Public housing agency · HUD code CA108
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code CA108. This profile is built from HUD’s own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 12,507
- Public housing units
- 121
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $2,823
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (858) 694-4801 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 12,507 Housing Choice Voucher units and 121 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority’s public housing in San Diego. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Chula Vista.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN CENTER MANOR | 434 F St, Chula Vista 91910 | Public Housing Development | 121 total | (858) 694-4801 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
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).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. 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 households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 3989 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
- Phone
- (858) 694-4801
- hcds.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov
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 Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · 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 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
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.