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Contact

(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

SAHA Landlord Newsletter – October 2025

Posted on November 3, 2025

Program News and Updates - October 2025 Federal Government Shutdown Update The Santa Ana Housing Authority understands that the ongoing federal government shutdown may raise concerns for you. We want to share what this situation means for your housing assistance payments from our agency and keep you informed along the way. Although the U.S. Department...

Food assistance available for the Santa Ana community

Posted on October 31, 2025

With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, we are providing a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help our community. 📍Delhi Community Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707; Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. 📍Catholic Charities of OC: Doris Cantlay Food Distribution Center, 2020...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter – October 2025

Posted on October 31, 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 Next Tier of Late Fees in Effect for Rental Registration As of November 1, 2025, the next tier of late fees goes into...

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Upcoming Events

‘Sister Cities’ Mural Unveiling

Nov 15 2025

Frida Cinema

Update November 14: Due to forecast rain, the event program has been moved to the Friday Cinema, 305 E. 4th St. The mural unveiling will follow at Plaza Calle Cuatro. The City of Santa Ana and the City of Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico, invite the community to the unveiling of our new "Sister Cities" mural at...

Rent Stabilization Division – Tenant’s Rights Workshop (Spanish)

Nov 17 2025

Struggling with housing issues? Want to know your rights? Join us for Tenant's Rights workshop! Discover how we can support you in maintaining your housing stability and security. This is your change to empower yourself with essential knowledge and resources. Don't miss this opportunity. Click on this Zoom link to join. Meeting ID: 955 2751...

Rent Stabilization Division – Tenant’s Rights (English)

Nov 17 2025

Struggling with housing issues? Want to know your rights? Join us for Tenant's Rights workshop! Discover how we can support you in maintaining your housing stability and security. This is your change to empower yourself with essential knowledge and resources. Don't miss this opportunity.   Click on this Zoom link to join. Meeting ID: 955...

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