BACKGROUND

HCDS administers four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal entitlement programs:

• 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.

The administration of these programs includes the preparation of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan), as well as the Annual Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for each of the Consolidated Plan years. HCDS’ current Consolidated Plan was approved by the Board of Supervisors of April 7, 2020, and covers the time period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025.