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City of Santa Ana issues Notice of Allowable Rent Increase of 2.42% effective September 1, 2025

Posted on July 3, 2025

The City of Santa Ana has announced a 2.42% allowable rent increase effective from Sept. 1, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2026, under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. This applies to certain residential units and mobile home spaces. For more information, please visit the Rent Stabilization website. If you have any questions, please contact the Rent Stabilization...

Economic Development update – June 2025

Posted on June 27, 2025

Translate The City of Santa Ana's team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City's Incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit our website. Visit our website In the News...

City Council approves substance abuse services agreement

Posted on June 20, 2025

In a move to support public health and address homelessness, the Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved an agreement with City Net to provide substance abuse coordination services utilizing $500,000 from our Opioid Settlement Fund, which is the result of a global settlement with Purdue Pharma. Substance abuse and addiction remain among the...

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New Santa Ana affordable housing community offers stability to Orange County’s most vulnerable women

Posted on May 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana issued the county’s first project-based vouchers to provide supportive housing for domestic violence survivors. SANTA ANA, Calif. – To address homelessness in Orange County, WISEPlace, a nonprofit providing housing and support for people in crisis since 1929, has officially opened its new permanent supportive housing community in Santa Ana called...

Vietnamese American community marks 50 years of business growth and resilience in Little Saigon

Posted on May 14, 2025

Join the event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. Little Saigon, Calif. – The community is invited to 50 Years of Little Saigon’s Resilience on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, California. Bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders,...

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City of Santa Ana leads 2025 Affordable Housing Awards with three projects receiving prestigious honors

Posted on April 18, 2025

The Crossroads at Washington won Project of the Year Award, WISEPlace on Broadway won the Supportive Housing Award, and Estrella Springs won the Transformative Housing Award. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three City of Santa Ana affordable housing projects received major awards on Thursday, April 17, at the 2025 Affordable Housing Awards, leading all Orange County...

Sister cities Santa Ana and Sahuayo connected through first business expo

Posted on April 1, 2025

The City of Santa Ana proudly hosted the inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo from March 28 to 30, 2025, at Hotel Zessa. This landmark event brought together over 30 businesses from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico, to showcase their products and foster international business collaborations with local companies. Attendees had the opportunity to...

Santa Ana Youth Employment Program accepting applications through April 6

Posted on March 25, 2025

Paid job opportunities are available for youth ages 16 to 30 with the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program. We are now accepting applications until April 6 for summer jobs offered through the Santa Ana Work Center. Earn $20 per hour Work 20 hours per week Gain valuable experience Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Live in...

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Below-market homes available for purchase at 717 Lyon, Cabrillo Crossing

Posted on March 20, 2025

Looking to own a home at below-market prices? The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with Toll Brothers and Brandywine Homes, is offering affordable for-sale units for income-eligible buyers at two locations! These homes were provided through the City’s 2021 Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance. 717 Lyon: 2- & 3-bedroom condos starting from the...

Experience the future of global business at inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo 2025!

Posted on March 17, 2025

Over 30 businesses from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico will be displaying their products to build business opportunities with local companies March 28-30. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Get ready to ignite new business connections and expand your horizons! The City of Santa Ana proudly invites local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to the inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana...

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Archways Santa Ana affordable housing community opens with financial support from City of Santa Ana

Posted on March 12, 2025

Development addresses the need for affordable housing for low-income families and supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness or mental illness SANTA ANA, Calif. — Low-income residents have a new place to call home at Archways Santa Ana, a community of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments providing affordable housing for low-income tenants and supportive people...

Santa Ana development and affordable housing projects win three awards from Orange County Business Council

Posted on March 5, 2025

The PBx express permit service, Crossroads at Washington and Estrella Springs all received accolades. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is honored to have three projects recognized for our creative approach to development and affordable housing at the Orange County Business Council’s 14th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards last...

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Santa Ana Housing Authority awarded $405,720 to expand Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Posted on February 27, 2025

The Santa Ana Housing Authority has been awarded a $405,720 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to manage and expand the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. This is a critical initiative designed to support families who receive rental assistance in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to become self-sufficient. The funding marks...

Get free business assistance at City Hall

Posted on February 11, 2025

Ready to start your business or take it to the next level? The Economic Development team is here to help! Whether you’re just starting, need help with a marketing plan, or have questions about growing your business, our experts are ready to provide guidance. Join us for Business Assistance Office Hours, held Monday through Thursday,...

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