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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
Santa Ana, California
Last Updated
7 hours ago
About Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (HACSA), PHA Code CA093, serves Santa Ana in Orange County, California. HACSA manages approximately 3,398 assisted housing units, all of which are Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
HACSA offers a Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program, which is currently open for applications. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is presently closed. Information regarding the Public Housing program is not available. Applicants should be aware that the status of waitlists, particularly HCV, has recently fluctuated between open and closed.
For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for this area (Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area) is $84,600 per year. All applicants must meet specific income and eligibility criteria for any program.
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Other Programs
5 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Limited to US citizens and specific non-citizens. Income must not exceed 50% of median, with 75% of vouchers for those at or below 30% AMI. Local preferences include homeless, paying over 50% of income for rent, or involuntarily displaced. No more than 7,500 applicants were placed on the 2022 waiting list.
No current waiting lists are accepting new applications.
The waiting list closed on April 30, 2026. Local preference for applicants living or working in the City of Santa Ana. Duplicate applications were denied. Applicants must be extremely or very-low income, 18 years of age or emancipated.
No current waiting lists are accepting new applications.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
Check Current Status
All 4 waiting lists at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $84,600/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana manages approximately 3,398 assisted housing units (3,398 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Santa Ana. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Santa Ana. This program serves approximately 3,398 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Santa Ana. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Santa Ana maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $84,600. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $35,550 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
| 2 Persons | $40,600 | $67,700 | $108,300 |
| 3 Persons | $45,700 | $76,150 | $121,850 |
| 4 Persons | $50,750 | $84,600 | $135,350 |
| 5 Persons | $54,850 | $91,400 | $146,200 |
| 6 Persons | $58,900 | $98,150 | $157,050 |
| 7 Persons | $62,950 | $104,950 | $167,850 |
| 8 Persons | $67,000 | $111,700 | $178,700 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana — including across state lines.