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Housing Authority Budget Advances Rental Assistance

July 7, 2026

The County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has approved a $293. 7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1st, which will provide housing assistance to approximately 11,100 low-income households representing over 25,000 residents monthly. The budget represents a $900,000 decrease from the previous year primarily due to reduced federal funding that eliminated the Emergency Housing Voucher Program, though this reduction is partially balanced by increased funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program to address rising rental costs.

Who is affected

  • Approximately 11,100 low-income households (more than 25,000 residents) receiving monthly housing assistance
  • 68% of Housing Authority households that include elderly individuals or people living with disabilities on fixed incomes
  • 900 formerly homeless veteran households in the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program
  • Local landlords receiving more than $21 million in monthly payments
  • Approximately 140 Emergency Housing Voucher households that transitioned to Section 8 in the last fiscal year

What action is being taken

  • The County Housing Authority is providing monthly housing assistance to approximately 11,100 low-income households
  • The Housing Authority is paying more than $21 million monthly to local landlords
  • The Housing Authority is supporting 900 formerly homeless veteran households through the VASH program

Why it matters

  • This budget matters because it provides essential housing stability for thousands of vulnerable families who depend on this assistance to remain in their homes each month. The support is particularly critical for the elderly, people with disabilities on fixed incomes, and formerly homeless veterans who comprise a significant portion of recipients. Additionally, the program injects substantial monthly payments into the local rental market, supporting landlords while addressing rising rental costs in the community.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint