Community Development

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.

Nighttime street view of the Historic South Main Business District sign

Economic Development

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

An image of the Casa Querencia permanent supportive housing project

Homeless Services

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

Housing Authority

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

Proposed illustrations of what two different new townhomes will look like. The one on the left is a brown building with large, square windows and a blue front door, and the one on the right is a grey and white building with navy blue areas, and it also has large square windows.

Housing Division

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

Rent Stabilization Division

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

View of the entrance of the old city hall building

Successor Agency and Oversight Board

Regulatory and bureaucratic stuff.

Two employees from PWA reviewing blueprints

Santa Ana WORK Center

Employment, job training, and counseling.

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...

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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City Hall regular Friday closure

Jul 18 2025

All day - 11:59pm

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

10:00am - 11:00am Santa Ana WORK Center

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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...