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Orange County Housing Authority

1501 E Saint Andrew Pl, Santa Ana, CA, 92705 · ~11,661 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Santa Ana, CA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Orange County Housing Authority served 9,436 households across 11,686 units (81% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $23,481, and pays an average of $672 per month toward rent.

Households served
9,436 of 11,686 units
Avg. household income
$23,481
Avg. rent paid by household
$672
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
15%
Head of household 62+
59%
Head of household with a disability
45%
Avg. wait to move in
8 months

Unit mix: 50% 1-bedroom, 36% 2-bedroom, 14% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Orange County Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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