2014-006 - Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element and Public Safety Element Updates

Home Browse Search

This residential project was previously a motel that was converted to affordable senior housing. The City funded the rehabilitation and reconfiguration of the Ross Durant Apartments, adding long- term affordability covenants. PLANNING CONTEXT HOUSING REHABILITATION NEEDS Well- maintained housing is a critical part of safe and healthy neighborhoods. Housing conditions also influence property values and the City's image. Generally, homes built in the last 30 years are in good shape with little repair required. Homes begin to show age after 30 years and can require more significant maintenance and even extensive rehabilitation. Generally, homes built 50 or more years ago (unless well- maintained) are more likely to require substantial repairs than newer homes. Older homes may also be in need of retrofitting to meet current earthquake, energy, and fire safety standards. Approximately 14,377 homes were built in Santa Ana during the last 30 years and are generally in better condition. Homes built after 1960 and up to 1980 may begin to require rehabilitation. Much of Santa Ana's housing was built during this period, generally before the adoption of residential design standards. Finally, an estimated 26,766 housing units, or 35 percent, were built before 1960. Many older homes in well- maintained historic neighborhoods are in excellent condition. However, others have not been maintained and require significant repair, rehabilitation, and in some cases replacement. 30% 25% 20% Chart 13: Year Housing Built 15% As a result of the building boom in the 1950s- 1970s, the majority of housing in 10% Santa Ana was built before 1980. Homes constructed before 1960 may be in need of maintenance and rehabilitation assistance. 5% Source: Census, Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 -2011 American Community 00° � Survey. <1940 40s 50s 60S 70s 80s 90S 2000s J�A 26 CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT