Santa Clarita Valley residents are being encouraged to provide input on the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Community Needs Assessment Survey.

The survey will help determine how Community Development Block Grant funding will be allocated throughout the community.

The survey is available online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2014.

Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the city of Santa Clarita with funding to benefit lower-income residents through the Community Development Block Grant program.  The city’s Community Needs Assessment Survey allows residents to weigh in on how funding should be distributed in the areas of housing, supportive services, community facilities, economic development opportunities and infrastructure.

Survey results will also help the city meet guidelines established in the Consolidated Plan, which sets priorities for how Community Development Block Grant funds may be used.

For more information on the Community Development Block Grant Program or the Community Needs Assessment Survey, contact Terasa Sullivan, Community Development Project Technician for the city of Santa Clarita, at (661) 255-4368 or visit the city’s Affordable Housing webpage.

About Affordable Housing

Affordable housing and other low- and moderate-income housing services are available in and around the City of Santa Clarita. You will find information about rental housing, senior housing, mobile home parks, home purchase programs, and related housing services.

The term “Affordable Housing” means housing which is available at a reduced cost for households with incomes at or below specific levels.

The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles is responsible for the administration of the Section 8 Housing Program. The waiting list can be up to several years.

For more information and to put your name on the waiting list call (800) 731-4663 or (562) 347-4663, TDD (562) 906-4928 or go to the automated system at the website.

A list of affordable units in the City of Santa Clarita for seniors can be found on the Senior Housing page. A list of affordable units for all other families can be found on the Affordable Rental Housing page.