The county’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is introducing a waiting list for renters interested in living in three new housing developments with specialized units that support seniors, low-income families and disabled adults experiencing homelessness.
These units are supported by rental subsidies from the Project-Based Housing Choice Voucher (PBV). Eligible applicants are selected from the waiting list and, if approved by the landlord, pay an affordable rent equal to approximately 30% of their income.
From Thursday, August 29, 7:30 a.m., applications will be available online and can be submitted at www.sdhcd.org. Applications are also accepted in person at the HCDS office, which opens at 7:30 a.m. and has copies available, or by phone at 858-694-4801.
“County project-based vouchers encourage the development of much-needed affordable housing in the region and are an important way the county supports the housing needs of vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled,” said David Estrella, director of HCDS.
Public notices are published on HCDS websiteLocal newspapers, social media, email newsletters, and flyers distributed to county partners and community centers.
Waiting lists will be opened for the following project-based voucher developments.
Santa Fe Senior Village
- 53 furnished, new, unoccupied units, some of the units will be allocated via the waiting list and some through recommendations from partner service providers.
- Housing for seniors aged 62 and over
- 414-428 N. Santa Fe Ave, Vista
star
- 96 new, vacant units
- Housing for low-income families, 24 of them through project-related vouchers
- 604 Richmar Ave, San Marcos
Windwood
- 23 project-based voucher units in an existing building that is currently occupied. This waiting list is used to accommodate future vacancies in the facility.
- Housing for homeless adults with disabilities and low-income families
- 1560 S. Escondido Blvd, Escondido
The need for affordable housing far exceeds available funds, requiring waitlists in many rental assistance programs. The County is implementing waitlists to fill current and future vacancies at these locations.
All applicants will be selected from HCDS waiting lists, following federal housing guidelines and program criteria. Please visit www.sdhcd.org for further information on the participation requirements and the services offered in the individual facilities.
