Housing — San Diego County, California

Housing & Shelters

This page connects individuals, families, and veterans with housing, shelter, and homelessness prevention resources throughout San Diego County.

Countywide Housing Navigation

2-1-1 San DiegoStart here

Free, confidential housing navigation connecting individuals and families to emergency shelter, rental assistance, transitional housing, supportive housing, and eviction prevention services across San Diego County.

San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC)

Affordable housing opportunities, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), homelessness response programs, and eviction prevention for residents within the City of San Diego.

Emergency & Interim Shelter Programs

PATH San Diego

Outreach, interim housing, supportive services, and housing navigation for individuals and veterans experiencing homelessness.

Veteran Housing & Homelessness Support

Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD)

Transitional housing, bridge housing, employment assistance, and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF).

VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)

Combines HUD rental vouchers with VA case management for veterans experiencing homelessness. Access through VA San Diego Healthcare System or 2-1-1 San Diego.

U.S.VETS

Housing and supportive services for veterans through coordinated referral systems.

Rapid Rehousing & Prevention

Veterans Community Services

Rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and case management services.

Community Resource Center (North County)

Housing stabilization, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention for individuals and families.

Many housing programs have waitlists. Calling 2-1-1 San Diego is the fastest way to identify available options and coordinated entry points based on location, family status, and eligibility.

Still not sure where to start?

Call 2-1-1 San Diego. It is free and confidential.

Navigators there work through housing, food, healthcare, legal aid, employment, and veteran services with you. If you are in crisis, dial 988 for immediate mental health support, 24/7.

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