FY2026-27 Community Input Questionnaire

The County of San Diego, Housing and Community Development Services is gathering community input for the creation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Strategy (Strategy). The Strategy will provide guidance for the County’s project selection and funding prioritization for our federal entitlement programs. Entitlement funding is allocated to address the housing, infrastructure, community development and public service needs of the Unincorporated County and various participating cities.

We invite residents, stakeholders, and community partners to take this brief online questionnaire (3-5 minutes) and share their insights, as we work to create healthy, safe, and thriving communities in San Diego County!

Questionnaires are available in 134 languages including all County threshold languages. For translation, please click on the Select Language - Google Translation tool located at the top of the webpage.

I’m completing this survey as: (Select one)

Myself - a resident

A Housing Professional

Representative of a Non-Profit Organization

Representative of a Government Organization (local, state, federal)

If Government Organization or Other (please specify)

Zip Code and/or Areas(s) served:

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2025-29 Consolidated Plan Goal - Affordable Housing Opportunities

The following questions are centered around the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Consolidated Plan goal to support Affordable Housing Opportunities, investing entitlement funding in housing options that both expand the affordable housing stock and increase efficiency and affordability within the existing housing supply.

What are the biggest challenges related to affordable housing in your community? (Select up to 3)

High rent prices

Lack of affordable housing options

Lack of housing inventory

Limited access to homeownership opportunities

Poor housing conditions in need for rehabilitation/repair

Risk of displacement due to rising costs (gentrification)

Lack of rental assistance programs

Other (please specify)

What types of housing programs should be prioritized for funding?

(Rank in order of importance: 1 = Most Important, 5 = Least Important)

Building new affordable housing units

Select

Rental assistance programs

Select

Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers

Select

Rehabilitation of existing homes for low-income residents

Select

Housing programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities

Select

Have you or someone you know struggled to find affordable housing in your area in the past year?

Yes

In your opinion, what additional recommendations and/or actions could help increase access for affordable housing?

2025-29 Consolidated Plan Goal - Housing Stability

The following questions are centered around the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Consolidated Plan goal to support Housing Stability, strengthening and supporting housing stability amongst the region’s most vulnerable populations by supporting programs across the homeless to housed continuum.

What are the most pressing housing stability challenges for vulnerable populations in your community? (Select up to 3)

Lack of emergency shelters, transitional and/or supportive housing programs

Insufficient mental health and substance use services linked to housing

Barriers to securing long-term housing (e.g., rental history, credit, criminal records)

Insufficient employment opportunities

Insufficient resources for eviction prevention

Limited case management and supportive services

Other (please specify)

Which types of housing stability services should be prioritized for funding? (Rank in order of importance: 1 = Most Important, 5 = Least Important)

Emergency shelters and temporary housing

Select

Permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness

Select

Mental health and substance use services linked to housing

Select

Financial assistance for rent and utility payments

Select

Job training and employment services that support housing stability

Select

Have you or someone you know ever experienced housing instability or homelessness?

Yes, in the past year

☐ Yes, but more than a year ago

10.

What strategies or programs do you think would be most effective in preventing homelessness in our community?

2025-29 Consolidated Plan Goal - Quality of Life

The following questions are centered around the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Consolidated Plan goal to support the Quality of Life for residents, improving quality of life throughout communities by improving access to vital services, community infrastructure, and economic development opportunities.

11.

What community improvements would have the most positive impact on quality of life in your area? (Select up to 3)

Access to affordable childcare and early education programs

Access to job training and workforce development programs

Improved public transportation options

Expanded mental health and social services

Improved public infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, parks)

Increased public safety initiatives

Other (please specify)

12.

What economic development initiatives should be prioritized to support community growth?

(Rank in order of importance: 1 = Most Important, 5 = Least Important)

Small business support and economic development programs

Select

Job training and employment assistance programs

Select

Investment in local infrastructure and public spaces

Select

Community-based youth development programs

Select

Financial assistance for low-income families

Select

School-based programs that support the entire family

Select

13.

Are there any specific areas in your community that you feel are underserved or lack vital resources? (Maximum characters: 255)

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14.

What other issues or needs should we prioritize in the upcoming Annual Plan? (Maximum characters: 255)

Maximum 255 characters

0/255

15.

Do you have any additional comments or suggestions for improving housing stability, affordability, or quality of life in your community? (No character limit)