Public Housing

This Housing Authority (PHA) administers 2 (two) programs. The Housing Developments owned, managed and maintained by the PHA are referred to as Conventional Housing, or Public Housing.


There are 221 Conventional units in the City of Ventura, ranging in size from 0 bedrooms to 4 bedrooms. Unit assignment is based on family composition. Individual rents are established according to Gross Total Income for all members of the household. The rent is approximately 30% of adjusted household income. Unit offers are not site specific.

The Public Housing office is located at:

995 Riverside Street Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 648-5008
Fax: (805) 643-7984

Public Housing Sites

1-4 of 8 Properties
  • outside Cambria building

    Cambria

    60/98 Cambria Ave

    20 units
    • Public Housing
  • outside Daisy building

    Daisy

    10540 Daisy Dr

    20 units
    • Public Housing

  • Hemlock

    52 S Laurel St

    8 units
    • Public Housing
  • outside Jamestown building

    Jamestown I

    9808/9880 Jamestown St

    20 units
    • Public Housing

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through our Resident Portal.

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More Application Information

Applications can be submitted through our Resident Portal

Public Housing Application Information Pre-Applications are accepted from all apparently eligible individuals.

The ESTIMATED waiting time ranges from 8 to 10 years. Before receiving assistance, all applicants are interviewed in order to establish their eligibility.

The PHA will require, of all applicants:

  • A criminal background investigation, both local and nationwide.
  • A credit report inquiry (if necessary).
  • Official verification of residency.
  • Minimum of a five year rental history.

Applicants qualify by:

  • Income Limits
  • Family Composition (families, senior citizens 62+, and disabled/handicapped have priority over single individuals not meeting the above criteria)
  • Acceptable residency history
  • Proof of Residency or Employment in the City of Ventura
  • Proof of legal residency status

Applications are processed and ranked by date and time received. If you are interested in applying, or have any questions regarding our application procedure, please contact our office for further information.

Click Here to view the Program Descriptions.

Other Required Documents

  • Birth Certificates for all family members.
  • Social Security Card for all family members.
  • Driver’s License or ID Card for all family members 18 yrs. of age or older.
  • Completed Declaration of Eligibility for Assisted Housing (214 Form) for each family member.
  • Copy of Alien Registration Card (front and back) if applicable.
  • Authorization for Release of Information signed by all family members 18 yrs. of age and older.
  • Authorization form to Obtain Records signed by all family members 18 yrs. of age and older.
  • Current proof of residency (lease, utility bill, income verification, driver’s license, ID, or bank statement).
  • Current income verification.

Don’t risk your chances for Federally assisted housing by providing false, incomplete, or inaccurate information on your application and recertification forms. There is certain information you must provide when applying for assisted housing. There are penalties that apply if you knowingly omit information or give false information.

Penalties For Committing Fraud The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) places a high priority on preventing fraud. If your application or recertification forms contain false or incomplete information, you may be:

  • Evicted from your apartment or house;
  • Required to repay all overpaid rental assistance you received.
  • Fined up to $10,000.
  • Imprisoned for up to 5 years.
  • Prohibited from receiving future assistance.

Asking Questions

When you complete your application for Housing programs or any other required forms, you should know what is expected of you. If you do not understand any part of a form, or a question on the form, say so.

Completing the Application

When you give your answers to application questions, you must include the following information:

  • Income
    • All sources of money you and any member of your family receive (wages, welfare payments, alimony, social security, pension, etc.);
    • Any money you receive on behalf of your children (child support, social security for children, etc.);
    • Income from assets (interest from a savings account, credit union, or certification of deposit; dividend from stocks, etc.);
    • Earnings from second job or part time job;
    • Any anticipated income (such as a bonus or pay raise you expect to receive).
  • Assets
    • All bank accounts, savings bonds, certificates of deposit, stocks, real estate, etc. that are owned by you and any member of your famliy/household who will be living with you. Any business or asset you sold in the last 2 years for less than its full value, such as your home to your children.
  • Family Members
    • The names of all the people (adults and children) who will actually be living with you, whether or not they are related to you.

Signing the Application

Do not sign any form unless you have read it, understand it, and are sure everything is complete and accurate.

When you sign application and certification forms, you are claiming that they are complete to the best of your knowledge and belief. You are committing fraud if you sign a form knowing that it contains false or misleading information.

Information you give on your application will be verified by your housing agency. In addition, HUD may do computer matches of the income you report with various Federal, State or private agencies to verify that it is correct.


Recertifications

You must provide updated information at least once a year. Some programs require that you report any changes in income or family/household composition immediately. Be sure to ask when you must recertify. You must report on recertification forms:

  • All income changes, such as pay increases or benefits, changes of job, loss of job, loss of benefits, etc. for all adult family/household members.
  • Any family/household member who has moved in or out.
  • All assets that you or your family/household members own and any asset that was sold in the last 2 years for less that its full value.

Beware of Fraud

You should be aware of the following fraud schemes:

  • Do not pay any money to file an application.
  • Do not pay any money to move up on the waiting list.
  • Do not pay for anything not covered by your lease.
  • Get a receipt for any money you pay.
  • Get a written explanation if you are required to pay any money other than rent (such as maintenance charges).


Reporting Abuse

If you are aware of anyone who has falsified an application, or if anyone tries to persuade you to make false statements, report them to the manager of your PHA. If you cannot report to the manager, call the local HUD Hotline at (202) 472-4200. This is not a toll free number. You can also write to the HUD Hotline, Room 8254, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410

Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)

According to 24 CFR 5.516(d) – Preservation assistance of mixed families – The PHA must establish its own policy and criteria to follow in making its decision (in determining the circumstances under which a family will be offered one of the two statutory forms of assistance.

Please note: Some chapters are presented in both Version A and Version B. Once the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura’s (HACSB) HOTMA compliance date is established, only Version A of those chapters will be applicable.

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PHA Current Plan

The Housing Authority is preparing its Public Housing Agency Annual Plan Update (PHA Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year and we need your input!

The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to Housing Authority policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. To ensure public participation in the process, the HACSB’s PHA Plans, including attachments and supporting documents, are available for inspection by the public at our offices at 995 Riverside Street and 11122 Snapdragon Street, Ste. 100 as well as by download below.

Receiving comments and suggestions from the public are crucial to developing sound strategies and policies that guide the Housing Authority’s decision making.