Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by total
household size. The majority of applicants on the
Waiting List consist of only one (1) or two (2)
household members.
Over half of all applicants (4,685 of the 7,500
applicants or 62%) have one (1) or two (2) member
households and would qualify for a one-bedroom
voucher. The Santa Ana Housing Authority’s
occupancy standard is one (1) bedroom for every two
(2) family members.
Participants
At the end of the reporting period, there were 3,012
households receiving rental assistance from the
Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by
number of family members. Over three-fourths (87%)
of families receiving assistance have three (3) or fewer members.
Chart 4 illustrates the family type for program
participants. Over two-thirds (69%) of participating
households have elderly and/or disabled members.
[“Other” consists of households that are non-elderly,
non-disabled, with no minor children.]
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1797
1090
906
490
200 80 29 11 9
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1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
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2. Household Size
Number of Applicants
People per Houshold
1 Person
49%
2 People
25%
3 People
13%
4 People
6%
5 People
5%
6 People
2%
3. Family Size
Disabled
43%
Elderly
26%
Family
16%
Other
15%
4. Family Type
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Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange
County median income. As of March 31, 2023, the
County’s median income is $119,100 per year for a
family of four.
Approximately 90% of families on the program earn
less than 30% of the median income, which is $40,650
per year for a family of four (4).
Participants’ incomes come from a variety of sources,
as illustrated in Chart 6. A total of 36% of participating families have income from employment.
Participating families pay a portion of their monthly
rent based upon their income and the payment
standard for their unit. The Housing Authority pays the difference between the tenant’s portion and the
contract rent. This payment is the Housing Assistance
Payment (HAP). The average HAP for January 1,
2023 to March 31, 2023 was $1,399.
Production
HQS Inspections: At least once every two (2) years,
the Housing Authority must inspect each assisted-unit
to ensure it meets HUD’s Housing Quality Standards
(HQS) in compliance with the federal regulations.
From January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023 a total of 362
inspections and re-inspections of our assisted-units
were performed of which 57 inspections failed. Chart 7
illustrates the number of inspections performed on a
monthly basis during the reporting period.
Recertifications / Interims:
Each year, the Housing Authority must re-certify
every assisted-family to verify the family is still
eligible for assistance. In addition, when a
participant’s income changes, an interim examination
must be performed. During the reporting period, a
total of 821 recertifications and interims were
conducted. Chart 8 illustrates the number of
recertifications and interims performed.
Other Change of Unit:
These actions are completed when a family moves to a different rental unit. Twenty-one (21) change of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. 129
113
120
100
110
120
130
Jan Feb Mar
7. HQS Inspections
Inspection Months
36%
8%
62%
16%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
With Any
Wages
With any
Welfare
With any
SSI/SS
With any
other Income
6. Source of Income
178 189 196
98 73 87
0 100
200
300
Jan Feb Mar
Re-exams Interims
8. Re-exams and Interims
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New Admissions:
This action is completed when a family is admitted to the HCV Program. Fifty-five (55) new admissions were processed during the reporting period.
End of Participation:
This action is completed when the family is no longer interested in participating in the program, the family becomes deceased, the family is no longer eligible for the program, or the family is terminated from the program due to program violations. Twenty-one (21) end of participation actions were processed during the reporting period.
Expired Vouchers:
This action is completed when an applicant is unable to locate a unit within the timeframe of the voucher and all extensions have been exhausted or no extension is requested. There were twenty-three (23) expired vouchers processed during the reporting period.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
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