Housing Supply and Diversity
As a city committed to fostering neighborhood pride, investing in the lives of children and families, and providing a safe and supportive environment for its residents, Santa Ana’s highest priority is creating livable neighborhoods, defined by well- designed-and-maintained buildings, streets, parks, open space, trees, and infrastructure; stable and affordable housing and healthy food options; safety from crime and traffic; and mitigation or removal of environmental hazards.
Housing Assistance
The City’s Vision for Housing affirms and supports a vibrant Santa Ana with a socially and economically diverse community of renters and homeowners. Assisting households of all backgrounds, circumstances, and income levels will play an important role in achieving and maintaining homeownership, providing renters with relief from rent burdens and a greater range of choices in housing, and protecting vulnerable individuals and families from displacement.
Housing and Neighborhoods
As a city committed to fostering neighborhood pride, investing in the lives of children and families, and providing a safe and supportive environment for its residents, Santa Ana’s highest priority is creating livable neighborhoods, defined by well- designed-and-maintained buildings, streets, parks, open space, trees, and infrastructure; stable and affordable housing and healthy food options; safety from crime and traffic; and mitigation or removal of environmental hazards.
Special Needs
Many Santa Ana residents have special needs. These groups include, but are not limited to, seniors, large families with children, people with disabilities, female-headed households, single-parent families, and people experiencing homelessness. The unique needs of these groups can influence the type, size, or design of homes they can comfortably and safely reside in, and they may require additional services (such as access to childcare, healthcare, and other supportive services). While the needs of each group is unique, Santa Ana is committed to providing housing opportunities for those groups with special needs within our community.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
State law now requires that all housing elements promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities in their communities for all persons based on the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Government Code Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing law. This broad statement requires cities to proactively address housing discrimination and treat residents fairly and equally in the provision, securing, retention, and all other aspects of the housing market. While this is a state mandate, it embodies our Equity Core Value. We will continue to incorporate and ensure fair housing practices into our decision making process.