Housing and Community Development Services Announcements
To comply with Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C 5304(d)), as amended, HCDS has prepared the following One-for-One Replacement Plan for the Estrella affordable housing project. 24 CFR 42.375 requires that all occupied and vacant occupiable lower-income dwellings that are demolished in connection with an assisted HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) activity must be replaced with comparable lower-income dwelling units.
One-for-One Replacement Plan – Estrella
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is announcing the posting of the draft FY 2023-24 Annual Plan. The County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 2023 in Room 310 at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA. The Board will consider the proposed use of an estimated: $4,227,770 in CDBG funds; $3,496,403 in HOME funds; $370,070 in ESG funds; and $6,240,872 in HOPWA funds that the County will receive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Board will also consider the proposed use of an estimated $4,000,000 in FY 2022-23 CDBG and HOME Program revenues and the reallocation of an estimated $12,400,000 in previous years’ HOME, ESG, CDBG and HOPWA entitlements. The Annual Plan describes proposed activities to be funded from FY 2023-24 and previous year entitlements, which must meet the goals established in the 2020-24 Consolidated Plan.
Public Notice:
Draft Plan:
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) is announcing the posting of the draft FY 2023-24 Agency Plan.
The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego will hold a public hearing on April 5, 2023, 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 Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, and the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Administrative Plan. The DRAFT HACSD Agency Plan is being released for a 45-day public review and comment period as of February 17, 2023.
In lieu of attending the public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to submit comments via email at publiccomment@sdcounty.ca.gov or by mail to the County of San Diego, Housing and Community Development Services, Attn: Monique Mercier, 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123. The public comment period ends on April 5, 2023.
Public Notice:
The County of San Diego Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is launching a pilot program to provide seniors who are at-risk of homelessness with a flat rental subsidy of $500 a month for 18 months, payable directly to their landlord. Assistance payments are anticipated to begin in Spring 2023.
Full name and contact information are required to get on the application list. Application packets will be sent to those on the list. Application assistance and translation services will be provided.
Please review the SRSP flyer for details and program eligibility criteria:
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Join the Application List:
HSEC-OHS.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov or by calling 619-980-4168.
The County of San Diego, Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) has launched a new, enhanced Landlord Incentive Program (LIP) available for a limited time only. These increased incentives are available to landlords executing new leases with County of San Diego voucher holders participating in applicable special programs.
This new, robust package of incentives includes:
- LEASING BONUS: Landlords may receive up to $2500 for each unit newly leased to a person experiencing homelessness.
- APPLICATION EXPENSES: Financial Assistance of up to $50 may be paid directly to landlords to cover application costs, such as a credit report and application fees.
- SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE: Receive up to two months’ rent security deposit.
- HOLDING FEES: May be available for eligible participants.
- LANDLORD LIAISON: Valued landlord partners receive personal customer service staff member.
*Subject to funding availability. The Enhanced Landlord Incentive Program (LIP) may close at any time.
For questions, please email hcds_landlordliaison.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov or call (858) 694-4801.
New Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) offers a monthly discount on internet service bill, for eligible households.
Housing and Community Development (HCDS) program participants and applicants may qualify for the new Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a monthly discount on internet service and a one-time discount of $100 for a laptop, desktop, or tablet purchased through a participating provider. Households participating in certain government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medi-Cal, WIC, or other programs are eligible to receive this benefit.
For more information or to apply for this program, visit affordableconnectivity.com
Notice
of Funding Availability - No Place Like Home Program
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is announcing the availability of funding for affordable multi-family supportive housing. Funds will be provided in the form of loans to successful applicants serving persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness.
Application submittals must be complete and in compliance with all of the specified application requirements set forth in the NOFA solicitation documents.
For more information, please visit our website or email Community.Development@sdcounty.ca.gov .
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