The County’s Housing and Community Development Services is seeking your input on how to prioritize funding for things like housing, community improvements and economic development initiatives.
Each year, the County receives entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and develops an annual plan to outline how those funds will be spent. The input gathered from community members will be used to develop the 2026-2027 Annual Plan.
Examples of projects funded in previous years include affordable housing, home repair, first-time homebuyer programs, building new sidewalks and accessible ramps, the development of neighborhood parks, and supporting services like food assistance. Funding for these types of projects comes from the following federal grant programs:
- 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.
“We want to hear from community members, who know best, what kinds of resources they need and who can share their current experiences,” said David Estrella, director of the County’s Housing and Community Development Services. “These federal funds help bring important services and projects to our community with the greatest need. I invite everyone to share their input either online or at an in-person session.”
Community input and regional data shape the goals and priorities of the annual plan.
The County’s Housing and Community Development Services is hosting six in-person and two virtual community input sessions between June 10 and 20. You can also submit feedback by filling out an online survey.
Community events are as follows:
- Del Mar
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Del Mar Library
1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
- Fallbrook
Thursday, June 12, 2025
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fallbrook Library
124 S. Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
- Virtual Session 1
Friday, June 13, 2025
10 to 11 a.m.
Join the Teams Meeting
- Spring Valley
Monday, June 16, 2025
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Spring Valley Library
836 Kempton St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
- Alpine
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
4 to 5 p.m.
Alpine Library
1752 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 91901
- Borrego Springs
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
4 to 5 p.m.
Borrego Springs Library
2580 Country Club Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
- Virtual Session 1
Friday, June 20, 2025
10 to 11 a.m.
Join the Teams Meeting
Find more ways to stay up to date on the annual plan, share your input or learn more about the Five Year Consolidated Plan on Engage San Diego County.
