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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in San Diego County, California
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in San Diego County, California. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- San Diego Housing Commission
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $2,823
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $87,450
- HUD-recorded properties
- 401
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in San Diego County is administered by San Diego Housing Commission, (619) 231-9400. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code CA063. It reports 16,368 Housing Choice Voucher units and 189 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for San Diego County
San Diego County is in HUD’s San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $130,900).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $61,250 |
| 2 people | $70,000 |
| 3 people | $78,750 |
| 4 people | $87,450 |
| 5 people | $94,450 |
| 6 people | $101,450 |
| 7 people | $108,450 |
| 8 people | $115,450 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,750 | $61,250 | $97,950 |
| 2 people | $42,000 | $70,000 | $111,950 |
| 3 people | $47,250 | $78,750 | $125,950 |
| 4 people | $52,450 | $87,450 | $139,900 |
| 5 people | $56,650 | $94,450 | $151,100 |
| 6 people | $60,850 | $101,450 | $162,300 |
| 7 people | $65,050 | $108,450 | $173,500 |
| 8 people | $69,250 | $115,450 | $184,700 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $2,192 | $2,335 | $2,823 | $3,743 | $4,526 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $2,192 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $2,335 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,823 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,743 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,526 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO41740M41740. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in San Diego County
HUD records 125 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anja House | 10045 Anja Pl, Lakeside 92040 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (619) 938-2850 |
| Aquilla House | 10200 Aquilla Dr, Lakeside 92040 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (619) 938-2850 |
| Bella Vista | 4742 Solola Ave, San Diego 92113 | HUD-Assisted Property | 144 assisted | (619) 527-8600 |
| BIG SISTER LEAGUE RESIDENCY | 3360 4th Ave, San Diego 92103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (619) 692-1485 |
| Broadway Apts. I | 1562 E Main St, El Cajon 92021 | HUD-Assisted Property | 128 assisted | — |
| Broadway Apts. II | 1562 E Main St, El Cajon 92021 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (619) 442-9467 |
| Cantebria Senior Homes | 645 Via Cantebria, Encinitas 92024 | HUD-Assisted Property | 44 assisted | — |
| Canyon Rim Apartments | 10845 Via Los Narcisos, San Diego 92129 | HUD-Assisted Property | 244 assisted | — |
| Carlton Country Club Villas | 9345 Carlton Oaks Dr, Santee 92071 | HUD-Assisted Property | 121 assisted | (619) 449-7343 |
| Casa Colina Del Sol | 5207 52nd Pl, San Diego 92105 | HUD-Assisted Property | 74 assisted | — |
| CASA DE CORTEZ | 528 De Luz Rd, Fallbrook 92028 | HUD-Assisted Property | 28 assisted | — |
| CATHEDRAL ARMS | 3911 Park Blvd, San Diego 92103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 205 assisted | (619) 291-3883 |
| CATHEDRAL PLAZA | 1551 3rd Ave, San Diego 92101 | HUD-Assisted Property | 172 assisted | (619) 234-0093 |
| CERRO PUEBLO | 2835 Clairemont Dr, San Diego 92117 | HUD-Assisted Property | 46 assisted | (619) 275-5361 |
| COLUMBIA TOWER | 904 State St, San Diego 92101 | HUD-Assisted Property | 148 assisted | (619) 696-0201 |
| Congregational Tower | 288 F St, Chula Vista 91910 | HUD-Assisted Property | 184 assisted | (619) 420-8700 |
| CORONADO TERRACE APARTMENTS | 1183 25th St, Otay Mesa 92154 | HUD-Assisted Property | 243 assisted | (619) 423-5804 |
| Del Prado | 3878 Beyer Blvd, San Ysidro 92173 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (619) 668-1532 |
| Delta Manor Apartments | 4245 Delta St, San Diego 92113 | HUD-Assisted Property | 21 assisted | (619) 266-8395 |
| DOWNSTOWN – VISTA | 1089 Jennifer Cir, Vista 92083 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | — |
| DOWNSTOWN SAN MARCOS | 2248 TIERRA VERDE, San Marcos 92069 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | — |
| El Cajon Apartments | 180 Ballantyne St, El Cajon 92020 | HUD-Assisted Property | 88 assisted | (619) 447-3590 |
| ELDORADO | 115 S Clementine St, Oceanside 92054 | HUD-Assisted Property | 83 assisted | (760) 722-1164 |
| ESCONDIDO APTS | 500 N Midway Dr, Escondido 92027 | HUD-Assisted Property | 91 assisted | — |
| EUCLID AVENUE APTS | 4115 Euclid Ave, San Diego 92105 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | 1-619-276-6271×14 |
