Resources

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The County offers a range of programs and tools to support residents and developers. Below are links to some of our most popular resources.

For Residents (San Diego County region)

Housing and Community Development website has information on:

  • Rental assistance programs
  • Affordable housing
  • First-time homebuyer
  • Home repair programs
  • Homeless Services

Alternatives to Incarceration website is for anyone re-entering the community and needs help finding housing.

Landlord Resources has information on how to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program. 

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) has information on how to build an ADU on your property.

Dwelling Unit Building Plans to access pre-approved building plans for ADUs and Single-Family Dwellings.

For Developers 

Looking to develop in the unincorporated area? These resources provide guidance on funding opportunities, zoning rules, housing laws, forms and applications, and land use policies to help you plan and complete your project.

Data Tools on Opportunities and Risk Factors

  • Opportunityatlas.org provides information on where to invest thru an equity lens.
  • Htaindex.cnt.org has the Housing and Transportation Affordability Index that provides a comprehensive view of affordability that includes both the cost of housing and the cost of transportation at the neighborhood level.
  • Climatecheck.com where you can learn about how climate change can affect your property.
  • Firststreet.org/methodology website has physics-based models that calculate property-level risk statistics today, and into the future.

Funding Opportunities

Zoning Rules & Housing Laws

Forms, Applications, & Plans

Land Use Policies

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Key Contacts

Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

Land Use and Development