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 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 is the difference between the 5-Year Agency Plan and the Annual Agency Plan?
The Five-Year Agency Plan and the Annual Plan are documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs). These documents serve different purposes and have different timeframes. Both plans are required for PHAs managing federal housing programs and they ensure alignment with HUD regulations and community housing needs.
The Five-Year Agency Plan outlines the PHA's long term goals and strategies for addressing housing needs of the community.
The Annual Plan provides detailed, year-specific information on the PHA's policies, programs and actions to achieve the goals outlined in the 5-Year Plan.
| Aspect | 5-Year Agency Plan | Annual Plan |
| Purpose | Long-term strategy and vision | Yearly operational and program updates |
| Timeframe | 5 years | 1 year |
| Scope | Mission and vision | Report out goals, new activities |
| Frequency of submission | Once every 5 years | Annually |
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