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Community Development

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regulatory and bureaucratic stuff.

Employment, job training, and counseling.


Upcoming Events

City Hall regular Friday closure

Jul 18 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

Jul 21 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...

Community Development Commission

Jul 23 2025

City Council Chamber

The Community Development Commission is appointed by and advises the Santa Ana City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Past and upcoming agendas and minutes are available on the City Clerk’s webpage. Members of the public are invited to attend the Commission meetings. The meeting airs live on the City’s YouTube channel...

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