Eligible Communities

The County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) receives approximately $14 million in federal entitlement funding each year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the following entitlement programs and eligible communities: 

• 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.