San Diego Housing Commission

This housing agency serves San Diego, California.

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Open Until Further Notice: San Diego, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: San Diego Housing Commission Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: San Diego Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: San Diego, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice. 

To apply, complete the.online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the City of San Diego, families of two or more people with a dependent, individual who is disabled, individual who is elderly (62+), veteran, active U.S. service person, homeless with a disability, non-elderly disabled.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application has been received, by order of preferences.

As of November 2017, there are about 80,000 households are on the waiting list. The average wait to obtain a housing voucher is 8 to 10 years. 

For more information, visit the SDHC website, or call the office at (619)231-9400.

Open Until Further Notice: San Diego Housing Commission Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is currently accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications.

Please note: There is also a separate waiting list for single persons 55+.

To apply, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the City of San Diego, homeless with disability, veteran, active military, elderly, disabled, family.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application has been received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SDHC website, or call the office at (619)231-9400.

Open Until Further Notice: San Diego Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List

The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications.

To apply, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the City of San Diego, homeless with disability, veteran, active military, elderly, disabled, family.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application has been received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SDHC website, or call the office at (619)231-9400.

Open Until Further Notice: Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Other Project Based Waiting List

The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is currently accepting NED (under 62 years old with a disability) waiting list applications.

To apply, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the City of San Diego, homeless with disability, veteran, active military, elderly, disabled, family.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application has been received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SDHC website, or call the office at (619)231-9400.

About The Agency

San Diego Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 15,710 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 7:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am-6:00pm
Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm
Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

1122 Broadway, San Diego, CA

Visit Website(619) 231-9400

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the San Diego Housing Commission?

San Diego Housing Commission serves 15,860 low-income households. The agency manages 16,158 Housing Choice Vouchers and 187 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the San Diego Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by San Diego Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of San Diego Housing Commission households.

How many San Diego Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 4,758 households and make up 30 percent of households served by San Diego Housing Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the San Diego Housing Commission?

There are 10467 female-headed renter households living in San Diego Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 66% of those served by the San Diego Housing Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among San Diego Housing Commission renters?

Black 4,599
Native American 159
Asian-Pacific Islander 2,062
White 3,806
Hispanic 5,234

How many senior-headed renter households are served by San Diego Housing Commission?

There are 7295 households headed by seniors served by the San Diego Housing Commission. Senior households are 46% of households in San Diego Housing Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in San Diego Housing Commission housing?

There are 4599 persons with disabilities living in San Diego Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the San Diego Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the San Diego Housing Commission?

The San Diego Housing Commission is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by San Diego Housing Commission

Grant Heights II

2651 J St, San Diego, California 92102

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Celadon

929 9TH AVE, San Diego, California 92101

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

University Canyon North

2055 Via Las Cumbres, San Diego, California 92111

payment Subsidized

Vista Verde

355 S 33rd St, San Diego, California 92113

bed Studio-4
payment $597-2795/mo.
payment Subsidized

Paseo La Paz Apartments

160 West Seaward Avenue, San Diego, California 92173

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

La Jolla Marine Apartments

7410 Cuvier Street, San Diego, California 92037

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