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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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

(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...

Workforce Development Board

Jul 17 2025

Santa Ana WORK Center

The Workforce Development Board meets on the third Thursday of every other 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 channel Learn more about the Community Development Commission and the City’s...

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