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Housing Division Quarterly Report <br />February 20, 2024 <br />Page 2 <br />4 <br />0 <br />4 <br />0 <br />Loan Subordinations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 <br />The number of applications received is typically lower than the number of applications <br />sent out in any given period due to the stringent program guidelines for eligibility <br />regulated by the federal government, which makes it difficult for most applicants to <br />qualify. <br />The City of Santa Ana’s Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program is designed to <br />improve and preserve affordable housing through the use of federal Community <br />Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Program is administered by Habitat for <br />Humanity of Orange County on behalf of the City. The Program provides grants of up <br />to $25,000 for eligible home repairs for low-income homeowners at or below 80% of <br />the Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and <br />Urban Development (HUD). Eligible activities include the repair, replacement, and/or <br />installation of major systems including plumbing, heating, electrical, windows, roof, <br />paint, and handicap accessibility. The Fiscal Year 2023-24 funding for this program <br />was renewed by City Council on May 2, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the city has <br />received 15 applications and 10 of those applications have been approved for a <br />rehabilitation project and one (1) project has been completed. The City no longer has <br />any funding available to accept additional applications. <br />Emergency Solutions Grant Program <br />The City of Santa Ana’s Emergency Solutions Grant program provides funding to <br />engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, to improve the number <br />and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, provide <br />essential services to shelter residents, rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and <br />families, and prevent families/individuals from becoming homeless. As of July 1, 2023, <br />the City has entered into agreements with the Santa Ana Police Department and four <br />nonprofits to deliver these services. During this second quarter, organizations have <br />worked diligently to enroll and deliver services to our residents. Quantitative data for this <br />quarter is reflected below: <br />Organization Name Project Name Clients Served <br />(Oct – Dec 2023) <br />Santa Ana Police Department HEART Program 28 <br />Illumination Foundation Rapid Rehousing 0 <br />Illumination Foundation Homeless Prevention Program 3 individuals / 1 household <br />WISEPlace Steps to Independence 2 <br />Down Payment Assistance Loan Program <br />For the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program (DPAP), staff evaluates applicant <br />eligibility and oversees underwriting to ensure compliance with program guidelines and <br />requirements established by HUD. During this quarter, staff conducted the following <br />outreach and education on the program: