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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

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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Below-market homes available for purchase at 717 Lyon, Cabrillo Crossing

Posted on March 20, 2025

Looking to own a home at below-market prices? The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with Toll Brothers and Brandywine Homes, is offering affordable for-sale units for income-eligible buyers at two locations! These homes were provided through the City’s 2021 Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance. 717 Lyon: 2- & 3-bedroom condos starting from the...
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Experience the future of global business at inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo 2025!

Posted on March 17, 2025

Over 30 businesses from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico will be displaying their products to build business opportunities with local companies March 28-30. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Get ready to ignite new business connections and expand your horizons! The City of Santa Ana proudly invites local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to the inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana...

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Upcoming Events

Resume Building Workshop

Apr 3 2025

Santa Ana WORK Center

Join us at the Santa Ana WORK Center for a resume building workshop every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10 AM to 11 AM! 801 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701 For more info and to RSVP, call us at 714-565-2600.

Interview Workshop

Apr 3 2025

Santa Ana WORK Center

Join us at the Santa Ana WORK Center for a interview workshop every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 11 AM to 12 PM! 801 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92701 For more info, call us at 714-565-2600.

Business Start-Up Workshop

Apr 9 2025

City of Santa Ana

The City of Santa Ana’s Economic Development Division hosts monthly Business Start-Up Workshops at Santa Ana City Hall (Room 1600) on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:00AM - 12:30PM. This year's workshop dates are the following: • 2/12/25 • 3/12/25 • 4/9/25 • 5/15/25 • 6/11/25 • 7/9/25 • 8/13/25 • 9/10/25 •...

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