Trash and recycling collection delayed

Due to labor issues at Republic Services, trash and recycling collection in Santa Ana has been delayed this week. Street sweeping will take place as scheduled. Residents in impacted areas should leave trash carts on the curb (not the street) until they have been serviced.  Read more
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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.

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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

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...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter – June 2025

Posted on June 28, 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 2025-26 Maximum Allowable Rent Increase Announcement The maximum allowable rent increase for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, is: 2.42%...
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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...

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Upcoming Events

Job Search Strategies

Jul 10 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...

(Spanish) Business Start Up Workshop

Jul 16 2025

City of Santa Ana

Taller Lanzar Tu Negocio El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Santa Ana lo invita al taller Lanza Tu Negocio, que se llevará a cabo en el Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana, Sala 1600, el miércoles 16 de julio de 11:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Este taller es gratuito y abierto a la comunidad. El taller está diseñado para cualquier...

Rent Stabilization Board

Jul 16 2025

City Council Chamber

The Rent Stabilization Board is appointed by and advises the Santa Ana City Council. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month. Past and upcoming agendas and minutes are available on the City Clerk’s webpage. Members of the public are invited to attend the Board meetings. The meeting airs live on the City’s YouTube...

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