Housing Authority of the County of Riverside

Welcome

The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside is a public agency chartered by the State of California to administer the development, rehabilitation or financing of affordable housing programs. The mission of the Housing Authority is to transform and promote healthy, thriving communities, re-ignite hope and restore human dignity through the creation and preservation of high quality and innovative housing and community development programs which enhance the quality of life and revitalize neighborhoods to foster self-sufficiency. The Housing Authority has been serving Riverside County for over 60 years.

Register: Online Registration for Housing - in English

Register: Registracion para la Asistencia de Vivienda - en Español

On July 1, 2015, the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside opened the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list.
You may register or update your registration on-line at How To Apply!

If you do not have internet access, click the following link for more information: Computer Resource Listing

You may also access a computer and apply online at the Housing Authority office located at 5555 Arlington Ave Riverside 92504 Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

With security on the news lately, much has been said about protecting your information. To guard against possible scams, always be cautious about sharing personal information and never share information with anyone over the phone, even if they claim to be someone you do business with. Please know that Housing Authority staff would not contact you and request personal financial information such as credit or debit card numbers and/or their PIN’s. Also, we do not charge a fee for your participation in any of our programs. Should you have any questions please contact your Housing Authority representative directly.

Office Hours for all locations

Effective July 25, 2013, our office hours will be open Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm (excluding holidays). Click here for Office Locations and Hours

Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit

If you file a tax return for 2017, you may qualify for Earned Income Credit (EIC) of up to about $6,000 if you worked and/or a Child Tax Credit (CTC) of about $1,000 per child if you have minor children who lived with you. Click below for more information: http://www.eitcoutreach.org/learn/tax-credits/earned-income-tax-credit/

Medical Insurance Coverage

If you don’t have insurance, a new tax credit could cover most of the cost of a new plan. The deadline for 2017 plans is over. Some people without insurance may face a penalty. If you still want coverage for the rest of 2017: See if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event like losing other coverage, getting married, or having a baby. For more information on the Special Enrollment Period, please visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/special-enrollment-period/

See if you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). You can apply for these programs any time. The 2018 Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. Get more information at 1-800-318-2596 or www.HealthCare.gov .

For Down Payment Assistance Program:

The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside is offering a Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) to qualified first time home buyers. The primary objective of the DPAP is to provide down payment assistance to first time home buyers of low to moderate income. Qualified moderate income (120% AMI) households can receive down payment assistance as a silent second loan equal to six percent (6%) of the purchase price of the home. Qualified low income (80% AMI) households can receive down payment assistance equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the purchase price of the home. Assistance shall not exceed $75,000 and is subject to further limitations.

For more information click here. If you have any questions, contact the Housing Authority staff at (951) 343-5469.

For Senior Home Rehabilitation Grant Program:

The Senior Home Rehabilitation Grant Program (Program) is designed to provide assistance to income eligible senior homeowners to finance health and safety-related repairs to their homes. The Program is available for very-low income owner-occupied residential structures located within a Redevelopment Project Area of the former Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside and the unincorporated communities of the County of Riverside. The Program provides assistance in the form of a conditional grant up to the maximum total amount of $25,000 derived from former Redevelopment Agency tax-exempt housing bond proceeds.

For more information click here. If you have any questions, contact the Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. staff at (909)988-5979.

Resident Member - Board of Commissioners

We are now accepting applications to become a Resident Member on the Board of Commissioners.

Learn how to apply

The Board of Commissioners meets each Tuesday at 11 am during regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Supervisors. This meeting is held at the County Administrative Center located at 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California. To confirm meetings dates and times please contact the Clerk of the Board at 951.955.1060.