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    New Habitat for Humanity homeownership opportunities coming to Santa Ana
    • July 30, 2024

    The rising costs of living have left little hope for folks with dreams of homeownership, but Habitat for Humanity wants to change that by developing affordable homes for low-income families.

    The organization broke ground on new projects in Santa Ana on Saturday, July 27, marking the construction of six new affordable homes for low-income families, including three duplexes.

    Each 1,403-square-foot home will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a private yard, an attached two-car garage and guest parking space. One unit will be constructed as an accessible unit for veterans or a person with disabilities.

    “I’m very happy about these homeownership opportunities coming to the Artesia Pillar neighborhood,” Councilmember Johnathan Hernandez said of the project during a City Council meeting earlier this month. “I encourage (residents) to reach out to Habitat for Humanity and the city of Santa Ana for more information.”

    The City Council earlier this month approved a $2.2 million grant agreement for the project from the city’s inclusionary housing fund.

    Currently, 1 in 5 families are paying 50% of their household income for their rent or mortgage, officials said in a statement. With that in mind, homes built by Habitat for Humanity Habitat in Orange County are available for qualifying families at a reduced purchase price and interest rate based on up to 35% of their annual income and a reduced down payment.

    For more information about the application process, visit habitatoc.org/apply-for-a-home. Homes are expected to be available in fall 2025.

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