| First Congregational Memorial Tower | 3541 Park Blvd, San Diego 92103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 99 assisted | — |
| Garden Villas | 1260 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91911 | HUD-Assisted Property | 99 assisted | — |
| George D. McKinney Retirement Center | 5625 Imperial Ave, San Diego 92114 | HUD-Assisted Property | 59 assisted | (619) 264-1979 |
| Golden Age Gardens Apts | 740 S 36th St, San Diego 92113 | HUD-Assisted Property | 75 assisted | (619) 231-7833 |
| Grace House | 2507 Hibiscus Ave, Vista 92081 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | — |
| GRACE TOWER | 3955 Park Blvd, San Diego 92103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 165 assisted | — |
| Granger Apts. | 2700 E 8th St, National City 91950 | HUD-Assisted Property | 163 assisted | — |
| Grant Heights Park | 2663 J St, San Diego 92102 | HUD-Assisted Property | 28 assisted | — |
| GREEN MANOR | 4041 Ibis St, San Diego 92103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 122 assisted | (619) 297-1601 |
| GUADALUPE PLAZA | 4142 42nd St, San Diego 92105 | HUD-Assisted Property | 124 assisted | — |
| HORTON HOUSE | 333 G St, San Diego 92101 | HUD-Assisted Property | 150 assisted | — |
| JUNIPER GARDENS APTS | 4251 Juniper St, San Diego 92105 | HUD-Assisted Property | 40 assisted | — |
| Key Largo Apts | 380 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon 92021 | HUD-Assisted Property | 105 assisted | (619) 444-6654 |
| LA JOLLA MARINE APTS | 7410 Cuvier St, La Jolla 92037 | HUD-Assisted Property | 8 assisted | — |
| LA MESA-SPRINGS APT | 8070 Orange Ave, La Mesa 91942 | HUD-Assisted Property | 128 assisted | — |
| LAKESHORE VILLA | 6888 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego 92119 | HUD-Assisted Property | 124 assisted | — |
| LAKESIDE GARDENS | 12219 Roberts Way, Lakeside 92040 | HUD-Assisted Property | 84 assisted | (619) 443-2150 |
| Lexington Green Apts | 1415 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon 92019 | HUD-Assisted Property | 110 assisted | — |
| Lil Jackson Senior Community | Lake Blvd/College, Oceanside 92056 | HUD-Assisted Property | 79 assisted | (760) 726-2961 |
| LIONS COMMUNITY MANOR | 310 Market St, San Diego 92101 | HUD-Assisted Property | 129 assisted | — |
| MAR VISTA ELDORADO | 802 Topeka St, Oceanside 92054 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | — |
| Mar Vista House | 4602 Allende Ave, Oceanside 92057 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (760) 721-1706 |
| MARINERS COVE APTS | 4392 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego 92107 | HUD-Assisted Property | 100 assisted | (619) 225-1473 |
| Martin House | 1262 Via Encinos Dr, Fallbrook 92028 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (760) 721-1706 |
| Meadowbrook Apts. I | 7844 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego 92139 | HUD-Assisted Property | 366 assisted | (619) 479-6565 |
| MERCY GARDENS | 540 Lewis St, San Diego 92103 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (619) 255-8891 |
| Michalowski House | 6205 Alverton Dr, Carlsbad 92009 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (760) 721-1706 |
| Mitchell House | 1736 Anza Ave, Vista 92084 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (760) 521-5771 |
| MONTECITO VILLAGE | 1464 Montecito Rd, Ramona 92065 | HUD-Assisted Property | 70 assisted | (760) 789-6666 |
| Montgomery House | 1658 Montgomery Dr, Vista 92084 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | — |
| MORGAN TOWERS | 1415 D Ave, National City 91950 | HUD-Assisted Property | 151 assisted | — |
| MURRAY MANOR APARTMENTS | 5700 Cowles Mountain Blvd, La Mesa 91942 | HUD-Assisted Property | 198 assisted | (619)460-9600×102 |
| North River Club | 4520 N River Rd, Oceanside 92057 | HUD-Assisted Property | 56 assisted | (760) 439-5612 |
| Oriente House | 3081 Oriente Dr, Vista 92084 | HUD-Assisted Property | 6 assisted | (760) 721-1706 |
| OTAY PARK | 1172 30th St, San Diego 92154 | HUD-Assisted Property | 72 assisted | (619) 429-7903 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptable Housing | 2420 44th St, San Diego 92105 | Public Housing Development | 35 total | (619) 231-9400 |
| Otay Villas | 605 Picador Blvd, San Diego 92154 | Public Housing Development | 78 total | (619) 231-9400 |
| TOWN CENTER MANOR | 434 F St, Chula Vista 91910 | Public Housing Development | 121 total | (858) 694-4801 |
| University Canyon North | 2059 Via Las Cumbres, San Diego 92111 | Public Housing Development | 36 total | (619) 231-9400 |
| Vista Verde | 355 S 33rd St, San Diego 92113 | Public Housing Development | 40 total | (619) 231-9400 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15TH & COMMERCIAL | 1501 IMPERIAL AVE, SAN DIEGO 92101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 139 assisted | — |
