San Diego, California Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice. 

To apply, complete the.online application here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the City of San Diego, families of two or more people with a dependent, individual who is disabled, individual who is elderly (62+), veteran, active U.S. service person, homeless with a disability, non-elderly disabled.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application has been received, by order of preferences.

As of November 2017, there are about 80,000 households are on the waiting list. The average wait to obtain a housing voucher is 8 to 10 years. 

For more information, visit the SDHC website, or call the office at (619)231-9400.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 6192319400.