Community Development
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Welcome to the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) webpage for the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS). This page serves as the central location for current and upcoming funding opportunities administered by HCDS, including programs that support construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable housing, community development, homelessness assistance, and public services.
Please Note: Funding opportunities posted on this webpage are intended for eligible organizations, agencies, and development partners, and are not direct assistance programs for housing support. Individual community members seeking housing resources or assistance, please visit our Housing Directory webpage.
For more information on Notice of Funding Availability, please email us at Community.Development@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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You may subscribe to receive notifications regarding future funding opportunities. You will be directed to enter your email address or phone number to receive notifications. Once submitted, you will see a list of available distribution lists/topics. Select Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Housing Development under the Housing Section, along with any other areas of interest.
Funding Opportunities
Notice of Funding Availability – Affordable Housing
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is announcing the availability of funds for the acquisition, construction, and/or rehabilitation of multi-family affordable housing.
Application submittals must be complete and in compliance with all of the specified application requirements set forth in the NOFA solicitation documents. A completed application may be submitted by November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM pacific standard time.
Industry Day: Join us for a Virtual Industry Day on October 15, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM where we will answer any questions you may have related to this NOFA. Please RSVP to receive meeting details. View and share the Industry Day Flyer.
If you need technical assistance, please contact staff by email at: community.development@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Accepting FY 2027-28, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications
The County of San Diego Housing & Community Development Services (HCDS) is now accepting FY 2027–28 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications from September 21–October 30, 2026. Proposals will be due by 3:00 PM on October 30, 2026.
CDBG funds support eligible public facilities, infrastructure, public services, and economic development activities that benefit low‑ and moderate‑income residents in unincorporated areas. Resident submissions may recommend projects but do not receive funding directly.
CDBG Application Instructions - Application information and resources can be found here: CDBG Application Process.
CDBG Application Assistance - HCDS will offer a virtual application information session and offer one‑on‑one technical assistance for applicants seeking guidance on eligibility, project requirements, and completing the online application.
- Who Should Attend: Non-profit, County department, or Participating city staff who have a potential CDBG project in mind, private citizens who want to learn more about funding their CDBG ideas, help with questions, and need 1:1 technical assistance.
- When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Virtual Session
For questions about the Community Development Block Grant please email community.development@sdcounty.ca.gov.
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