Item 08 - Housing Division Quarterly Report 10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023

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Housing Division Quarterly Report February 6, 2024 Page 2 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. As of December 31, 2023, the city has received 15 applications and 10 of those applications have been approved for a rehabilitation project and one (1) project has been completed. The City no longer has any funding available to accept additional applications. 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 these services. During this second quarter, organizations have worked diligently to enroll and deliver services to our residents. Quantitative data for this quarter is reflected below: Organization Name Project Name Clients Served Oct — Dec 2023 Santa Ana Police Department HEART Program 28 Illumination Foundation Rapid Rehousing 0 Illumination Foundation Homeless Prevention Program 3 individuals / 1 household WISEPlace Steps to Independence 2 Down Payment Assistance Loan Program 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: