Community Development Project Based Voucher also known as PBV

Project-Based Vouchers (PBV)

The project-based component of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows rental assistance to be attached to a specific unit and/or project instead of to an eligible assisted family.

You may be eligible if you have income below 50% of the Area Median Income referenced in the HACSD website. At least 75% of those who use Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers must be extremely low income, with income below 30% of the Area Median Income.

Assisted family can expect to pay approximately 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent while the PBV assistance covers the rest.

When there is funding available for Project-Based Voucher developments, we will advertise the request for applications on our website, in the news media and with our industry partner organizations using the NOFA process.

When we review these proposals, we will be looking for projects that contribute to the geographic distribution of affordable housing, promote deconcentration of poverty and further fair housing objectives and projects that have local community support.

  • These projects may serve special needs populations and have corresponding supportive services.
  • Rental assistance vouchers are distributed in limited numbers based on available funding.
  • These projects may be owned by individuals, companies, nonprofits or the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD).

Pine View Apartments

The Pine View PBV development is located on Alturas Road in Fallbrook and consists of 101 units, 25 of which are assisted with project-based vouchers consisting of 10 one-bedroom units and 15 two-bedroom units. This PBV does not have a specified target population. Pine View offers two designated ADA Accessible parking spaces. Five separate units have been modified for accessibility features which include vinyl flooring, retrofit showers and wheelchair access.

There is one waiting list serving the Pine View and Vista Terrace PBV Developments. Applicants may designate an interest in one or both developments on the application.

If you are interested in applying for HACSD’s The Pine View/Vista Terrace Project-Based Voucher waitlist, you can apply:

  • Online: At www.sdhcd.org
  • Telephone: Call 858-694-4801
  • In person: 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility Requirements

The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups including preference for those who live or work within HACSD’s jurisdiction. Applicant must also meet income limit requirements.

Pine View flyer and property details.

Vista Terrace Apartments

The Vista Terrace PBV development is located on Postal Way in Vista. This accessible development serves persons who are disabled or receiving supporting services. Vista Terrace includes 35 PBVs of which 29 are two-bedroom units and 6 are three-bedroom units.

There is one waiting list serving Pine View and Vista Terrace. Applicants may designate an interest in one or both developments.

If you are interested in applying for HACSD’s Pine View/Vista Terrace Project-Based Voucher waitlist, you may apply:

  • Online: At www.sdhcd.org
  • Telephone: Call 858-694-4801
  • In person: 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility Requirements

The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups; live or work within HACSD’s jurisdiction, Head/Spouse/Co-head with disabilities or receiving supportive services. Applicant must also meet income limit requirements.

Schmale Family Senior Residence

The Schmale Family Senior Residence is located in Ramona and serves a target population meeting the “Senior” definition under California Civil Code 51.3. At least one member must be 62 years of age or older. Schmale Family Senior Residence will include 61 units of which 50 will be one-bedroom units and 11 will be two-bedroom units. There are seven accessible units including 3 units access for hearing/visually impaired. There are six handicap parking spaces. Supportive services are offered.

One waiting list serves the Schmale Family Senior Residence.

If you are interested in applying for HACSD’s Schmale Family Senior Residence Project-Based Voucher waitlist, you may apply:

  • Online: At www.sdhcd.org
  • Telephone: Call 858-694-4801
  • In person: 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility Requirements

The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups; live or work within HACSD's jurisdiction, at least one member of the household must be 62 years of age or older.

Schmale Family Senior Residence FAQ and property details.

The Grove PBV Waiting List

On March 4, 2020 at 7:30 AM the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) opened a new waiting list for a Project-Based Voucher development in the City of Vista, which will require all household members to be 62 years of age or older or meet the “Seniors” definition under California Civil Code 51.3. The Grove will include 24 Project-Based Vouchers; 20 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units. The Grove will be located on Civic Center Drive, near S. Santa Fe Ave.

All applicants will be selected from HACSD’s waiting list in accordance to federal housing policies, must meet program criteria, and be screened by the property management for tenancy.

If you are interested in applying for HACSD’s The Grove Project-Based Voucher waitlist, you can apply on or after March 4, 2020 at 7:30 AM.

How to apply: 

  • Online www.sdhcd.org
  • Call 858-694-4801
  • In person at 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility Requirements

The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups; live or work within HACSD's jurisdiction, all household members must be 62 years of age or older or meet the “Seniors” definition under California Civil Code 51.3. Applicant must also meet income limit requirements.

The Grove flyer

Villa de Vida Poway PBV

On February 26, 2020 at 7:30 AM the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) opened a new waiting list for a Project-Based Voucher development in the City of Poway designed to serve adults with developmental disabilities or persons with disabilities that would benefit from the services offered at the development.  Villa de Vida Poway will include 53 Project-Based Vouchers; 50 one-bedroom units and 3 two-bedroom units.

All applicants will be selected from HACSD’s waiting list in accordance to federal housing policies, must meet program criteria, and be screened by the property management for tenancy. Persons with disabilities who would benefit from the services offered at the development may be eligible.

If you are interested in applying for the Villa de Vida Poway rental assistance waitlist, you can apply on or after February 26, 2020 at 7:30 AM.

