Housing Rehabilitation Program
About Housing Rehabilitation Program
Provides below market rate loans to homeowners and owners of rental property in designated neighborhood improvement areas of the City of San Diego. A rehabilitation specialist assists the owner in identifying needed repairs, estimating costs, and selecting a contractor. Attempts to preserve existing housing stock and provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing to low- and moderate-income families. Mobile Home Repair Grants up to $3500 are available to owner-occupant mobile home owners citywide who earn less than 60% of Median Area Income, and these grants are increased to $5000 for designated Distressed Parks. Very low-income rental tenants with disabilities may apply for a one-time only non-repayable grant up to $1000 to cover costs of material and labor for accessibility and quality-of-living modifications to the interior of their rental unit.
Phone
- (619) 231-9400 (Service/Intake and Administration)
- (619) 578-7521 (Service/Intake)
- (800) 877-8339 (TDD/TTY)
Location
Service Hours
8:00 am till 5:00 pm, Monday thru FridayAdditional Information
- Affordable Housing: Rehabilitation Loans
- Areas Served: San Diego
- Eligibility: Ages 18 years and older. Must be homeowner (includes owners of mobile homes) or property owner who rents to lower-income households. The property must be in designated areas within the City of San Diego. The owner must qualify to repay a low-interest loan. Categories of eligible repairs include health and safety, potential hazard, work that adds to overall neighborhood appearance, energy conservation, occupancy standards regarding room size, and general property improvements.
- Fees: Variable fees based on income.
- Intake: Phone for appointment.
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Service Categories: Home Rehabilitation Grants, Home Rehabilitation Loans
- Transportation: Public transportation is within 3-4 blocks of the agency.
- Waiting List: Depends on funding availability.
- Wheelchair Access: Yes
