Category: Community Development

City Council approves loans for Affordable Housing Projects

The City of Santa Ana continues to invest in affordable housing for our residents. On June 21, 2022, the City Council approved $5.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act housing funds for the development of WISEPlace to provide 47 units of permanent supportive housing at 1411 N. Broadway. The project will provide formerly homeless … Continued

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: May 2022

In this issue 2022 HCV Waiting List Opening- Last Day to Apply, May 32, 2022 Landlord Resources – HQS Inspection and Bedbugs 2022 HCV Waiting List – last day to apply – May 31st 2022 The Housing Authority continues to accept pre-application for our 2022 HCV Waiting List until11:59pm Tuesday May 31, 2022. Preference will … Continued

Housing Authority Landlord Newsletter: April 2022

In this issue 2022 HCV Waiting list opening HUD Landlord resources Rent increase submission email 2022 HCV Waiting list opening The Housing Authority is excited to announce that we will accept application for our 2022 HCV Waiting List. Application will be accepted on-line only from 7:30am Monday May 2, 2022 to 11:59pm Tuesday May 31, … Continued

Housing Authority accepting applications beginning May 2, 2022

  The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana will be accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program beginning Monday, May 2, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. until Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. To access the application, please go to www.santa-ana.org/housing. The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government’s largest program … Continued

Santa Ana Youth (SAY) employee program taking summer applications

The Santa Ana Youth Employment Program (SAY) is currently taking applications for the summer! The SAY Employment Program provides paid work experience to youth ages 16 to 21 years old. In order to qualify, applicants must: Live in Santa Ana Be 16 to 21 years old Be a U.S. Citizen or have legal permission to … Continued

Apply to live in Legacy Square affordable apartments

Legacy Square is a new affordable apartment community at 301 East Santa Ana Boulevard that is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in early 2023. The multifamily community will offer 93 high-quality apartment homes – 30 one-bedrooms, 39 two-bedrooms, and 24 three-bedrooms. For more information or to sign up for the property mailing list, … Continued

Housing Authority Landlord Newsletter: February 2022

In this issue Tax Form 1099 FY 22-23 Annual Plan Rent increase submission email Tax form 1099 Your tax form 1099 was mailed to you on January 27, 2022. Please contact us through www.assistancecheck.com if you did not receive your 1099. If you need to update your contact information, please log into your Assistance Connect … Continued

CARES Act Housing Authority waiver expiration

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) adopted various waivers to mitigate the health risks posed by COVID-19 to Housing Authority staff, families, landlords, and our community at large. Effective December 31, 2021, the Housing Authority will conclude the use of waivers previously adopted. One notable exception is the HQS Inspection Requirement … Continued

New SMART program expands homeless services, offers help line

Santa Ana’s newly-formed SMART program, (Santa Ana Multi-Disciplinary Response Teams), is a pilot program between the City of Santa Ana and City Net. This program is our newest effort to provide trauma informed care services to address homelessness within the City. Santa Ana has had a strong and successful relationship with City Net for several … Continued

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