Santa Ana Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Santa Ana, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Santa Ana, California Veteran Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Santa Ana, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Crossroads at Washington, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Andalucía Apartments, 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Santa Ana, California Veteran Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 1, 2015, until an unconfirmed closed date. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the SAHA, this waiting list is "only for U.S. Military Veterans who live or work in the City of Santa Ana. A DD-214 Form is required."

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Note: As of April, 2022, the SAHA website says, "If you are a U.S. Military Veteran who lives or works in Santa Ana, please go to our On-line Application to Submit an Application." However, the SAHA online application states "There are no open waiting lists at this time."

This waiting list had the following preferences: Live or work in the City of Santa Ana, United States Veterans who have served for at least 90 days and been discharged by any definition but dishonorable (proof of DD214 required).

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the SAHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SAHA website on March 22, 2023.

Closed: Santa Ana, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Santa Ana Housing Authority( SAHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 2, 2022 until May 31, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were available on the public notice.

This waiting list had the following preference:

  • Veterans
  • Live and work in the city of Santa Ana

7,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SAHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SAHA on March 27, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Crossroads at Washington, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments for Crossroads at Washington from December 1, 2023 at 7:30 am PT, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Live or work in the City of Santa Ana.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SAHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SAHA public notice on December 1, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Andalucía Apartments, 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at  Andalucía Apartments from December 1, 2023 at 7:30 am PT, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Live or work in the City of Santa Ana.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SAHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SAHA public notice on December 1, 2023.

About The Agency

Santa Ana Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,954 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA

Visit Website(714) 667-2200

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Santa Ana Housing Authority?

Santa Ana Housing Authority serves 2,860 low-income households. The agency manages 3,365 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Santa Ana Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by Santa Ana Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Santa Ana Housing Authority households.

How many Santa Ana Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 886 households and make up 31 percent of households served by Santa Ana Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Santa Ana Housing Authority?

There are 1630 female-headed renter households living in Santa Ana Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 57% of those served by the Santa Ana Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Santa Ana Housing Authority renters?

Black 200
Asian-Pacific Islander 1,173
White 515
Hispanic 972

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Santa Ana Housing Authority?

There are 1458 households headed by seniors served by the Santa Ana Housing Authority. Senior households are 51% of households in Santa Ana Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Santa Ana Housing Authority housing?

There are 743 persons with disabilities living in Santa Ana Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Santa Ana Housing Authority.

How often does Santa Ana Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Santa Ana Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 2, 2022 and closed on May 31, 2022.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Santa Ana Housing Authority

Andalucia Apartments

815 N Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, California 9270

The Orchard

2151 E 1ST ST, Santa Ana, California 92705