| 16TH & MARKET APTS | 1550 MARKET ST, SAN DIEGO 92101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 134 assisted | — |
| 26TH ST APTS | 801 26TH ST, SAN DIEGO 92102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 8 assisted | — |
| 29TH ST APTS | 402 S 29TH ST, SAN DIEGO 92113 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 5 assisted | — |
| 49TH ST APTS | 340 S 49TH ST, SAN DIEGO 92113 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 13 assisted | — |
| 525 ORANGE AVE | 525 ORANGE AVE, CORONADO 92118 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 16 assisted | — |
| ALABAMA MANOR APTS | 3836 ALABAMA ST, SAN DIEGO 92104 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 66 assisted | — |
| ALPHA SQUARE | 550 14TH STREET, SAN DIEGO 92101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| ALPHA SQUARE | 550 14TH STREET, SAN DIEGO 92101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 148 assisted | — |
| ARBOR TERRACE (SAN DIEGO) | 3693 FLORIDA ST, SAN DIEGO 92104 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 69 assisted | — |
| ARBOR VILLAGE APTS | 4914 LOGAN AVE, SAN DIEGO 92113 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 111 assisted | — |
| ATMOSPHERE II | 1453 FOURTH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO 92101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 103 assisted | — |
| AUBURN PARK APTS | 5135 UNIVERSITY AVE, SAN DIEGO 92105 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 67 assisted | — |
| AUTUMN TERRACE | 251 AUTUMN DR, SAN MARCOS 92069 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| AVOCADO COURT | 215 E EL NORTE PKWY, ESCONDIDO 92026 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| BEACHWIND COURT | 624 12TH ST, IMPERIAL BEACH 91932 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 15 assisted | — |
| BEACON APARTMENTS | 1425 C STREET, SAN DIEGO 92101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 43 assisted | — |
| BELLA VISTA APARTMENTS | 4742 SOLOLA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO 92113 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 169 assisted | — |
| BELLA VISTA APTS PHASE III | 545 N MOLLISON AVE, EL CAJON 92021 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 148 assisted | — |
| BENSON PLACE APARTMENTS (FKA: HOLLISTER APARTMENTS) | 1010 OUTER ROAD, SAN DIEGO 92154 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 82 assisted | — |
| BEYER COURTYARD APTS | 3412 BEYER BLVD, SAN DIEGO 92173 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| BLUEWATER (FKA FAIRMOUNT FAMILY HOUSING) | 6121 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, SAN DIEGO 92120 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 79 assisted | — |
| BOULEVARD APTS | 3137 EL CAJON BLVD, SAN DIEGO 92104 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 23 assisted | — |
| BRIDGEPORT PROPERTIES I | 4283 EL CAJON BLVD, SAN DIEGO 92105 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 155 assisted | — |
| BRIDGEPORT PROPERTIES II | 4283 EL CAJON BLVD, SAN DIEGO 92105 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 242 assisted | — |
| BRIGHTON PLACE | 14045 BRIGHTON AVE, POWAY 92064 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 76 assisted | — |
| BRISA DEL MAR VILLAGE APTS | 1689 BROADWAY, CHULA VISTA 91911 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 105 assisted | — |
| BROOKVIEW SENIOR HOUSING | 13120 POMERADO RD, POWAY 92064 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 100 assisted | — |
| C4 | 406-430, 445-451 ORANGE AVE; 560-566, 840 G AVE, CORONADO 92118 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| CAMPINA COURT APTS | 9000 CAMPINA DR, LA MESA 91942 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| CANYON RIM APTS | 10931 GERANA ST, SAN DIEGO 92129 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 353 assisted | — |
| CAPE COD SENIOR VILLAS | 1710 MAXSON ST, OCEANSIDE 92054 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 35 assisted | — |
| CARLTON VILLAS APARTMENTS | 9345 CARLTON OAKS DRIVE, SANTEE 92071 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 129 assisted | — |
| CASA COLINA DEL SOL | 5207 52ND PL, SAN DIEGO 92105 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| CASA DE CORTEZ | 528 DE LUZ RD, FALLBROOK 92028 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 31 assisted | — |
| CASA NETTLETON APTS | 160 NETTLETON RD, VISTA 92083 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 28 assisted | — |
| CASA PULETA APTS | 1445 S 45TH ST, SAN DIEGO 92113 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 53 assisted | — |
| CASA SIERRA | 225 50TH ST, SAN DIEGO 92102 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| CASSIA HEIGHTS APTS | 2029 CASSIA RD, CARLSBAD 92009 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| CCBA SENIOR GARDEN | 438 THIRD AVE, SAN DIEGO 92101 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).