Increase opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income individuals and families to find affordable housing, and afford a greater choice of rental and homeownership opportunities.
- Policy HE-3.1
Rental Assistance
Provide rental assistance for individuals and families with extremely low-, very low-, and low-incomes with funding from the federal government.
- Policy HE-3.2
Homeownership
Expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents and workers in Santa Ana through the provision of financial assistance, education, and collaborative partnerships.
- Policy HE-3.3
Housing Preservation
Initiate and support collaborative partnerships, identify state and federal funding, and offer technical assistance to preserve the affordability of publicly subsidized affordable housing at risk of conversion.
- Policy HE-3.4
Supportive Services
Support the provision of employment training, child care services, rental assistance, youth services, and other community services that enable households to attain the greatest level of self-sufficiency and independence.
- Policy HE-3.5
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with nonprofit organizations, community land trusts, developers, and other government agencies to develop and provide affordable housing for residents.
- Policy HE-3.6
Homeownership Preservation
Educate residents on foreclosure prevention assistance available through the state or federal government
- Policy HE-3.7
Workforce Housing
Explore opportunities for creating workforce housing, including for teachers, artists, and other residents working in Santa Ana.
- Policy HE-3.8
Affordable Housing
Support the preservation of mobile home parks as affordable housing, including support for collective ownership to prevent displacement.
- Policy HE-3.9
Housing Stabilization
Support measures that address impacts related to private and public development that may result in displacement from existing affordable housing.
- Policy HE-3.10
Prevent Displacement
Prevent and avoid displacement of low-income households and ensure that, where necessary, it is carried out in an equitable manner, and ensure a priority preference for displaced families in affordable projects financed with City funds.