Grants
2025-2029 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH)
The 2025-2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) is a five-year strategic plan that analyzes housing patterns and demographics to address housing disparities and promote equitable access. Its goals include identifying fair housing issues, removing barriers to housing choices, and ensuring fair opportunities for all residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or income.
Led by the City of Santa Ana, in partnership with 27 cities and unincorporated areas, the AFH aims to eliminate housing inequities and expand access to resources like jobs, transportation, and education, fostering long-term housing equity in Orange County.
| Public meetings will be held to provide an opportunity for residents to provide feedback on fair housing issues. Orange County residents are invited to attend any of the following public meetings:
· March 5, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Santa Ana City Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 · March 5, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Santa Ana City Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 · March 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at La Habra City Hall, Festival Room, 110 E. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631 · March 6, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.at Costa Mesa City Hall, Community Room, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Two virtual meetings also will be held. To access the meetings, visit the URL listed below. · March 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/OCAFH · March 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/OrangeCoAFH |
Community Development Block Grant
The City's Housing Division in the Community Development Department administers the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which is federally funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program allows the City to fund a variety of housing and community/economic development projects that benefit low- to moderate-income (LMI) citizens.
HOME Investment Partnerships
The Home Investment Partnerships Program(HOME) is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. The intent of the HOME program is to provide decent affordable housing to lower-income households, expand the capacity of nonprofit housing providers, strengthen the ability of the state and local governments to provide housing, and leverage private sector participation in housing projects.
Emergency Solutions Grants
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program supports outreach and shelters for homeless individuals and families who have been living on the streets and other places not meant for people to live. The ESG program also supports programs that prevent or rapidly re-house homeless Santa Ana residents.