ICHA (Irvine Campus Housing Authority)

ICHA is a separate, independent corporation created by the Regents of the University of California to develop and maintain University Hills, the for-sale and rental housing community on the UC Irvine campus. ICHA is responsible for:

  • Development and Management: Planning, building, and maintaining the University Hills community, including for-sale homes, rental apartments, parks, and common areas.
  • Property Management: Overseeing the maintenance of common amenities, landscaping, streets, recreational facilities, and enforcing community rules.
  • Sales and Rentals: Managing the sales process for homes, administering waitlists, and handling rental applications and assignments.
  • Financial Management: Setting and collecting ground rent and maintenance assessments, preparing the community’s operating budget, and managing financial operations.
  • Policy Implementation: Enforcing the Ground Lease, Property Use & Maintenance Regulations, Architectural Guidelines, and other community policies.
  • Community Services: Providing resources, communications, and support to residents, and managing the Resident Portals for homeowners and renters.
  • Construction and Improvements: Overseeing new construction, major renovations, and capital improvements within University Hills.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and University policies.

ICHA is not a public entity, nor is it a department of the University of California. It is not subject to the Brown Act, and its Board meetings are not open to the public.

For more details about ICHA, visit:
About ICHA

HRB (Homeowner Representative Board)

The HRB is an advisory board made up of University Hills homeowners, elected by the community. The HRB’s main responsibilities are:

  • Advisory Role: Serving as a liaison between residents and ICHA, representing homeowner interests, and advising ICHA on community concerns, policies, and improvements.
  • Community Input: Gathering feedback from residents and communicating community needs and suggestions to ICHA.
  • Policy Recommendations: Reviewing and recommending changes to community rules, policies, and procedures to ICHA.
  • Community Engagement: Facilitating communication, organizing community events, and supporting resident-led initiatives.
  • Conflict Resolution: Assisting in resolving disputes between residents and between residents and ICHA, often through established dispute resolution policies.

The HRB does not have the authority to make binding decisions regarding the management or financial operations of University Hills. It serves in a consultative and advocacy capacity.