Item 07 - 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

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Attachment B Name of Program Objective Timeframe in KE Status of Program Implementation 43. Multi -Generational C. Market the ADU program through a Jul. 2022 The City developed a dedicated web page of the City's planning website to market the ADU Housing and Accessory dedicated web page on the City's planning program. The City City also developed a handout that provides information about the ADU Dwelling Units (ADUs) website; provide downloadable educational program. flyers in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese that publicize the program. In CY 2024, staff applied for $4,550,000 in HUD PRO Housing funding to support an Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Legalization initiative, which aimed to assist lower- and 43. Multi -Generational D. Pursue grant funding to assist lower- and moderate -income homeowners in legalizing unpermitted accessory dwelling units Housing and Accessory moderate -income homeowners to construct Ongoing (ADUs). This program would provide financial and permitting assistance to help Dwelling Units (ADUs) ADUs. homeowners bring their units into compliance and rent them as affordable housing through 15-year affordability covenants. While the City did not receive the HUD funds, it will continue to pursue other opportunities to fund ADU assistance. 43. Multi -Generational E. Study ADU plan review fees to seek Dec. 2023 Housing and Accessory opportunities to reduce fees and costs of Dwelling Units (ADUs) developing ADUs. The City reduced plan review fees in 2023. 43. Multi -Generational F. Monitor the level of production of ADUs Every Two Years The City prepares and submits a Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Housing and Accessory every two years, and if production levels fall monitors production of ADUs, which has met and exceeded the City goals and Dwelling Units (ADUs) below goals, take actions to increase projections. production or find suitable sites to accommodate a shortfall within six months. 43. Multi -Generational G. Amend the ADU ordinance to comply Dec. 2023 The City amended the ADU ordinance in 2024 to comply with state law. Housing and Accessory with state law and to incorporate best Dwelling Units ADUs practices. A. Ensure all City programs and activities In CY 2024, the City ensured all housing and community development programs were relating to housing and community administered to affirmatively further fair housing. In August 2024, a mandatory fair 44. Fair Housing development are administered in a manner Ongoing housing training was provided to all Housing Authority and Housing Division staff that affirmatively furthers fair housing. involved in housing program development and implementation, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. In CY 2025, the City allocated $75,000 in CDBG funding to support the Fair Housing B. Continue to provide CDBG funds on an Council of Orange County (FHCOC) in delivering fair housing education, annual basis to a fair housing organization landlord/tenant counseling, and enforcement services to combat housing to discourage unlawful practices, resolve discrimination. This funding helps ensure Santa Ana residents —particularly those in 44. Fair Housing tenant/ landlord disputes, provide Annually & Ongoing RECAP and TCAC census tracts —receive guidance on their rights, protections, and education, and further equal housing resources to address housing -related concerns. By supporting administrative and opportunities, including focused outreach in program staff, as well as service contracts, the City remains committed to annually R/ECAP and TCAC census tracts. funding fair housing initiatives that discourage unlawful practices, resolve tenant - landlord disputes, and promote equal housing opportunities for all residents.