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Arts & Culture Office accepting proposals for graffiti arts pilot program

Posted on March 13, 2023

The City of Santa Ana's Arts & Culture Office has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a Santa Ana-based organization to design and implement a pilot program for “Bridging the G.A.P. (Graffiti Arts Program),” a year-long interactive, multi-disciplinary public arts program that will inspire civic leadership and community pride in youth through the creation...

City of Santa Ana compels developer to complete homeless shelter, federal lawsuit dismissed

Posted on March 2, 2023

The lawsuit was no longer necessary after the City achieved its goal. SANTA ANA, Calif. – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the City of Santa Ana against the developer of a new homeless shelter after the City successfully compelled the defendant to complete construction of the project. Judge David O. Carter...

Economic Development update – February 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023

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 The City will...

Wait list now open for Legacy Square affordable housing

Posted on February 7, 2023

Pre-applications are now being accepted for Legacy Square - a new affordable apartment community located at 301 E. Santa Ana Blvd. The wait list opened Monday, Feb. 6, and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Applications should be submitted online via the application portal on National CORE’s website. The project, which...

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City Council approves $2.2 million in funding to build new affordable homes for Santa Ana residents

Posted on December 27, 2022

Example of what homes will look like. On November 15, 2022, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved $2.2 million in new funding for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to build six affordable, ownership housing units located at 1921 W. Washington Ave. The “farmhouse-style” architecture will consist of three duplex buildings and will provide...

City expands administration and enforcement of renter protections for residents

Posted on December 8, 2022

The amended Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance became effective on November 18, 2022. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The amended Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance expands the administration and enforcement of renter protections for Santa Ana residents by establishing a rental housing board and a rental registry program. The amended Ordinance also...

Economic development business news and updates – November 2022

Posted on November 22, 2022

Subscribe to the Economic Development News and Updates newsletter 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...

City breaks ground on Westview House affordable housing development

Posted on November 7, 2022

On Nov. 2, 2022, the City of Santa Ana joined Community Development Partners and other project partners - including HUD, Mercy House and County of Orange - in breaking ground on the Westview House affordable housing community at Westminster Avenue and Fairview Street. Westview House will provide 85 units of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom...

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: October 2022

Posted on November 1, 2022

In this issue: HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Newsletter - Quarter 4 HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord newsletter Click on the link below for a new issue of the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Newsletter. This is a newsletter published nationwide by HUD for landlords, property owners, and property managers. Articles in this issue include:...

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: September 2022

Posted on October 5, 2022

In this issue: 2022 Income Property Management Expo 2022 Income Property Management Expo The Income Property Management Expo (IPME) returns to the Pasadena Convention Center Tuesday, October 18, 2022! The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles proudly presents 2022 IPM Expo. The Expo offers Real Estate Investors, Independent Rental Owners & Property Managers access to...

Santa Ana Housing Authority will be certified as High Performing for fifth year in a row

Posted on September 29, 2022

For the fifth year in a row, the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) will be certified as a High Performing Housing Authority by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Under the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), HUD uses fourteen indicators to monitor and evaluate the performance of housing authorities nationwide. SEMAP...

WORK Center now accepting applications for the CalifornianForAll youth employment program

Posted on September 1, 2022

The Santa Ana WORK Center is now accepting applications from Santa Ana youth ages 16 to 30 to join the CalifornianForAll youth employment program. This is part of a statewide #CaliforniansForAll initiative that aims to train and develop young people for public service careers. This youth employment program provides 20 to 29 hours of paid...

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: August 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022

In this issue: Affordable Connectivity Program AAOC Certified Rental Housing Provider Education Program Affordable Connectivity Program We are excited to share with you a new federal subsidy program that can help your renters pay for their internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program, accepted by many Internet Service Providers (ISPs), gives households $30 a month to...

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Housing Authority Landlord Newsletter: July 2022

Posted on August 1, 2022

In This Issue Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update Rent Increase Submissions Vacancy Listings Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update The City of Santa Ana adopted a Rent Stabilization Ordinance effective November 19, 2021, that limits rent increases to the lower of 3% per year, or 80% of the percent change in the Consumer Price Index over the most...

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: June 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022

In this issue Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list opening Integrated Pest Management Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list opening Our Housing Authority opened the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list application on Monday, May 2, 2022, until Tuesday, may 31, 2022. During this 30-day period, the Housing Authority received a total of 20,756 applications....

Rent Stabilization Ordinance allowable rent increase update

Posted on June 30, 2022

The City of Santa Ana adopted a Rent Stabilization Ordinance effective November 19, 2021, that limits rent increases to the lower of 3% per year, or 80% of the percent change in the Consumer Price Index over the most recent 12-month period. The allowable rent increase for rental units and mobilehomes covered by the Rent...

City Council approves loans for Affordable Housing Projects

Posted on June 29, 2022

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...