San Diego City Wire

San Diego County News Center

The County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is opening a waitlist for renters interested in living in three new housing developments with dedicated units supporting seniors, low-income families, and disabled adults experiencing homelessness.

These units are supported by Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher (PBV) rental assistance. Eligible applicants will be selected from the waitlist and, if approved by the landlord, would pay an affordable rent equal to approximately 30% of their income.

Starting Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 a.m., applications will become available and can be submitted online at www.sdhcd.org. Applications also will be accepted in person at the HCDS office, which will open at 7:30 a.m. and have copies available, or by calling 858-694-4801.

“County Project Based Vouchers spur the development of much needed affordable housing in the region and are an important way the County supports the housing needs of vulnerable groups like the elderly and disabled,” said David Estrella, director of HCDS.

Advance public notices are posted on HCDS’s website, local newspapers, social media, through email blasts and flyers distributed to County partners and community centers.

The waitlists will open for the following Project-Based Voucher developments:

- Santa Fe Senior Village

- Estrella

- Breezewood

The need for affordable housing far outweighs the resources available, making a waitlist necessary in many rental assistance programs. The County is establishing waitlists to fill current and future vacancies at these sites.

All applicants will be selected from HCDS’s waiting lists following federal housing policies and program criteria. Please visit www.sdhcd.org for more information on eligibility requirements and services provided at each development.

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