Useful Info
Links to COVID housing resources as well as federal, state, and local housing resources. This page is updated regularly.
COVID Related Resources
County of San Diego COVID Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program
City of San Diego COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program
https://covidassistance.sdhc.org/
San Diego Housing Commission | Housing Stability Assistance Program
https://www.sdhc.org/housing-opportunities/help-with-your-rent/covid-19-rental-assistance/
County of San Diego Rental Assistance for Small Landlords
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/sdhcd/community-development/RASL.html
California COVID-19 Rent Relief
https://housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/
ARTICLE - San Diego City Council establishes tenant legal defense fund for COVID-19 impact
**Some COVID relief programs have expired however there are new programs and other useful information in the resources provided.
San Diego, California, and Federal Housing Related Resources
US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Federal Housing Programs and Assistance
Federal Fair Housing Laws and Information
https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
San Diego Housing Commission
County of San Diego Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP)
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/sdhcd/community-development/SDAP.html
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
https://www.csd.ca.gov/Pages/LIHEAPProgram.aspx
SDGE (San Diego Gas & Electric) Assistance Programs
https://www.sdge.com/residential/pay-bill/get-payment-bill-assistance/assistance-programs
California LifeLine | Discounted Home Phone and Cell Phone Services
https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/lifeline/
**Internet and cell phone service providers might offer discounts as well, contact them directly
Rent Payments used in Credit Reporting for lower income households - California Senate Bill 1157 https://openstates.org/ca/bills/20192020/SB1157/