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Section 8 rental assistance in order to establish a new wait list. Presently there are approximately 10,120 households on the Housing Authority's waitlist. The City also utilized substantial resources to assist with the rehabilitation of 74 rental housing units. Units were funded with HOME, state funds, and bond proceeds /resources. Units have restricted rents that are affordable to lower income households. The City also continued to utilize CDBG funds to support its proactive Code Enforcement program. During the report period Community Preservation program staff responded to 12,027 residential housing /building code violations within the City's CDBG target area. Homeless individuals are also considered to experience "worst -case housing" needs. Determining the number of homeless in the City is difficult at best. Recently, the County of Orange estimated that approximately 35,000 homeless (and at -risk) individuals reside in the region. The City's 2000 -2004 Consolidated Plan estimated 1,598 homeless and at -risk persons reside within the City. During the 2003 -2004 report period, Santa Ana continued to support numerous activities to meet the needs of its homeless population. These activities are discussed in detail in the Continuum of Care narrative below. 5. EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HOUSING NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The housing needs of persons with disabilities were also addressed through various means. ■ The City's housing rehabilitation programs are designed to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities. Wheelchair ramps, wider doors, grab bars, and lower counter tops are examples of the property improvements often included in rehabilitation projects for persons with disabilities or with limited mobility. One of the mobile home rehabilitated during the report period included "accessibility" improvements. ■ During the report period the Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled provided housing assistance and supportive services to 180 disabled Santa Ana residents who were homeless, at risk of homelessness, or had very low income, thus finding it difficult to rent the average priced Santa Ana apartment; $1,156 /month. ■ The Mental Health Association of Orange County assisted 440 mentally ill homeless persons with outreach and treatment services. This service was typically provided at homeless encampments or at drop in centers, and primarily served the chronic homeless. Outreach included referrals to appropriate housing. ■ Housing services were also provided to persons with HIV /AIDS — a condition often considered a disability or special need. On a countywide basis, 65 1,567 commercial properties code violations were also investigated during the report period. 13 9/9/04 19E -16