2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025-26 Annual Plan

What is the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

Each year, the County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) receives approximately $14 million in federal entitlement funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This funding is intended to provide increased affordable housing opportunities, support access to public services, and expand community infrastructure to create thriving communities. As required by HUD, the County is responsible for developing a Consolidated Plan every 5 years and an Annual Action Plan for each program year.

The Consolidated Plan is an evaluation of all housing and community development needs in the region, especially the unincorporated County. The Consolidated Plan is a strategic 5-year plan that incorporates market conditions and community input to establish new 5-year goals and objectives applicable to the four federal entitlement programs that the County administers through HCDS.

These programs include:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Supports communities by addressing local housing and community development needs. Areas Served: Unincorporated San Diego County, Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach.
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME): Primarily used to fund the development of affordable housing and rental assistance to lower-income households. Areas Served: Unincorporated San Diego County, Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, and Vista.
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): Provides direct services to persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Areas Served: Unincorporated San Diego County, Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach.
• Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA): Provides housing and services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Areas Served: All San Diego County.

Each year, HCDS is also responsible for creating an Annual Action Plan (Annual Plan), which includes an annual strategy that includes community input and serves as an action plan to achieve the 5-year Consolidated Plan goals. The Annual Plan also includes a summary of recommended projects and activities for the new program year, as well as a plan for the fiscal year allocation of the four entitlement programs.

Community Input Opportunities

Receiving community input is vital in determining the County's community development and housing needs, as well as developing the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Plan.

Community input can help set funding priorities for community infrastructure, affordable housing, public services, and more. There are multiple ways to provide your input and stay engaged throughout the Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan process.

Stay Engaged

• Subscribe to receive project updates and public comment notices STAY INFORMED
• Attend a virtual Project Proposal CDBG Session for CDBG Project Proposals
• Complete a Consolidated Plan Community Input Questionnaire (CLOSED)
• Attend an in-person or virtual Consolidated Plan Community Input Session (CLOSED)

We look forward to hearing from you!