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PUBLIC NOTICE

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLAN
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
AMENDMENT TO FY 2025-29 5 YEAR AGENCY PLAN
AMENDMENT TO FY 2025-26 ANNUAL AGENCY PLAN

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 310 of the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA. Public testimony can be heard on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Annual Plan, Amendments to the FY 2025-29 5-Year Agency Plan and the FY 2025-26 Annual Agency Plan, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Administrative Plan. On January 16, 2026 the referenced Plans are being released for a 45-day public review and comment period.

Public testimony can be heard on the Proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Plan, Amendments to the FY 2025-29 5 Year Agency Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Agency Plan, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Administrative Plan. The Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan is a comprehensive guide to a PHA’s policies, programs, and operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. The Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy and Section 8 Administrative Plan are the governing documents for the PHA’s administration of its public housing program and Section 8 program.

In lieu of in-person attendance, members of the public are strongly encouraged to submit their comments on the proposed Public Housing Agency FY 2026-27 Annual Plan, Amendments to the FY 2025-29 5 Year Agency Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Agency Plan, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Administrative Plan via e-mail at HACSDBOARDS.HHSA@SDCOUNTY.CA.GOV All comments submitted are sent to the members of the Board of Commissioners and the Chief Administrative Officer for their consideration. Comments will be accepted until the end of the meeting.

Beginning January 16, 2026, the referenced documents and supporting documents can be accessed immediately at www.sdhcd.org and will be available for review at the following locations:

County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Services 3989 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123		Melrose Manor Apartments 1678 Melrose Ave., Apt.13 Chula Vista, CA 91911

Towncentre Manor Apartments 434 F St., Apt. 101 Chula Vista, CA 91911		L St. Manor Apartments 584 L St., Apt. F Chula Vista, CA 91911

Dorothy St. Manor Apartments 778 Dorothy St., Apt. A Chula Vista, CA 91911

Housing and Community Development Services
Website: www.sdhcd.org

Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and during the 45-day comment period ending on March 4, 2026, to:

County of San Diego
Housing and Community Development Services
Attn: Vana Nguyen
3989 Ruffin Road,
San Diego, CA 92123

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Important Notice: Housing Program Waitlist Closures

The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) will close the waitlists to new applicants for the following programs effective February 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.:

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
Public Housing Program
Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS Tenant Base Rental Assistance Program (HOPWA TBRA)

This closure also applies to the existing site-specific Project-Based Voucher (PBV) developments and the Mod-Rehab Program waitlists.

Why Are the Waitlist Closing?

Due to current and projected federal funding levels, HACSD does not anticipate selecting new applicants from the HCV and HOPWA TBRA waitlist for several years. Additionally, the number of applicants on each of the site-specific Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Mod Rehab and Public Housing waitlists is sufficient to fill anticipated vacancies over the next several years.

What Does This Mean for Current Applicants?

The waitlist closure does not affect people who are currently on the waitlist or who apply before the closure date. Applicants will remain active on their chosen waitlists with their existing application date and time.

Additional Resources:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document with additional information – Waitlist Closure FAQ
Housing Resource Directory – Housing Directory
Affordable Housing Interactive Map - HCDS Affordable Housing

For general questions regarding the waiting list or your application, please call 858-694-4801.