How to apply:

  • Online www.sdhcd.org 
  • Call 858-694-4801
  • In person at 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility Requirements

The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups; live or work within HACSD’s jurisdiction, Head/Spouse/Co-head with developmental disabilities or persons with disabilities that would benefit from the services offered at the development. Applicant must also meet income limit requirements.

The Villa de Vida Poway Development will be located at 12341 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064.  For more information on services offered at the development please visit Villa de Vida's  website . For more information on the Villa de Vida development please visit Mercy Housing's website.

Villa de Vida flyer
Villa de Vida FAQ

Villa Lakeshore in Lakeside

On November 30th, 2021 at 7:30 AM the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) will be opening a new waiting list for a Project-Based Voucher development in the City of Lakeside designed to serve low-income households. Villa Lakeshore (12606 Lakeshore Dr. Lakeside, CA 92040) was recently converted from the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program to the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program. This development includes 28 Project-Based Vouchers: 25 two-bedroom units and 3 three-bedroom units.

All applicants will be selected from HACSD’s Villa Lakeshore waiting list in accordance with federal housing policies, must meet program criteria, and be screened by the property management for tenancy. The highest preference goes to those who live or work in our jurisdiction AND have one of the following:

  • Dependent children
  • Elderly person (head of household or spouse is 62 years of age or older)
  • Disabled person (head of household or spouse is disabled)
  • Veteran or surviving spouse of veteran (other than dishonorable discharge)
  • Working applicant (Must have worked at least 32-plus hours per week for the previous 12 months). You may combine job training or an academic program as part of the previous 12-month requirement.
  • Homeless 

If you are interested in applying for the Villa Lakeshore rental assistance waitlist, you can apply on or after November 30, 2021.

How to apply: 

  • Online www.sdhcd.org   
  • Call 858-694-4801 
  • In person at 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123 

Combined translation (Spanish/Tagalog/Arabic/Vietnamese)

Santa Fe Senior Village PBV Waiting List

Santa Fe Senior Village is a new affordable senior housing development in unincorporated Vista in northern San Diego County. Santa Fe Senior Village will provide permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk seniors ages 62 or older. The development consists of a single, two-story building served by two elevators, containing 54 fully furnished units including 51 studio units, 2 one-bedroom units and a manager's unit.

Santa Fe Senior Village will be located at 414 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083, next to the Vista Transit Center Station and within walking distance of a grocery store, public park, medical clinic, public library, and restaurants. Onsite amenities will include a large community center, private offices, a community garden, and laundry facilities.

One waiting list serves the Santa Fe Seniors Village development. Prospective tenants will be screened by the property management.

If you are interested in applying for HACSD's Santa Fe Seniors Village Project-Based Voucher waitlist, you may apply on or after August 29, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

How to apply:

  • Online: At www.sdhcd.org
  • Telephone: Call 858-694-4801
  • In Person: 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility Requirements:

  • The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups
  • Live or work within HACSD's jurisdiction
  • Meet income limit requirements
  • All household members must be 62 years of age or older

Combined translation (Spanish/Arabic)

Santa Fe Senior Flyer

Estrella PBV Waiting List

The Estrella development is part of a new affordable housing community offering apartment homes for low-income families in the City of San Marcos.  Estrella development is located at 604 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069. The development consists of four residential buildings with one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes and one community building. Estrella will have 24 PBV units.

Amenities for Estrella residents include a community building that houses a pool, barbeque area and bike parking, several tot lots located throughout the community, and laundry rooms in each building. The site is also within walking distance of grocery stores, a pharmacy, a public library, parks, and public transportation. 

Supportive services are available to all 24 PBV units. Solari will be providing individualized services planning including but not limited to financial literacy, computer training, resume building, nutrition exercise, health information awareness and parenting. Services are to be available to all households, but voluntary participation. It is a non-smoking community. 

One waiting list serves the Estrella PBV. Prospective tenants will be screened by the property management.

If you are interested in applying for HACSD's Estrella's Project-Based Voucher waitlist, you may apply on or after August 29, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

How to apply:

  • Online: At www.sdhcd.org
  • Telephone: Call 858-694-4801
  • In Person: 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility Requirements:

  • The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups
  • Live or work within HACSD's jurisdiction
  • Meet income limit requirements

Combined translation (Spanish/Arabic)

Estrella Flyer

The Breezewood PBV Waiting List

The Breezewood development is in the City of Escondido at 1574 S. Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025. It consists of 33 units. Of the 33 units, 23 are PBV units and will consist of 14 two-bedroom and 9 three-bedroom units. 

Property amenities include a community room, kitchen, high speed internet, and onsite parking spaces.

One waiting list serves the Breezewood PBV. Prospective tenants will be screened by the property management.

If you are interested in applying for HACSD's Breezewood Project-Based Voucher waitlist, you may apply on or after August 29, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

How to apply:

  • Online: At www.sdhcd.org
  • Telephone: Call 858-694-4801
  • In Person: 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

HACSD Eligibility:

  • The HACSD will select families according to date and time of application within preference groups
  • Live or work within HACSD's jurisdiction
  • Meet income limit requirements 

Combined translation (Spanish/Arabic)

The Breezewood Flyer