In Santa Ana, the dream of owning a home is slipping away for many hardworking families. With housing prices reaching unprecedented heights and rent becoming increasingly unaffordable, our community faces a pressing need for solutions that allow residents to establish stability and prosper. Affordable homeownership provides not just a place to live, but also an opportunity to build equity and secure a family's future. Unfortunately, this option is currently beyond the reach of too many families who contribute to the vibrant fabric of Santa Ana.

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County offers a tangible solution with their proposed development at 621 West Alton Avenue. This project aims to deliver 40 affordable, high-quality homes that would enable families to lay down roots and invest in our city. By supporting this development, we are promoting community growth and stability, ensuring that Santa Ana remains a place where people from all walks of life can thrive.

According to the National Association of Realtors, the median existing-home price nationwide in 2022 was over $350,000, a steep climb from previous years, which absolutely reflects in our local Santa Ana market. Meanwhile, U.S. Census Bureau data indicates that the median rent in Orange County exceeds $2,000 per month. Such figures highlight the necessity of affordable homeownership initiatives like this one.

The Alton Avenue Project would not only provide much-needed housing but is also a strategic investment in our community's future. By advocating for the approval of this development, we are taking a pivotal step towards a more inclusive Santa Ana where economic diversity is encouraged, families can grow, and stability is prioritized.

Support for this project can significantly improve the quality of life for current and future residents, underpinning wider economic benefits by fostering homeownership, an important driver of community engagement and local economy strengthening.

Let's work together to make Santa Ana a place where everyone has the opportunity for homeownership. It is time to come together as a community, support this critical project, and show our commitment to a sustainable and equitable Santa Ana.

Sign this petition to support the Alton Avenue Project and bring affordable homeownership to Santa Ana's deserving families. Together, we can make a lasting difference.