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Two new workshop dates for the My First Home program

Posted on May 3, 2024

Looking to buy your first home? The Housing Division has added two additional workshops for the My First Home program. These workshops are intended to provide information on the program's eligibility and application process. If you are interest please join us at one of our workshops! May 16, 2024 Taft Elementary School 500 Keller Ave....

City of Santa Ana achieves 74% of new housing goals for 2021-2029

Posted on April 25, 2024

Santa Ana continues to lead California in creating much-needed housing. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is on pace to meet and exceed its State-mandated housing goals well ahead of the 2029 deadline, thanks to a business-friendly development planning process and over $60 million in affordable housing investments by the City over...

Santa Ana sees record development surge with $772 million permit valuation in 2023

Posted on April 23, 2024

The city is undergoing a transformation of new and innovative development. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has reached a historic milestone in its development trajectory, issuing over 9,500 building permits for an all-time high construction valuation of $772 million in 2023. This remarkable achievement – more than double the construction valuation...

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Legacy Square affordable housing receives prestigious 2024 Project of the Year award

Posted on April 19, 2024

Pioneering affordable housing community honored for innovation and impact Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Legacy Square, a 93-home affordable housing community developed by National CORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana United Methodist Church, has been named the 2024 Project of the Year by the Orange County Affordable Housing Awards. The award was...

City staff respond to 99 Cents Only Stores closing, help local workers facing layoffs

Posted on April 8, 2024

As soon as we heard last week that 99 Cents Only Stores was filing for bankruptcy, our Economic Development Division and Santa Ana WORK Center staff immediately reached out to managers of Santa Ana’s two locations. They told us the stores at 1514 N. Main St. and 2311 S. Bristol St. will be closed by...

César Chávez Day observed April 1: No street sweeping and City Hall, libraries, community centers closed

Posted on March 27, 2024

On Monday, April 1, 2024, we celebrate César Chávez Day to honor the iconic leader of the labor and civil rights movement. In observance of the state holiday, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Monday. There will be no street sweeping, but trash and recycling will be...

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Santa Ana Housing Authority partners with CalOptima Health to provide health care access to vulnerable residents

Posted on March 13, 2024

In an effort to better serve our most vulnerable residents, the Santa Ana Housing Authority has entered into an agreement with CalOptima Health that will help those most in need get better access to health care and social services. The agreement streamlines the Medi-Cal application process to ensure that individuals receiving or applying for rental...

Santa Ana businesses can receive up to $5,000 with our Small Business Incentive Program!

Posted on February 14, 2024

The City of Santa Ana Economic Development Division is accepting applications for grants of up to $5,000 for start-up microenterprises to reimburse eligible business expenses, such as rent. To qualify, businesses must have five (5) or fewer employees, including the owner(s); business owner income limits apply; the business must be within three years of start-up;...

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Archways affordable housing apartments now taking applications

Posted on February 13, 2024

Applications are now open until March 6, 2024, for the highly anticipated Archways Santa Ana affordable housing community! This incredible development, tailored specifically for low-income households, was made possible with the help of $3.9 million in loan agreements from the City of Santa Ana. Archways Santa Ana is nearing completion and is leasing for spring...

Tuesday, February 6: City Hall closed due to power outage; street sweeping canceled

Posted on February 6, 2024

Update: The February 6, 2024, regular meeting of the Santa Ana City Council has been canceled. Learn more here. Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, due to the rain. Santa Ana City Hall, Ross Annex and the Main Library are all closed due to a power outage. City staff are not able...

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City of Santa Ana wins award for down payment assistance loan program

Posted on December 7, 2023

The City of Santa Ana has won a Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award from the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) for its My First Home down payment assistance loan program. The City’s OCBC award was in the category of Building & Land Reuse And Community Revitalization, the fourth year in a row the...

Applications now open for the Project-Based Voucher waiting list program

Posted on December 1, 2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) will be accepting pre-applications for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program for two specific project locations beginning Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:30 AM until further notice. To access the PBV pre-application, and learn more, please visit: the Housing Authority's waiting list webpage. Project Location Crossroads...

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Board of Supervisors says homeless multi-service center must relocate by end of 2024 after Santa Ana leaders, residents speak out

Posted on November 28, 2023

Today, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember David Penaloza, a representative of Mayor Valerie Amezcua, and over two dozen residents, neighborhood leaders and City staff spoke at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting to oppose a County contract extension with Mental Health Association of Orange County (MHA.) Although we didn’t get the outcome we had hoped...

Rendering of Crossroads at Washington apartments.

Apply now for the new Crossroads at Washington affordable housing community

Posted on November 15, 2023

The City of Santa Ana approved $4.6 million in loan agreements for the development of the Crossroads at Washington apartments, opening in spring 2024. The project is being built on City owned land under a 65-year ground lease. It will add over 80 favorable and contemporary apartment units, as Santa Ana continues to create new...