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BONUS BRIEF: HOUSING AUTHORITY AWARDED
MONTEREY COUNTY — Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) has received two distinguished awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the Northern California/Nevada NAHRO Chapter Conference. These awards recognize outstanding performance by public housing agencies in various categories. HACM was honored with the 2025 Compliance Monitoring Review Award and the 2025 Family Unification Program Award. The Compliance Monitoring Review Award acknowledges an agency's adherence to program regulations, grant requirements and the conditions tied to federal funding. This review ensures that HUD resources are used efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with federal expectations. The Family Unification Program Award highlights excellence in implementing a HUD initiative that provides rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This vital program supports families and youth aged 18-24, aiming to keep families together and prevent homelessness among young people aging out of foster care. HACM administers this program in collaboration with Monterey County's Department of Social Services.
About Housing Authority of the County of Monterey
Created in 1941, The Housing Authority of the County or Monterey (HACM) is a locally controlled public agency that leverages funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other sources to provide affordable housing and rental assistance to low-income families throughout Monterey County. HACM partners with a broad spectrum of community non-profits, city and county agencies, and state organizations to address affordable housing and housing shortage issues. The organization provides a variety of housing and services through: The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8), Farm Labor Housing and Tax Credit and other affordable housing programs. HACM is the primary provider of rental assistance to low-income families throughout Monterey County, and currently serves 7,816 individuals through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. HACM also owns and manages affordable housing properties. HACM currently owns 11 properties and manages 55 properties. The total number of units is 1,274, which serves 9,076 county residents.