19F - CONSOLIDATED PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

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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, 2,599 households were assisted with housing vouchers, valued at over $26.5 million for the fiscal year. • During the 2012 -2013 report period, the City utilized public resources (redevelopment) to assist with the development of 110 rental- housing units referred to as the Station District project. The construction of these units was funded via local redevelopment. All of these units have are currently leased and have restricted rents that are affordable to lower income households for 55 years. Currently, the "for- sale" portion of the Station District is underway and will be reported in the next reporting period. • 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 4,736 complaints, resulting in the issuance of 716 notices of violations, 44 notice and orders, and 4,811 citations involving 3,441 residential units (2,409 single - family and 1,032 multifamily). The valuation of improvements made by property owners directly linked to code enforcement activity exceeded $756,865. • 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 2013 -2014 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. Two owner occupied housing units were rehabilitated with HUD funds during the report period that included "accessibility" improvements. • With respect to rental housing units the City required property owners to comply with Fair Housing Act regulations to ensure reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices and /or procedures when necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. 17 DRAFT 2013 -2014 CAPER Exhibit 2 19F -26