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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Santa Ana, CA, contact Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana at (714) 667-2200. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 20 Civic Center Plz.

Contact Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana

  • Phone(714) 667-2200
  • Fax(714) 547-5411
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address20 Civic Center Plz
    Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • CountyOrange County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCA093

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana

3,398Section 8 vouchers2,851 in use (84%)
1,000–4,999HUD size category (units)

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana

HUD sets the income limits for Orange County, CA based on the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Orange County, CA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$39,100$65,150$104,200
2 people$44,700$74,450$119,100
3 people$50,300$83,750$134,000
4 people$55,850$93,050$148,850
5 people$60,350$100,500$160,800
6 people$64,800$107,950$172,700

HUD FY2026 income limits for Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $138,600. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Santa Ana

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$2,580
1 bedroom$2,610
2 bedrooms$3,057
3 bedrooms$4,153
4 bedrooms$4,964

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (714) 667-2200 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Santa Ana

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

All 96 housing authorities in California

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana?

(714) 667-2200. Fax: (714) 547-5411. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana located?

20 Civic Center Plz, Santa Ana, CA 92701, in Orange County.

Does Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 3,398 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 2,851 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana?

In Orange County, CA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $65,150 for one person and $93,050 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $148,850 for a family of four.

Is the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (714) 667-2200 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana or HUD.