By Cassie N. Saunders
County of San Diego Communications Office
The County of San Diego’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) wants to hear from you on how approximately $14 million should be invested in the unincorporated areas and small cities of the County. Funding can be used for homelessness services and shelters, public services, and community infrastructure.
Share your thoughts at virtual and in person community meetings on how you would prioritize funding for housing, homelessness, and community infrastructure.
In Person:
Imperial Beach Library
Monday, Aug. 7
5:30-6:30 p.m.
810 Imperial Beach Blvd.,
91932
Fallbrook Library
Tuesday, Aug. 8
5:30-6:30 p.m.
124 Mission Rd., 92028
Del Mar Library
Wednesday, Aug. 9
4:30-5:30 p.m.
1309 Camino Del Mar, 92014
Spring Valley Library
Thursday, Aug. 10
5:30-6:30 p.m.
836 Kempton St., 91977
Lakeside Library
Monday, Aug. 14
4:30-5:30 p.m.
12428 Woodside Ave., 92040
Virtual:
Session One
Tuesday, Aug. 8
10-11 a.m.
Session Two
Tuesday, Aug. 15
5 -6 p.m.
If you cannot attend one of the 2024-2025 Annual Plan Strategy community forums, more information and engagement opportunities will be available on the San Diego County Engagement Center the week of August 7.
HCDS administers four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs to support the region’s low- and moderate-income households throughout the region. Those federal entitlement programs include:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
These funds are used to improve community development by providing decent housing and a suitable living environmental for low- to moderate-income households. Potential projects include park development, sidewalk construction, and supportive services such as nutrition assistance.
Applications for CDBG funding will open in September 2023.
Areas Served: Unincorporated San Diego County, Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
These programs fund affordable housing opportunities such as the County’s First-Time Homebuyer Program and multifamily affordable housing. Notices of HOME funding availability are posted as money becomes available.
Areas Served: Unincorporated San Diego County, Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, and Vista.
Emergency Solutions Grants
These funds are for improving the quality and number of emergency housing solutions, including shelters and transitional facilities for the homeless and supportive services to prevent at-risk families or individuals from becoming homeless.
Areas Served: Unincorporated San Diego County, Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach.
Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS
This funding is for housing and supportive services for those living with HIV/AIDS. Potential projects include housing operations assistance, tenant-based rental services and supportive services such as nutrition assistance.
Reprinted courtesy County of San Diego
