FAQs
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program helps low-income families with rental assistance.
- Project Based Voucher (PBV) Program is a housing assistance program where the rental subsidy is tied to a specific unit. The assistance stays with the unit even if the tenant moves out.
- Public Housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families.
- Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).
- HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) creates flexible programs that provide assistance to individual households to help them afford the housing costs of market-rate units.
What is the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD)?
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) is one of six Public Housing Authorities that serve San Diego County.
Public Housing Authorities manage public housing units and administer rental assistance programs like Section 8 Vouchers to provide safe, affordable housing
What areas does HACSD serve?
There are six housing authorities in the San Diego region that administer the HCV program locally. The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego’s (HACSD) jurisdiction includes 13 incorporated cities and the unincorporated areas.
13 Incorporated Cities
| Chula Vista | Imperial Beach | Santee | |
| Coronado | La Mesa | Solana Beach | |
| Del Mar | Lemon Grove | Vista | |
| El Cajon | Poway | ||
| Escondido | San Marcos |
Unincorporated communities including, but not limited to:
| Alpine | Guatay | Potrero | |
| Bonita | Jacumba | Ramona | |
| Bonsall | Jamul | Spring Valley | |
| Borrego Springs | Julian | Santa Ysabel | |
| Boulevard | Lakeside | Tecate | |
| Campo | Lincoln Acres | Valley Center | |
| Descanso | Pala | Warner Springs | |
| Dulzura | Pauma Valley | ||
| Fallbrook | Pine Valley |
What programs does HACSD oversee?
What documents make up the Agency Plan?
The Agency Plan usually has two parts: a 5-Year Plan and an Annual Plan. The 5-Year Plan lays out long-term goals. The Annual Plan focuses on specific policies and operations for the coming year. It ensures accountability and transparency regarding funding use and program operations. It includes tenant admissions and policies, property maintenance, resident services, and the use of capital funds.
What is the ACOP and HCV Administrative Plan?
The Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan is a public document. It explains how a Public Housing Agency runs the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. It covers local policies on eligibility, the application steps, voucher issuance, income calculations, and housing quality standards. This plan ensures compliance with HUD regulations and federal/local fair housing laws. It is updated regularly to match federal rules and policies.
What is the RAD/Section 18 Small PHA Blend conversion?
The RAD/ Section 18 Small PHA Blend is an option that PHAs can utilize to convert public housing units to voucher based rental assistance. It allows a PHA with 250 or fewer public housing units to “blend” project-based voucher (PBV) assistance through a Rental Assistance Disposition (RAD) conversion with assistance from tenant protection vouchers (TPVs) awarded through a Section 18 disposition approval.
Where can I learn more about HACSD's Agency Plans?
You can learn more about the Agency Plans at HACSD's website Housing and Community Development Services
How can I get involved?
Community members can get involved by reviewing the Agency Plan documents and providing public comment during the designated comment period. Details on how to submit feedback and participate in meetings will be shared on this page.