How Should the County Invest in Your Community?
The County’s Housing and Community Development Services wants to hear from you in order to inform its five-year Consolidated Plan.
Each year the department gets about $14 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development entitlement funding for projects that support affordable housing and improve communities. The plan covers four entitlement grant programs and establishes goals for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. Funding covered includes:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Supports communities by addressing local housing and community development needs.
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME): Primarily used to fund the development of affordable housing and rental assistance to lower-income households.
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): Provides direct services to persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
- Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA): Provides housing and services to persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Examples of projects funded in previous years include affordable housing, home repair and first-time homebuyer programs, building new sidewalks and accessible ramps, the development of neighborhood parks, and supporting services like food assistance.
“Knowing what the community wants and needs is key in our planning process as we look to leverage every federal dollar to elevate our communities and provide needed resources,” David Estrella, director of the County’s Housing and Community Development Services said.
Community input and regional data shape the goals and priorities for the five-year plan. The plan outlines the strategy, goals and a summary of actions, activities, and specific federal funding to address identified needs.
For this five-year plan, the County has planned multi-pronged community outreach. The public can learn more and provide input at Engage San Diego County.
In addition, 10 in-person events provide the opportunity for in-person feedback and two virtual presentations scheduled between June 17 and July 31.
- Ramona Library
- Monday, June 17
- 4 – 6 p.m.
- 1275 Main St., Ramona, CA, 92065
- Alpine Library
- Wednesday, June 26
- 4 – 6 p.m.
- 1752 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901
- Casa de Oro Library
- Thursday, June 27
- 3 – 5 p.m.
- 9805 Campo Rd Ste 180, Spring Valley, CA 91977
- Virtual Session I
- Monday July 1
- 4 – 6 p.m.
- Housing and Community Development Office
- Tuesday, July 9
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- 3989 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, 92123
- Borrego Springs Library
- Wednesday, July 10
- 3 – 5 p.m.
- 587 Palm Canyon Dr Ste 125, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
- Fallbrook Library
- Thursday, July 11
- 4 – 6 p.m.
- 124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
- Lakeside Library
- Wednesday, July 17
- 3 – 5 p.m.
- 12428 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
- Virtual Session II
- Friday July, 19
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Julian Library
- Wednesday, July 24
- 2 – 4 p.m.
- 1850 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036
- Descanso Library
- Thursday, July 25
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- 9545 River Dr, Descanso, CA 91916
- Imperial Beach Library
- Wednesday, July 31
- 4 – 6 p.m.
- 810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
For more information and engagement opportunities visit Engage San Diego and the San Diego County Engagement Center.