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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

Community Development Block Grant Public Service Application 2026-2028 open until February 4

Posted on December 3, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for the 2026–28 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the CDBG program supports vital community services that strengthen neighborhoods, expand economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for low-...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter – November 2025

Posted on November 26, 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 Final Tier of Late Fees in Effect for Rental Registration As of December 1, 2025, the next tier of late fees goes into...
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City of Santa Ana unveils ‘Sister Cities’ mural in partnership with Sahuayo, Mexico

Posted on November 15, 2025

Artists from the two cities collaborated on the artwork at Plaza Calle Cuatro in Downtown Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Sister cities Santa Ana, California, and Sahuayo, Michoacán, unveiled a new mural at Plaza Calle Cuatro on Saturday, Nov. 15, that celebrates their partnership, shared stories and unique cultural traditions. The artwork features two...

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Upcoming Events

City Hall regular Friday closure

Dec 5 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

Dec 8 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...

Job Search Strategies

Dec 11 2025

Santa Ana WORK Center

The Job Search Strategies workshop will highlight how job hunting will shift to the digital world. The workshop will cover the importance of optimizing resumes for automated tracking systems. Attendees will explore practical strategies within CalJOBS (caljobs.ca.gov), the state of California’s official career platform. The session will conclude with an open Q&A. Join us at...

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