May I apply more than once?
No. Only one pre-application per applicant will be accepted. Duplicate or fraudulent applications will be rejected.
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Is there a cost to submit a Housing choice voucher program waiting list pre-application?
No. There is no cost to submit a pre-application. SAHA will never ask for your debit or credit card or any other form of payment to submit a pre-application for its services. Additionally, please do not provide personal information to anyone claiming he or she can guarantee a spot for you on the 2022 HCV … Continued
What if I do not have the information needed, may I submit an application without the required items?
No, but our staff are available to assist you with your application. Applicants who require assistance in applying because of a disability, or because they require translation services or communication in an alternate format may call our Waiting List Hotline at (714) 667-2284, 1-800-855-7100 (TTY or TDD) or e-mail us at sahawaitinglist@santa-ana.org
What information is needed to apply?
The pre-application requires your full name, date of birth, mailing address, phone number, annual gross income and information for all of the household members who will reside in your household. The pre-application also requires your social security number. If you do not have a valid social security number, you can choose the “Opt Out” option. … Continued
If I am selected for the 2022 HCV waiting list, how do I check my application status?
Applicants who have been selected for the 2022 HCV Waiting List can check their status by going to www.assistancecheck.com. On this website, you can also update your contact information or submit documentation for your pre-application. The log in information for www.assistancecheck.com is the same one that you created to submit your application. Applicants on the 2022 … Continued
If I am not selected for the 2022 HCV waiting list, what happens next?
If you are not selected for the 2022 HCV Waiting List, SAHA will not be able to provide housing assistance to you at this time. For other affordable housing opportunities, please visit www.ochousing.org or call 2-1-1 for additional services.
When will the 2022 HCV waiting list be finalized?
The 2022 HCV Waiting List will be finalized before July 31, 2022. SAHA will place 7,500 names on the 2022 HCV Waiting List using a lottery system. SAHA will notify all applicants of their status by mail and e-mail on or before July 31, 2022.
What should I do if I did not receive a notice notifying me whether I was selected or not?
If you know you submitted an application, but you did not receive a confirmation e-mail, please check your mail and/or e-mail account to see if it was placed in your spam and/or junk e-mail folders before contacting our office. If you did not receive a notice, you can contact us by e-mail at sahawaitinglist@santa-ana.org.
My application was selected in the lottery. How do I know where I am on the waiting list?
Being added to the 2022 HCV Waiting List does not mean that you will receive a voucher right away or that housing assistance is immediately available. You will not know and it is not possible to predict how long you will be on the 2022 HCV Waiting List before your application is selected. The 2022 … Continued
My application was not selected in the lottery. What does this mean and when can I get a voucher?
Vouchers are only available through the 2022 HCV Waiting List. To receive a voucher through SAHA you will need to apply when the Waiting List is open. If you are approached by someone advising you to purchase a SAHA voucher – STOP, vouchers are not for sale and selling of vouchers is a crime.