Assistance for residents affected by immigration enforcement

If you or a family member has been impacted by recent immigration enforcement, the City is providing financial assistance, deportation legal defense and other resources. Learn more here or call (714) 565-2655
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Community Development

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(714) 647-5360
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: closed

The Community Development Agency is responsible for providing services in the area of economic development, job training, affordable housing, and downtown development. The Agency plans, develops and administers programs to accomplish the public policy goals of the Santa Ana City Council, Santa Ana Housing Authority and Workforce Investment Board.

Our Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Our services

Arts and Culture Office

Art programs, cultural programming, Arts and Culture Commission, and more.

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Community Development Commission

The advisory body that makes recommendations on how we spend federal housing and community development dollars on programs and projects.

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Economic Development

Business grants, training, downtown, employment, and more.

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Homeless Services

Shelter, permanent supportive housing, and trauma-informed connections to get people housing.

Housing Authority
Housing Authority

Rental assistance, housing vouchers, Section 8, and more.

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Housing Division

Facilitating housing development throughout Santa Ana and offering financial assistance for homeownership.

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Rent Stabilization Division

Administering the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Ordinance for rental properties in the City of Santa Ana

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Successor Agency and Oversight Board

Regulatory and bureaucratic stuff.

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Santa Ana WORK Center

Employment, job training, and counseling.

News

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Santa Ana City Council continues program to help residents affected by ICE

Posted on October 21, 2025

The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. - The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter – September 2025

Posted on September 30, 2025

News and Updates Sign up to receive important updates on the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance by clicking the link below. Sign up to receive updates Rent Stabilization Program Updates Late Fees Now in Effect for Rental Registration As of October 1, 2025, late fees are now in effect for all unpaid registration...
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Santa Ana City Council approves ordinance allowing A-frame signs to help local businesses advertise

Posted on September 17, 2025

The new sign regulations create standards that support businesses but also protect pedestrians and community aesthetics. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow businesses to use A-frame signs for advertising in a move aimed at supporting the local business community and enhancing advertising options on...

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Upcoming Events

City Hall regular Friday closure

Oct 24 2025

Santa Ana City Hall is open Monday through Thursday and every other Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall and non-essential City offices are closed on alternating Fridays. See the holiday and closed Friday schedule here.

Orientation – Santa Ana WORK Center

Oct 27 2025

Santa Ana WORK Center

WORK Center Orientations: Scheduled every other Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This Orientation will provide information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources to help your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners. Location: Santa...

Apprenticeship Career Fair

Oct 28 2025

Santa Ana WORK Center

Apprenticeship Career Fair 10-28-25.pdf-FINAL Are you ready to build your future? You’re Invited to the Santa Ana Work Center's Apprenticeship Career Fair, in partnership with Western States Carpenters and Laborers Local 652. Explore union career opportunities as a: Laborer Carpenter Discover a pathway to stable, high-paying careers with hands-on training and benefits. Event highlights: Onsite...

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