2-1-1 San Diego 

A connection to community services and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 San Diego also contains a database of affordable housing.

According to AB 987, which went into effect on January 1, 1989, a worksheet describing existing, new, and substantially rehabilitated housing units that were either developed or otherwise assisted with Low- and Moderate- Income Housing Funds or deed-restricted as a replacement or inclusionary housing has been prepared and posted. In addition, per AB 987, the City of National City maintains and annually updates this database of deed-restricted housing units and publishes it on the City’s website.

National City AB 987 Affordable Housing Database (PDF) 

Affordable Housing Resource Directory (PDF)

A Directory for Rental Assistance and Affordable housing by County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Services. Fair Housing, County Rental Assistance, FAQ, Rental Assistance Programs, Countywide Affordable Housing, FAQ, Services provided by the County. 

San Diego Housing Commission

Official webpage for the San Diego Housing Commission.

San Diego Housing Federation

To ensure that all San Diegans, regardless of income, have a chance at a safe, stable and affordable place to call home.

State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development 

official webpage for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Official webpage for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Area Median Income (AMI) & Rent Limits
Income and rent limits are updated on an annual basis (around April of each year). The 2024 limits are effective until the 2025 limits are released.

 HUD Annual income limits can also be found at FY 2024 Income Limits Documentation System 

 2024 Income and Rent Limits- EXPANDED (PDF)

Access from AT&T

Provides low-cost internet service for eligible households that include those that participate in SNAP benefits or receive Supplemental Security income benefits. Service includes free installation and in-home WIFI, no annual contract and no deposit. The cost is $10/month or less based on the maximum speed up to 25Mbps. The $10/month cost may be waived if the household applies separately to the EBB program.

Cox Connect2Complete and Connect Assist

Find out if you qualify for Cox Internet for as low as $0/mo after credit from the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). ACP provides eligible households with up to $30/mo. toward Cox Internet and equipment. This discount is available with select internet plans at all speeds. That means you can choose an internet plan today, apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program, and if you’re approved, you’ll receive a monthly notification when your credit has been applied. Our participation in the program is part of our commitment to affordable internet for all. credit applied w/in 1-2 billing cycles; limited-time program and subject to change; other restrictions apply. Learn more at cox.com/acp

Federal Emergency Broadband Program/Federal Affordable Connectivity Program:

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Congress created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, to replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure we can afford the connections we need for work, school, health care, and more for a long time.

Up to $30/monthly discount on your broadband service and associate equipment rentals

Up to $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying tribal lands

One-time discount of up to $100 on laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

Were to apply? https://acpbenefit.org/  Check your qualifications, apply online and explore local internet options.

Lokket Inc.:

Lokket was designed a solution that wirelessly beams backhaul internet from the tops of towers and skyscrapers to innovative small building receivers and then right into homes. Unlike other providers, they only need a few transmission points to cover an entire neighborhood. Lokket’s hardware is easily deployable and would install and activate in hours with no in-unit installation required.

Mohuman

Mohuman a San Diego nonprofit organization that helps individuals and families become digitally independent. They drive the transfer of power and resources to digitally underserved people through access to the internet and digital services for school, work, health, and government engagement. They partner with grassroots organizations and community residents to create and implement a digital resilience strategy that works for the whole community.

Tech Soup:

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables design and implementation of technology solutions for a more equitable planet. If you work at a nonprofit, library, or foundation in the U.S., your organization is potentially eligible for donated or discounted software, hardware, and services through TechSoup. NGOs, social benefit organizations, and charities worldwide can also get offers through our NGO Tech Marketplace. TechSoup's catalog includes more than 375 products from over 100 companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and Intuit.

California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan

The Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs.

Upon sale or transfer of the home, the homebuyer repays the original down payment loan, plus a share of the appreciation in the value of the home.

Program Highlights

• Offers up to 20% for down payment or closing costs, not to exceed $150,000
• Homebuyer must register for a voucher. A randomized drawing will select registrants who will receive the voucher. This will not be first come, first served.

Eligibility

• One borrower must be a first-generation homebuyer.
• All borrowers must be first-time homebuyers.
• Income must meet CalHFA Income Limits for the county you are purchasing in.

Find more information here https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/dream/ 

Foreclosure Assistance:

FHA's brochure, "Save Your Home: Tips to Avoid Foreclosure," also published in Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese.

