On July 1, 2025, City Council unanimously approved a $100,000 emergency housing assistance program for Santa Ana families impacted by immigration enforcement. On October 21, 2025, the City Council directed the City Manager to continue funding the program with at least another $100,000. What is Ayuda Sin Fronteras? Santa Ana Ayuda Sin Fronteras (“Help … Continued
Santa Ana has rules to help protect renters. These rules make sure rent increases are fair and that renters are treated fairly by landlords. Rent increase limits Maximum rent increase: Your landlord can only raise your rent by a certain amount each year. The increase cannot be more than 3% of your current rent or … Continued
The City of Santa Ana has embarked on a comprehensive update to its Zoning Code to realize the community-based vision adopted in the City’s General Plan. The Zoning Code is a set of regulations that define how land can be developed and used. Such regulations create neighborhoods and districts that meet residents’ needs and provide … Continued
Jump to Housing Choice Voucher | Project-Based Voucher | Apply | Am I eligible? | Which program is right for me? | Public Notices Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program: Waiting list CLOSED Section 8 is a housing assistance program that is financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administered by the … Continued
TTY Relay Service Phone: (800) 735-2929 Equal Opportunity Is The Law It is against the law to discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity); national origin (including limited English proficiency); age; disability; political affiliation or belief. This WIOA Title … Continued
The Homeless Services division of the City of Santa Ana develops public and private partnerships and provides direct outreach services that coordinates services directed towards reducing and preventing homelessness. The City provides a wide-range of services and resources for homeless persons through: Shelter Outreach and Engagement Permanent Supportive Housing Homeless Prevention Rapid Rehousing Substance-use referrals … Continued
We issue cannabis business permits and write cannabis regulations. The City of Santa Ana permits a variety of types of cannabis business activity: Retail sales of medicinal and adult-use cannabis Cultivation Distribution Manufacturing Testing Cannabis laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal level are subject to change. Most recently, On October 4, 2022 … Continued
Parks and open space, recreation classes, sports, swimming, community and senior centers, and more.
Santa Ana Code Enforcement officers work closely within the community to protect public health, safety and welfare, enforcing city codes related to nuisance and land use violations. Code Enforcement Officers examine properties either in response to a complaint or as part of ongoing proactive enforcement efforts. Businesses or property owners not in compliance are given … Continued
The City of Santa Ana wants to maintain and promote the safety of its residents through ethical, timely, and transparent processes to ensure its built environments are complying with all local and state building codes. The Building Safety Division is responsible for issuing; building, plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical permits. This also includes reviewing plans and … Continued
