Rental Assistance
New Case Management System - Now Live!
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) is excited to announce that our New Case Management System, Yardi, is now live. All applicants currently on a wait list can now access their information through the RentCafe Portal.
For more information about the new system, visit our New Case Management System page or call us at 858-694-4801.
Upcoming Project Based Voucher Waitlist Openings
HACSD will be opening waitlists for two new Project-Based Voucher (PBV) developments:
If you are interested in applying, you may submit an application between March 9 and March 20, 2026. Applicants will be selected through a lottery system. Please note that there is no advantage to applying on the first day.
Important Note: You can register in the RentCafe Portal at any time using the “Apply for Rental Assistance” button below, but applications for the new waitlists will only be available between March 9 and March 20, 2026.
All other waitlists will remain closed.
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Rental Assistance Options |
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| At Housing and Community Development Services, we have several programs to help low-income people pay their rent so they may live in a safe, healthy place. | |||
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Apply For Rental Assistance | ||
| Learn how to complete an application for rental assistance programs. | |||
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Update Your Application | ||
| Make updates to your existing application. | |||
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Already Receiving Rental Assistance? | ||
| If you already receive rental assistance, we have new information just for you. | |||
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What is Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher? | ||
| Learn more about the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. | |||
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Veterans Services Overview | ||
| We help homeless veterans receive rental assistance and support services through VASH (Veterans Affairs Support Housing) and other programs. | |||
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Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) | ||
| Through the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program, we provide some housing and support services for people with HIV-AIDS. | |||
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Ending Homelessness | ||
| Several programs are available to help the homeless. | |||
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Public Housing | ||
| Learn about our Public Housing program. | |||
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Moderate Rehabilitation Program | ||
| Learn about the Moderate Rehabilitation program and what it offers. | |||
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| Learn more about the Resident Advisory Board and how to participate. | |||
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