HUD participating housing counseling agencies:

Home Repairs for Veterans

San Diego Habitat for Humanity provides repairs to qualifying homeowners to help make existing homes owned by veterans safer, more accessible, and energy-efficient.

MAAC’s Weatherization Services (PDF)

MAAC’s Weatherization Services helps low-income households increase the energy efficiency of their homes, thereby reducing utility expenses, boosting comfort, and increasing safety. For additional information, please call (619) 636-3717 or emailing weatherization@MAACproject.org 

Rebuilding Together San Diego

 Contact for emergency rental repairs around San Diego. 

File a Complaint – Main Page | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (English).

Arrendatarios de California: Una guía para los derechos y las responsabilidades de los arrendatarios residenciales y los arrendadores (Español).

Tenant Legal Center 

Information and assistance resources for tenants and occupants in foreclosures. 

To report housing discrimination contact CSA San Diego. Click here to learn more about Fair Housing.

Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is responsible for enforcing state fair housing laws that make it illegal to discriminate because of the categories listed in the box “Who is Protected?” The law applies to landlords, real estate agents, home sellers, builders, mortgage lenders, and others. The law prohibits discrimination in all aspects of the housing business, including: Renting or leasing, Sales, Mortgage lending and insurance, Advertising, Practices such as restrictive covenants, new construction.

Domestic Violence Resources

• (English)
• (Spanish)

HousingHelpSD.org

Know your Tenant Rights in San Diego County. Powered by the San Diego Evictions Prevention Collaborative

Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.

Providing Free Legal Assistance for People Living in San Diego County Who Qualify for Services 

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PAG-ASA Law Clinic

Providing community support through legal advice and referrals

San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFF)

The San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing is a dedicated group of professionals working together to ensure that all residents in San Diego County have equal access to housing.

The Coordinated Eviction Prevention System (CEPS) Program

The CEPS program is designed to assist eligible low-income households in the County of San Diego that are at-risk of being evicted.  The supportive services that may be offered range from case management to wrap around supportive services. Filling out this form does not guarantee you will receive services.

Access & Crisis Line

A new nationwide hotline phone number, 988, will provide 24/7 free and confidential emotional support to those struggling with a mental health crisis.

MAAC's Energy Assistance Program 

MAAC’s Energy Assistance Program offers emergency energy payments and related resources.

MAAC's Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a one-time, federally funded relief program that provides financial assistance to low-income households who have struggled to make water and/or wastewater payments prior to, and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MSSP Care Managers work with the client, family members and medical team to find and coordinate services in the home. Through the timely use of services, MSSP protects both frail elders and California's budget from the cost of institutional care.

304 W 18th St, National City, CA 91950

(619) 336-8360

Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH)

The RTFH is the San Diego Continuum of Care (CoC), designated by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The two agencies formally merged in 2017. The RTFH has an integrated array of stakeholders committed to preventing and alleviating homelessness in San Diego. The RTFH provides essential data and insights on the issue of homelessness, informing policy and driving system design and performance.

San Diego Community Power

As your local electricity provider, San Diego Community Power exists to serve you with reliable, affordable energy from renewable sources. We are focused on what families need and want most when it comes to their energy – whether that is saving money, conserving energy or learning about new ways to live a cleaner and more sustainable lifestyle.

What Is Electrification?

Electrification refers to the process of replacing gas-fired appliances in your home with energy-efficient, electric-powered appliances. Burning fossil fuels (like natural gas or propane) for cooking and heating contributes to indoor air pollution and produces carbon emissions that can worsen the effects of climate change. Replacing gas-burning appliances like furnaces, water heaters and ranges/stoves with all-electric alternatives makes your home safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.

San Diego Gas & Electric’s CARE Program

For many, meeting everyday needs isn’t easy. And during this challenging time, it may be even more difficult to pay your bills. For those customers, we offer several assistance programs, like CARE and FERA, that provide monthly discounts on your energy bill. Learn more about these programs.

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SBCS

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth and families.

San Diego Domestic Violence Council

Find hope and help with San Diego Domestic Violence Council's resource guide.

DV Resource Guide - Victim version (English) 2021.pdf - Google Drive

DV Resource Guide - Victim version (Spanish) 2021.pdf - Google Drive