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A <br />B <br />I C <br />I D <br />1 <br />ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT <br />Housing Element Implementation <br />Jurisdiction Santa Ana <br />Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />7 <br />Table D <br />8 <br />Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 <br />Housing Programs Progress Report <br />Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing <br />element. <br />9 <br />10 <br />1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />11 <br />Name of Program <br />Objective <br />Timeframe in H.E <br />Status of Program Implementation <br />In calendar year (CY) 2023, the City took a significant step forward in addressing <br />housing needs by partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to <br />A. Contract with a local nonprofit <br />launch the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. This initiative aimed to <br />organization (currently Habitat for <br />revitalize single-family and mobile homes within the community, ensuring safe <br />Humanity) to implement the City's <br />and habitable living conditions for residents. Through the agreement, the City <br />Residential Rehabilitation Grant <br />allocated substantial resources, offering grants of up to $25,000 to eligible <br />Program. Provide grants of up to <br />households. The program prioritized inclusivity and equitable distribution of aid, <br />1. Single -Family and <br />$25,000 to 25 households per year until <br />focusing on vulnerable populations within the community. Specifically, <br />Mobile Home <br />2024—after 2024 dependent on <br />Ongoing <br />applicants residing in CDBG census tracts, seniors aged 62 and older, disabled <br />Rehabilitation <br />funding —for the repair and rehabilitation <br />individuals, and low-income households received preference in the selection <br />of single-family and mobile homes, <br />process. By targeting these groups, the City sought to address systemic <br />prioritizing applicants in R/ECAP and <br />disparities and provide essential support to those most in need. The <br />TCAC census tracts, seniors (62 years <br />collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County facilitated the efficient <br />and older), disabled residents, and low- <br />implementation of the grant program, leveraging the organization's expertise in <br />income households. <br />housing rehabilitation and community development. By investing in the repair <br />and rehabilitation of homes, the City aimed to foster neighborhood stability, <br />12 <br />promote economic vitality, and uphold its commitment to creating inclusive and <br />City Council 13 — 204 3/19/2024 <br />