Orange County Housing Authority
Santa Ana, CA - 92706

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Orange County Housing Authority

1770 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA - 92706
(714)480-2900


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Last-Modified: 2021-03-31 08:03:51



Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,452
Population in zip code: 35,748
Media age of those living in this zip code: 33.2
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $70,201
Average home value in this zip code: $625,952


Orange County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for vouchers and at times the list may close to new applicants as the need for housing assistance becomes greater than the funds for housing assistance. If you are in need of assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of assistance, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures.



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in California, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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    • Friday, August 7, 2020

      User Response: 1795.00

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    • Friday, August 7, 2020

      User Response: They are available

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  • Are Pets allowed? Please let us know any details.

    • Friday, August 7, 2020

      User Response: Yes

  • Which utilities are included in the rent?

    • Friday, August 7, 2020

      User Response: Water trash

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    • Friday, August 7, 2020

      User Response: Very loud



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


Comments
  • Reply User   2020-04-09 11:13:31

    Good morning: i would like to know how can i deal with descrimination here where i live. And if you allow people to do drugs an smoke inside their apartments. I do not smoke, and do not di drugs or drink. The walls are very thing and i also have azhma. Also people are stealing from me. When i am not in my apt. The manager agrees with. Me that, they do not have to come to my apt. When i am not here. But i am staying here today. Because of the covi9 here only help one group of people and not the other. I have so many things to say to you right now. But you won't be able to bear them now. Ps the maintenance always checking on me by the roof. Y already completed fixing everything here. I already wrote. Letters to palm gardens here in fullerton, ca and give it to the manager cristina about what been happening to me through all years. I wrote to different managers what had hapening to me here. The only ones who has the key of my apt. Is the office. The maintenance and other people do not suppose to be here when i go out of my apt. My dvd outlet is missing and my phone charger that is expensive too is missing. They were messing with my tv anntena now i have to buy a new one. Also, before they messed with the electricity here. And i have to throw one of them out. Also my 2 microwaves. At this moment i have scars on my neck, because they do not know what they were doing and make me scars on my neck. They were spraying over my window or roof when i am sleeping. The manager is all the way at front. And i am here in the back full of people.

  • Reply User   2020-03-09 23:52:34

    Hi i'm vanneza llamas i'm trying to get an apartment but can't afford it i make 1800 we are a family of 4 and the only that works. I was wondering if could apply for section 8 i was trying to look a 3 bedroom apartment there expensive it ok 2 bed room is ok

  • Reply User   2019-11-20 08:31:07

    I was just informed 11/20/19 that i had a appointment with orange county housing authority on 11/14/19. Am i allowed to reschedule. I would never of missed my appointment if i was told i had one. I am a client of orange county mental health. My previous therapist failed to inform me of this appointment, and i am filing a grievance against her and her supervisor. For discrimination and prejudice against me. Will you please reschedule my appointment. Thank you, norman.

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