3. [3] Orange County Housing Authority — Applicant information (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: Orange County Housing Authority’s Waiting List is Closed
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    Orange County Housing Authority’s Waiting List is Closed
  4. [4] Orange County Housing Authority — Contact information (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: 1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705
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    stions, suggestions, complaints, and compliments directly to the Orange County Housing Authority staff person who can help you. General Information Orange County Housing Authority 1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Building Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by appointment 714-480-2700 Phone 800-735-2929 California Relay Service 714-480-2701 Fax ochacontact@occr.oc.gov Please click the link for Contact Reference Sheet January Johnson, Hou
  5. [5] Orange County Housing Authority — Contact information (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by appointment
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    help you. General Information Orange County Housing Authority 1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Building Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by appointment 714-480-2700 Phone 800-735-2929 California Relay Service 714-480-2701 Fax ochacontact@occr.oc.gov Please click the link for Contact Reference Sheet January Johnson, Housing Manager, Orange County Housing Authority Email: January.Johnson@occr.oc.gov OCHA Vacancy Listings (for voucher holders only) o
  6. [6] Orange County Housing Authority — Contact information (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: 714-480-2700
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    rity 1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Building Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by appointment 714-480-2700 Phone 800-735-2929 California Relay Service 714-480-2701 Fax ochacontact@occr.oc.gov Please click the link for Contact Reference Sheet January Johnson, Housing Manager, Orange County Housing Authority Email: January.Johnson@occr.oc.gov OCHA Vacancy Listings (for voucher holders only) ocha.referral@
  7. [7] Orange County Housing Authority — Contact information (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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    the Orange County Housing Authority staff person who can help you. General Information Orange County Housing Authority 1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Building Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM by appointment 714-480-2700 Phone 800-735-2929 California Relay Service 714-480-2701 Fax ochacontact@occr.oc.gov Please click the link for Contact Reference Sheet January Johnson, Housing Manager, Orange County Housing Authority Email: Janu
  8. [8] Orange County Housing Authority — Applicant information (opens in a new tab)

    Orange County Housing Authority · Page text containing: At this time OCHA’s waiting list is closed; therefore, no applications are being accepted.
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    At this time OCHA’s waiting list is closed; therefore, no applications are being accepted.
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