Legislative Update - September 29, 2022

City and County of San Diego to Provide Limited Rental Assistance
The City of San Diego, via the San Diego Housing Commission, is administering The Housing Instability Prevention Program (HIPP) which helps pay rent and other housing-related expenses for families in the City of San Diego with low income and unstable housing situations, such as facing eviction for nonpayment of rent. Funding is limited. With current funding, the program can assist approximately 300 households. The program can pay up to $500 per month for up to 24 months for qualifying households in the City of San Diego and assist with housing-related expenses such as security deposits, past-due rent, utilities, application fees or furniture, depending on the family’s need. Payments are made directly to the approved vendor, such as the landlord or utility company. More info. 

The County of San Diego approved a rent subsidy pilot program earlier this week for seniors who are at risk of becoming homeless. The Pilot Shallow Rental Subsidy Program will provide a monthly rental subsidy of $500, paid directly to the landlord of a low-income senior San Diegan. Each subsidy will be paid for up to 18 months. To qualify, an applicant must be at least 55 years old and the head of household. The applicant’s household income may not exceed 50% of the area median income, and the household must be severely rent-burdened, which is defined as paying more than 50% of household income towards housing. The program will officially launch in early 2023. Learn more. 

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