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Department

San Jose's Department of Housing was created by the City Council in 1988 to consolidate a variety of housing programs under one roof and to ensure that affordable housing in San Jose receives priority attention. Since its creation, the Department has expanded the City's efforts with the creation of programs and policies that seek to improve, preserve and increase the affordable housing stock in the City of San Jose. As a public-purpose lender, the Department provides funding for a variety of affordable housing activities. Aside from administering funding programs, the Department maintains a policy staff and provides homeless assistance and referrals.

The City contracts with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to administer San Jose's Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program. For more information on this program, please contact the Santa Clara County Housing Authority at 408.275.8770.