Housing Authority of the County of San Diego

Open: San Diego County, California Section 8 Voucher

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications since at least September, 2018, until further notice. 

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in San Diego County, dependent children, working at least 32 hours per week, 62 years old or older, disabled, veteran, homeless.

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

The wait to receive assistance may be 8-10 years or more, depending on the funding levels for the HACSD.

For more information, visit the HACSD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher page.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSD website on May 9, 2023.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments is currently open, since at least December 18, 2018, until further notice. 

To apply, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACSD Project-Based Vouchers page, or the HACSD website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Villa de Vida Poway Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom Project-Based Voucher apartments at Villa de Vida Poway is currently open. Applications are being accepted from February 26, 2020 at 7:30 am PT, until further notice.

• The Villa de Vida Poway Apartments are for adults with developmental disabilities, and are located at 12341 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064.

Please note: This waiting list includes 53 Project-Based Vouchers; 50 one-bedroom units and 3 two-bedroom units.

There are three ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Call (858) 694-4801.
3. In person at 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Live or work within HACSD’s jurisdiction, Head/Spouse/Co-head with developmental disabilities or persons with disabilities that would benefit from the services offered at the development. Applicant must also meet income limit requirements.

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

For more information, visit the HACSD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSD website, as of January 28, 2020.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Poway, California.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Villa Lakeshore Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom Project-Based Voucher apartments at Villa Lakeshore is currently open.

The HACSD is accepting applications for this waiting list from November 30, 2021 at 7:30 am PT, until further notice.

• Villa Lakeshore is located at 12606 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeside, CA 92040.

Please note: This waiting list includes 28 Project-Based Vouchers: 25 two-bedroom units and 3 three-bedroom units.

There are three ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Call (858) 694-4801.
3. In person at 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

This waiting list has the following preferences: The highest preference goes to those who live or work in our jurisdiction AND have one of the following:

• Dependent children
• Elderly person (head of household or spouse is 62 years of age or older)
• Disabled person (head of household or spouse is disabled)
• Veteran or surviving spouse of veteran (other than dishonorable discharge)
• Working applicant (Must have worked at least 32-plus hours per week for the previous 12 months). Applicants may combine job training or an academic program as part of the previous 12-month requirement.
• Homeless 

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

For more information, visit the HACSD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSD on November 30, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Lakeside, California.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Schmale Senior Residence Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) Senior (62+) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Schmale Senior Residence in Ramonda, CA is currently open, from December 18, 2018 at 7:30 am PT, until further notice.

There are three ways to apply:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Call (858) 694-4801, or toll free (877) 478-5478.
3. Complete the application in person at 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA  92123.

For more information, visit the HACSD Project-Based Vouchers page, or the HACSD website.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Ramona, California.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801, or toll free (877) 478-5478.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: The Grove Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom, Senior Project-Based Voucher apartments at The Grove is currently open. Applications are being accepted from March 4, 2020 at 7:30 am PT, until further notice.

Please note:

• According to the HACSD, "all household members must be 62 years of age or older or meet the “Seniors” definition under California Civil Code 51.3."
• The Grove will include 24 Project-Based Vouchers; 20 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units. The Grove will be located on Civic Center Drive, near S. Santa Fe Ave.

There are three ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Complete the online application.
2. Call (858) 694-4801, Press option 3.
3.  In person at the HACSD, located at 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Live or work within HACSD’s jurisdiction,all household members must be 62 years of age or older or meet the “Seniors” definition under California Civil Code 51.3. Applicant must also meet income limit requirements.

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

For more information, visit the HACSD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACSD website, as of March 3, 2020.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Vista, California.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Public Housing

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least December 18, 2018, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACSD Public Housing page here.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Chula Vista, California. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Project-Based

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) waiting list is currently open, since at least December 18, 2018, until further notice.

To apply, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACSD HOPWA page here.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Moderate Rehabilitation Program Project-Based

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) waiting list for Moderate Rehabilitation apartments is currently open, since at least December, 2018, until further notice.

To apply, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HACSD Moderate Rehabilitation Program page, or the HACSD website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (858) 694-4801.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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