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Instructions: County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is gathering public input to develop an Annual Plan Strategy required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to guide project selection and funding priorities included in our Annual Plan for HUD entitlement programs.

This survey will be open from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Your responses will help us better understand community priorities and help determine how certain federal funds (the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Programs) will be prioritized next year.

Language Access: You can view and complete this survey in your preferred language by using the “Select Language” translation tool located at the top of the web page. This tool will automatically translate the survey into the language you choose.

All questions are voluntary, and your answers should reflect your experience in your community. We do not collect any personal identifiable information. For questions, please contact: community.development@sdcounty.ca.gov. Estimated survey time: 5–10 minutes.

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

High rent prices

Lack of affordable housing options

Limited access to homeownership opportunities

Poor housing conditions in need of repair

Lack of rental assistance programs

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Other (please specify)

Section 1

AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

What types of housing programs are most needed in your community? (Rank in order of importance: 1 = Most Important, 4 = Least Important)

Building new affordable housing units

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Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers

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Repairing existing homes/apartments for low-income residents

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Rental assistance programs

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Section 2

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS

Which population(s) would you prioritize for housing supports in your community? (Select up to 2)

Extremely low-income households

Families with children

Individuals experiencing homelessness

People with disabilities

Seniors

Survivors of domestic violence

Youth (ages 18-24)

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Other (please specify)

Section 3

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE

What are the top priority needs in your community? (Rank in order of importance: 1 = Most Important, 6 = Least Important)

Affordable housing (building new units, housing repairs, purchasing land for affordable housing)

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Rental assistance / housing affordability

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Homelessness services (shelter, outreach, eviction prevention, etc.)

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Public services (youth services, senior programs, food assistance programs, childcare, domestic violence services)

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Neighborhood improvements (parks, streets, lighting, accessibility improvements, community spaces)

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Prefer not to answer

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Section 4

HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING STABILITY

What are the most pressing housing challenges for people experiencing homelessness in your community? (Select up to 3)

Lack of emergency shelters

Lack of transitional or supportive housing programs

Lack of affordable housing options

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

Lack of mental health and substance use services linked to housing

Limited case management and supportive services

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

What types of housing services are most needed for people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness? (Rank in order of importance: 1 = Most Important, 6 = Least Important)

Emergency Shelter

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Financial emergency assistance for rent & utilities (eviction prevention)

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Outreach services

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Permanent supportive housing

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Rapid rehousing (move-in and temporary rental assistance)

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Supportive Service (housing navigation, case management, hygiene/basic needs service, legal assistance (tenant protections), job training and/or employment assistance

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Prefer not to answer

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Section 5

HOPWA - SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS

Which types of housing are most needed for people living with HIV/AIDS? (Rank in order of importance: 1 = Most Important, 6 = Least Important)

Emergency / short‑term housing (e.g., hotel/motel vouchers, emergency placements)

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Facility‑based permanent housing (dedicated housing buildings/units with onsite supports, independent living housing)

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Permanent housing placement assistance (security deposit, application/move‑in fees)

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Permanent housing with rental assistance (e.g., tenant‑based rental assistance for scattered‑site apartments)

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Short‑term rent, mortgage, or utility assistance to prevent homelessness

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Transitional / bridge housing (temporary housing while securing permanent housing)

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Prefer not to answer

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Which supportive services are most needed for people living with HIV/AIDS alongside housing assistance? (Select up to 3)

Benefits navigation (SSI/SSDI, Medi‑Cal, CalFresh)

Case management / housing navigation

Food / nutrition support

Linkage to HIV medical care and medications

Mental health or substance‑use support

Peer support / community connection

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

Do you have any additional comments or suggestions for improving housing stability, affordability, or quality of life in your community? Maximum characters: 255

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Voluntary Respondent Information

10.

Which best describes you or agency you represent: (Select one)

Resident

Nonprofit/service provider

Small business owner

For-profit provider

Developer

Government (City, County, State, Federal)

Education sector

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Other (please specify)

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Area(s) served/lived:

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