County Of Orange

The County of Orange, operating through its OC Housing & Community Development Division, is a local government entity established in Santa Ana, California that serves as a prime awardee for federal housing and community development grants administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a U.S. local government entity, the County of Orange receives formula-based grants designed to address affordable housing, homelessness, and community development needs within Orange County. The organization functions as a participating jurisdiction within HUD's framework, leveraging federal funding to implement comprehensive housing and social services initiatives that benefit low- and moderate-income residents throughout the county.

The County of Orange has demonstrated substantial capacity in managing multiple concurrent federal grant programs, maintaining an active portfolio that includes the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (CFDA 14.231), and the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Through these programs, the organization provides a diverse range of services including affordable housing development and rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, rental assistance, emergency shelter operations, street outreach, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing support for individuals experiencing housing instability. The most recent awards include a $1,244,582.84 HOME grant and a $302,608 Emergency Solutions Grant, both awarded in September 2025 with completion dates extending through 2027 and 2034. The County has consistently received annual allocations from HUD's Community Planning and Development office since at least 2021, demonstrating sustained eligibility and performance in administering these formula grants. Additionally, the County of Orange has served as a sub-grantee under the State of California Employment Development Department and the Department of Housing & Community Development, implementing specialized programs focused on emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and Homeless Management Information System administration, further expanding its role in addressing regional housing crises and supporting vulnerable populations.