75A - PUBLIC HEARING 5 YR CONSOLITATED PLAN

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Elderly Older community members require special consideration as they are more likely to live on a fixed income and have a greater need for accessible housing, health care, and transportation. Santa Ana, compared to Orange County, is a relatively younger city. According to the 2011-2015 ACS estimates, within Santa Ana, 7.7% of the population is 65 or older compared to 12.8% in Orange County. However, when comparing to the 2006-2010 ACS estimates, the share of population 65+ in Orange County increased by 20% (from 6.4% of residents). Of residents 65 years or older, 33% live with a disability, the most common of which are self - care and independent living difficulties. Limited English Proficiency According to the 2011-2015 ACS estimates, 21% (15,857) households in Santa Ana are limited English speaking households. This is more than double the rate of limited English-speaking households in Orange County (9%). According to the Consolidated Plan stakeholder survey conducted by the City, stakeholders rated limited English-speaking households as one of the subpopulations whose demand for services has most increased. Within Santa Ana, 13%of native-born households have limited English proficiency and 73%of all foreign - born households have limited English proficiency. The median household income of foreign -born households is $49,260 while the median household income for native born households is $61,551. While the median household income is lower for foreign born households, the median household size is nearly two persons larger for foreign born households compared to native born households (5.02 persons/ household versus 3.09 persons/ household). HUD's very -low income limit for 5-person households is $59,350, which is more than $10,000 over the median household income for foreign born households. Thus, we can assume that the majority of foreign -born households (73% of whom have limited English proficiency) live below 50% of AMI and likely have a much greater need for housing and social service assistance. What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? Special needs populations in Santa Ana are more likely to be extremely low- or low-income households and thus have a greater need for affordable housing. Further, through input from residents and community stakeholders, special needs populations have a greater need for public services, access to public facilities, affordable housing and access to fair housing. Specific needs include access to housing, transportation, job training programs, childcare, access to basic services, and other needs as identified by community -based service providers. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: The Orange County Health Care Agency gathers and analyzes data related to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS within county. According to the agency's 2018 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 6,369 persons were known Consolidated Plan SANTA ANA 76 OMB control No:2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 75A-84