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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.

Our services

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

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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...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter – March 2025

Posted on April 4, 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 Building Bridges for Housing Justice: Santa Ana Rent Stabilization Division Attends Housing California Annual Conference Our team recently attended the Housing California 2025...

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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Upcoming Events

Community Development Commission

Apr 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...

Orange County Job Fair at Santa Ana College

Apr 24 2025

Santa Ana College

If you’re looking for a new job, your first job, or just some career guidance, join the Santa Ana WORK Center and our other partners for the Orange County Job Fair @ SAC! This free event is open to Santa Ana College students, Santa Ana Unified School District high school students, and job seekers in...

City Hall regular Friday closure

Apr 25 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.

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