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Ref # |
Implementation Action |
Agency |
Funding |
Time Frame |
| GOAL HE-3: 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. |
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| Rental Assistance | ||||
| 29 | Housing Choice Voucher A. Provide housing assistance payments to eligible households in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and adhere to policies and procedures in the federal regulations and in the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan. Administer 100 percent of the funding provided to the Housing Authority on an annual basis for eligible households. This includes Special Purpose Vouchers including the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program, Mainstream Voucher Program, Foster Youth to Independence Program, and Emergency Housing Voucher Program. The objectives are to: (1) utilize 100 percent of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY; (2) apply for new funding opportunities for additional vouchers; (3) retain High Performer SEMAP status; and (4) communicate on a regular basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates. |
SAHA | Federal Funds | Ongoing |
| 30 | Family Self-Sufficiency A. Administer the Family Self-Sufficiency program to empower and support Housing Choice Voucher Program participants to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency while adhering to policies and procedures in the federal regulations and in the FSS Action Plan. Graduate at least two families per year. |
SAHA | Federal Funds | Ongoing |
| Housing Preservation | ||||
| 31 | Preservation of At-Risk Housing A. Annually monitor the status of at-risk housing projects, specifically the Warwick Square, Highland Manor, and other projects that may have expiring affordability covenants. Contact owners of properties at risk of conversion within one year of expiration to discuss City’s desire and support to preserve projects as affordable housing. |
CDA, Housing Division | HOME | Ongoing |
| B. Coordinate with property owners to ensure notices to tenants are sent out at three years, twelve months, and six months; educate tenants regarding tenants’ rights and conversion procedures pursuant to state law (Government Code Section 65863.13). | CDA, Housing Division | HOME | Ongoing | |
| C. As resources are available, contact agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing at-risk units, including entities from the State’s qualified entities list. | CDA, Housing Division | HOME | Ongoing | |
| D. As resources are available, provide technical assistance, financial or regulatory assistance as feasible to encourage and facilitate the preservation of projects at risk of conversion. | CDA, Housing Division | HOME | Ongoing | |
| 32 |
Anti-displacement and Local Housing Preservation A. Implement a local preference for residents who live or work in Santa Ana and need affordable housing in compliance with all state and federal fair housing laws. |
CDA, Housing Division | HOME, LMIHAF | 2024 |
| B. Explore a right-of-first-refusal ordinance for mobile home parks and publicly supported multifamily residential properties (including properties at risk of conversion) to minimize tenant displacement and preserve affordable housing stock. | CDA, Housing Division | HOME, LMIHAF | 2024 | |
| C. Evaluate and pursue collective ownership models for mobile home parks as a tool to prevent displacement. | CDA, Housing Division | HOME, LMIHAF | 2024 | |
| 33 |
Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction A. Implement the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Rent Stabilization Ordinances that were adopted in October 2021 to provide tenant protections beyond state mandates and manage affordability of housing by regulating rent increases. |
CDA, Housing Division | Rental Fee, Inclusionary & GF | Dec. 2023 & Ongoing |
| B. Identify and implement the regulatory framework and administrative infrastructure necessary to implement residential rent stabilization, just cause eviction, and other protections for tenants facing housing instability, including: (1) ongoing outreach and education sessions at least annually to landlords, tenants, and the public on the rent stabilization and tenant protections and policies; (2) establishing a Rent Stabilization Board to serve as an advisory body responsible for developing policies and procedures to implement the program; (3) conduct a fee study to establish an Annual Housing Fee charged to units subject to the Ordinance(s) to finance the program; (4) support the billing of fees charged to units subject to the ordinance(s); (5) develop a comprehensive rental unit database; (6) publish the allowable rent increases annually; (7) monitor for program compliance; and (7) establish a schedule of penalties that may be imposed for noncompliance. |
CDA, Housing Division | Rental Fee, Inclusionary & GF | Dec. 2023 & Ongoing | |
| C. Hire program staff and establish a new division to administer the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Rent Stabilization Ordinances that were adopted in October 2021 for tenants facing housing instability. | CDA, Housing Division | Rental Fee, Inclusionary & GF | Dec. 2023 & Ongoing | |
| D. Periodically commission studies of the effectiveness of the program, who it is serving, and how well it is meeting its objectives. | CDA, Housing Division | Rental Fee, Inclusionary & GF | Dec. 2023 & Ongoing | |
| Homeownership Assistance | ||||
| 34 |
Down Payment Assistance A. Assist low-income households with down payment assistance loans of up to $120,000 for low-income households and up to $80,000 for moderate-income households. |
CDA, Housing Division | CDBG & Inclusionary | Ongoing |
| B. Periodically review the down payment assistance program to increase or adjust the amount of assistance needed per household to purchase their first home based on the private market. | CDA, Housing Division | CDBG & Inclusionary | Ongoing | |
| C. Hold quarterly workshops for local lenders and mortgage brokers to provide outreach and education on utilizing the City’s program in conjunction with a first mortgage. Workshops will start in August 2022 and continue quarterly. | CDA, Housing Division | CDBG & Inclusionary | Once Every Quarter of a Year | |
| D. Hold quarterly workshops for residents to provide education on the application process to assist in the pathway to homeownership. Workshops will start in August 2022 and continue quarterly. | CDA, Housing Division | CDBG & Inclusionary | Once Every Quarter of a Year | |
| E. Continue to advertise and promote the program to all forms of media to reach out to all residents who may be eligible for the program. | CDA, Housing Division | CDBG & Inclusionary | Ongoing | |
| F. Provide financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations to provide homeownership assistance and opportunities for families. | CDA, Housing Division | CDBG & Inclusionary | Ongoing | |
| Notes: Rental Fees: Fees collected through Proactive Rental Enforcement (PREP)or Rent Stabilization Ordinance. |
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| FUNDING: GF: General Fund CDBG: Community Development Block Grant HOME: HOME Partnership Funding LIHTC: Low-Income Housing Tax Credits ESG: Emergency Solutions Grant PLHA: Permanent Local Housing Allocation Inclusionary: In-lieu fees collected under the City’s AHOCO. LEAP: Local Early Action Planning Grants SAHA: Santa Ana Housing Authority |
AGENCY: CDA: Community Development Agency PBA: Planning and Building Agency SAHA: Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana PRCSA: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency |
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