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- Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Public Housing is open.
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Project-Based is open.
- Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Moderate Rehabilitation Program Project-Based is open.
- Schmale Senior Residence Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Villa de Vida Poway Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- The Grove Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Villa Lakeshore Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
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There are 24,458 low-income apartments in San Diego County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in San Diego County, California can range from $597 to $2,795 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 10,876 low-income homes in San Diego County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $501 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving San Diego County, California
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of San Diego | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Moderate Rehabilitation; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) |
San Diego County, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in San Diego County, California
San Diego County features 10,876 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in San Diego County, California
There are 24,458 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Diego County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Diego County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Diego County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in San Diego County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Diego County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,550 and $3,116.
2024 San Diego County, California Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County, California Fair Market Rent | $2,062 | $2,248 | $2,833 | $3,819 | $4,638 |
| San Diego County, California Payment Standard Range | $1,856 to $2,268 | $2,023 to $2,473 | $2,550 to $3,116 | $3,437 to $4,201 | $4,174 to $5,102 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
San Diego County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 36,047 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 10,876 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 47.08% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.85 |
| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
| Median Household Income | $64,309 ±$514 |
| Median Rent | $1,344 ±$6 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 54.08% ± 0.65pp |
| Total Population | 3,223,096 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Diego County is a county in California with a population of 3,223,096. There are 1,094,157 households in the county with an average household size of 2.86 persons. 47.08% of households in San Diego County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Diego County
The median gross income for households in San Diego County is $64,309 a year, or $5,359 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,344 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Diego County, a household making less than $4,480 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 54.08% of households who rent are overburdened in San Diego County.
Area Median Income In San Diego County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In San Diego County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $116,800
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in San Diego County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in San Diego County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the San Diego County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$28,950 | $33,100 | $37,250 | $41,350 | $44,700 | $48,000 | $51,300 | $54,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the San Diego County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$48,250 | $55,150 | $62,050 | $68,900 | $74,450 | $79,950 | $85,450 | $90,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the San Diego County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$77,200 | $88,200 | $99,250 | $110,250 | $119,100 | $127,900 | $136,750 | $145,550 |
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