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Housing Division Quarterly Report November 7, 2023 Page 2 3 8 3 6 Down Payment Assistance Program 73 73 61 61 4 4 3 3 Loan Subordinations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The number of applications received is typically lower than the number of applications sent out in any given period due to the stringent program guidelines for eligibility regulated by the federal government, which makes it difficult for most applicants to qualify. The City of Santa Ana’s Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program is designed to, improve and preserve affordable housing through the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Program is administered by Habitat for Humanity of Orange County on behalf of the City. The Program provides grants of up to $25,000 for eligible home repairs for low-income homeowners at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Eligible activities include the repair, replacement, and/or installation of major systems including plumbing, heating, electrical, windows, roof, paint, and handicap accessibility. The Fiscal Year 2023-24 funding for this program was renewed by City Council on May 2, 2023 and applications are currently being accepted. As of September 30, 2023, the city has received 15 applications and 10 of those applications have been approved for a rehabilitation project. Emergency Solutions Grant Program The City of Santa Ana’s Emergency Solutions Grant program provides funding to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, to improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, provide essential services to shelter residents, rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families, and prevent families/individuals from becoming homeless. As of July 1, 2023, the City has entered into agreements with the Santa Ana Police Department and four nonprofits to deliver the above mention services. During this first quarter, organizations have worked diligently to enroll and deliver services to our residents. Quantitative data will be submitted before October 31 and will be reported on the second quarterly report. Down Payment Assistance Loan Program Progress For the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program (DPAP), staff evaluates applicant eligibility and oversees underwriting to ensure compliance with program guidelines and requirements established by HUD. During this quarter, staff conducted the following outreach and education on the program: •Staff conducted two (2) virtual workshops via Zoom together with NeighborWorks of Orange County with a total of 12 attendees. These workshops are conducted every second Tuesday of the month. •On July 15 staff participated in the Vietnamese National Association of Real Estate Professional Southern California’s Homeownership OC event at the Salgado Community Center. Staff had the opportunity to be a panelist presenting information on the program and set up a resource table outside the