Author: tenantsunitedanaheim
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Forty Four Days of Findings (U)
In 2020, the U.S. Government Accountability Office reported that a median rent increase of $100 per month correlates with a 9 percent rise in homelessness. The findings suggest that improved oversight of data collection by HUD could enhance the accuracy…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (T)
Homelessness in Orange County is escalating, with a 2024 Point-In-Time Count reporting around 7,322 homeless individuals. Anaheim accounted for the second-largest population, with 1,417 people, representing over 19.3% of the county’s total homeless population. This highlights a significant and pressing…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (S)
In the 2024-2025 school year, the Anaheim educational districts had around 41,970 students. A significant percentage were economically disadvantaged (73.4% in the Elementary District and 81.9% in the High School District) and faced homelessness (12.6% and 7.4%, respectively). Evictions greatly…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (R)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy revealed that about 53% of Anaheim residents face issues such as overcrowding and inadequate facilities, with approximately 36% living in severe conditions. These statistics highlight significant housing struggles…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (Q)
The City of Anaheim faces a significant housing need of 17,453 units from 2021 to 2029, including a substantial demand for very low and low-income units. Regulating rents is crucial for maintaining affordability, preventing displacement, and addressing the area’s high…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (P)
California’s Housing Element Law mandates that Anaheim promotes diverse housing types and ensures sufficient affordable housing sites for varying income levels. Additionally, since January 1, 2019, Assembly Bill 686 compels jurisdictions to actively support fair housing initiatives in their communities.
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Forty Four Days of Findings (O)
As of 2023, Anaheim has around 73 deed-restricted government affordable housing buildings available, according to the Orange County Affordable Housing List. However, the Orange County Housing Authority’s Waiting List is currently closed, meaning no new applications for affordable housing units…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (N)
In 2018, a survey revealed many Disneyland employees struggled financially, with over 10% experiencing homelessness and half living in overcrowded conditions. In 2024, Disneyland settled a $233 million lawsuit for wage violations amid ongoing concerns about affordability in Orange County,…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (M)
The rising housing rent and poverty levels in Anaheim jeopardize residents’ health and welfare, compelling them to choose between paying for housing and affording essentials like food, clothing, and medical care. This situation highlights significant socio-economic challenges affecting the community’s…
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Forty Four Days of Findings (L)
In Anaheim, about 54% of renter households are low-income and rent-burdened, spending over 30% of their gross income on housing. This equates to around 30,270 households, with approximately 31% of renters paying 50% or more of their income on rent,…