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3. SUMMARY OF EFFORTS TO ADDRESS "WORST -CASE HOUSING NEEDS" HUD has defined worst case housing need as Low - income households who pay more than 50% of their income for housing, live in seriously substandard housing, are homeless, or have been involuntarily displaced. Santa Ana's 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan identified 11,292 Santa Ana households that pay more than 50% of their income for housing. The 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan also estimates that 22,656 housing units in the City are in substandard condition (i.e., either overcrowded or have incomplete plumbing or plumbing facilities). To address these "worst -case housing" needs the City supported the following program activities: ■ The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana provided rental assistance to lower income households in the community. During the report period, approximately 2,810 households were assisted with housing vouchers, valued at over $28.5 million for the fiscal year. ■ During the 2011 -2012 report period, the City utilized public resources to assist with the rehabilitation of 34 rental- housing units. The rehab of these units was funded with HOME. All of these 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 814 violations covering 2,976 residential units (1,800 single - family and 1,176 multifamily). The valuation of improvements made by property owners directly linked to code enforcement activity exceeded $900,000. ■ Homeless individuals are also considered to experience "worst -case housing" needs. Determining the number of homeless in the City is difficult at best. The City's 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan estimated 1,925 homeless reside in the City. The County of Orange estimated that over 21,479 homeless (and at -risk) individuals reside in the region. During the 2011 -2012 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. 4. SUMMARY OF EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HOUSING NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The housing needs of individuals with disabilities were also addressed through various means during the report period. • The City's housing rehabilitation programs are designed to respond to the needs of individuals with disabilities and limited mobility needs. Wheelchair ramps, wider doors, grab bars, and lower counter tops are examples of eligible property improvements for persons with disabilities or with limited mobility. No units were rehabilitated during the report period that included "accessibility" improvements. 08/23/2012 17 19C -25