
County of San Diego
Security Deposit Assistance Program
The County of San Diego’s Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP) helps eligible County residents with a security deposit payment.
The program provides one-time payment assistance for renters unable to pay for a security deposit through a security deposit voucher program. The security deposit cannot exceed two months’ rent for a maximum award amount of $7,000. Vouchers are limited. Application period opened September 3, 2021 and will remain open until further notice. Applications submitted during the first two weeks will be assigned for review via a random lottery. Applications received after the first two week period will be assigned for review based on date and time of application as funding permits.
Application period opened September 3, 2021.
To apply over the phone or for assistance: Call (858) 694-4801
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this program, households must meet all the following criteria:
Jurisdiction:
- HCDS will serve individuals and families in the cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista and the unincorporated areas of San Diego
Eligible Income:
- Household must fall at or below 120% Area Median Income (AMI) limit
FAMILY SIZE | 120% of AMI |
1 | $109,400 |
2 | $125,000 |
3 | $140,600 |
4 | $156,200 |
5 | $168,800 |
6 | $181,200 |
7 | $193,800 |
8 | $206,200 |
Rental Information:
- Rental period for unit should not be less than six months
- New unit where security deposit assistance is being provided must be located in the County’s jurisdiction
Help With Your Application
If you need help with your application, these community based organizations are able to help;
Organization | Address | Phone | Languages |
South Bay Community Services | 430 F Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 | (619) 420-3620 | English, Spanish |
La Maestra | 4060 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105-1608 | (619) 269-1254 | English, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Chaldean |
If you are a Community Based Organization that is assisting with applications and have any questions or would like training regarding these programs, please contact us at (858) 694-4801 for assistance.
Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP) flyer and FAQ's
SDAP Flyer
English / Spanish / Arabic / Mandarin / Vietnamese / Tagalog
SDAP FAQ
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Additional translations for Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese coming soon
News Articles
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Landlords
- Landlord webinar available the 1st Thursday of every month from 9am-10am.
Microsoft Teams meeting
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+1 619-343-2539,,633625638# United States, San Diego
Phone Conference ID: 633 625 638#
- Informational session that will cover the Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program. Landlords will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program.
- For questions, please email eraplandlordquestions.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov or call (858) 694-4801.
- Landlord Flyer
Upcoming Events
Learn more about the Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program by visiting our booth at these local community events:
October 1st: San Diego: Southeastern Live Well Center Groundbreaking, 9am-10am Southeastern Live Well Center (livewellsd.org)