What does the Area Housing Authority do?
The goal of the Area Housing Authority is to quantitatively enhance and increase the supply of affordable housing. Instead of relying on traditional, albeit dwindling resources, we have challenged our local communities to address unmet housing needs with local initiatives. As Ventura County housing costs increase and low income housing availability diminishes, the Area Housing Authority’s mission has evolved from its initial rental assistance program. A full gamut of ancillary sources are provided for and referred to. Our thrust is focused on the empowerment of younger families through education and job training to further self-sufficiency. It is hoped that our housing assistance programs will accommodate those persons until they can mainstream from reliance on publicly funded programs to self-reliance and self-sufficiency. In addition to developing housing opportunities, the Area Housing Authority has assisted the County of Ventura and the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai and Thous
