How old Santa Ana housing is
Nearly three-quarters of Santa Ana's roughly 84,000 homes, about 74 percent, are pre-1980 in American Community Survey data. Countywide the figure is about 57 percent. The city's median build year is 1969, and only around 11 percent of units date from 2000 or later.
Older bungalows and apartment buildings here may have lead-based paint under newer coats, since residential lead paint wasn't banned until 1978. Asbestos can be in textured ceilings, floor tile and pipe insulation, and it can't be confirmed by sight.
Weather by the numbers
Santa Ana's NOAA station averages about 12.5 inches of rain per year (1991-2020 normals), and February is usually the rainiest. August highs average about 85°F, and January lows about 49°F.
South Coast AQMD
All of Orange County falls under the South Coast AQMD, according to CARB. Federal asbestos rules can require a survey and notice to the district before demolition or certain renovation projects.
Services
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Questions
Can I get lead testing for a Santa Ana apartment?
Yes. Tenants, owners and managers can all request lead testing of paint, dust or soil. Tell us who can give the partner access.
Do older Santa Ana homes need an asbestos test before new flooring?
If old tile or sheet flooring will be removed, sampling it first is a good idea. A partner's lab can confirm whether it contains asbestos.