Announcements

Information about Federal Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is currently in effect, which may disrupt the operations across many federal agencies, including the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) is not a federal agency. HACSD is still operating and supporting over 11,000 households with monthly rental assistance through our programs.

What This Means for Housing Choice Voucher and Rental Assistance Programs

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV or Section 8) is federally funded and may be impacted depending on the length and scope of the shutdown.

Update as of November 6, 2025:

• No Impact for October and November 2025 - Housing Assistance Payments were disbursed to landlords on schedule.
• Funding for December payments has been obligated by HUD and Housing Assistance Payments are expected to be as normal for December.  
• HACSD will continue to monitor and provide updates as we have more information.

Our Commitment

HACSD is in regular communication with HUD and industry partners to stay updated on the federal budget process and shutdown impacts.

We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available and remain committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this uncertain time.  Our top priority is protecting the housing stability for the households that we serve and maintaining open lines of communication with all partners.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

PUBLIC HOUSING REPOSITIONING

RAD/SECTION 18 SMALL PHA BLEND CONVERSION

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 November 5, 2025, 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 Repositioning of Public Housing through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program, combined with a Section 18 Disposition action, under the RAD/Section 18 Small PHA Blend Conversion.

Public testimony can be heard on the proposed Repositioning of Public Housing through HUD’s RAD/Section 18 Small PHA Blend Conversion. The Public Housing Agency (PHA) conversion will allow HACSD to improve and preserve affordable housing by switching platforms from Public Housing to Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers. The conversion will involve 121 units located at four sites in the City of Chula Vista. Dorothy Street Manor, 778 Dorothy St., Chula Vista, CA 91911; L Street Manor Apartments, 584 “L” St., Chula Vista, CA 91911; Melrose Manor Apartments, 1678 Melrose Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911; and Town Centre Manor, 434 F St., Chula Vista, CA 91910. The RAD/Section 18 blend allows small PHAs to convert 10 percent of the units under RAD and 90 percent of the units under Section 18, providing increased flexibility in financing and development options, while maintaining long-term affordability and housing protection for residents.

In lieu of in-person attendance, members of the public are strongly encouraged to submit their comments ahead of the meeting via e-mail at HACSDBOARDS.HHSA@SDCOUNTY.CA.GOV.

Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and during the 45-day comment period ending on November 5, 2025, to Gabriela M. Nevins, County of San Diego, Housing and Community Development Services, 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA  92123.

The County of San Diego Health and Human Service Agency, Housing and Community Development Services invites the public to review and comment on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). 

Each year, the County must submit the CAPER which describes program accomplishments during the previous fiscal year for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.  The CDBG and ESG programs fund housing, community development and public services and activities in the Urban County comprised of the unincorporated area, as well as the six participating cities of Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach. The San Diego County HOME Program provides funds for housing activities in the HOME Consortium which includes the Urban County as well as the six participating cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Mesa, San Marcos, Santee, and Vista. The HOPWA program provides funding for housing and housing related services for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families throughout the entire County of San Diego.

The public may provide comments in writing during the 15-day comment period ending September 22, 2025. The CAPER can be accessed electronically here: Plan, Policies, and Report.

Written comments should be submitted by mail or email to Housing and Community Development Services, Community Development Division, 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123, or emailed to: Community.Development@sdcounty.ca.gov.

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (English)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Simplified Chinese)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Spanish)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Vietnamese)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Arabic)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Farsi)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Somali)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Tagalog)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Dari)

24-25 CAPER Public Notice (Korean)

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