County “Leave No Veteran Homeless” Initiative
More than 200,000 veterans call San Diego County home. Hundreds of those veterans are living on the street. The County and its partners built a new county-wide plan designed to essentially end veteran homelessness by achieving “functional zero." For resources and more information about the plan, visit NoVeteranHomeless.org.
Veterans Services Overview
VASH
Our goal is to end veteran homelessness. We are working with the federal departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs to administer the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program. This program provides rental assistance to homeless veterans and offers ongoing VA supportive services
Voucher Payment Standard
People using the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program will benefit from a set amount of money paid monthly to their landlord to offset the cost of rent. You can find the maximum amount a family can receive, although your monthly assistance may be different.
Home Buyer and Homeowner Programs
Veterans can apply for help to buy a new home or repair the one they live in.
Other Programs for Vets
- Sometimes it is difficult to ask for help. The County of San
Diego funds a 24/7 support line run by veterans for
veterans. It is called “Courage to Call” and all you have to do is
dial 2-1-1 or go to the website 211SanDiego.org. They can help you with
the rigors of transitioning to civilian life.
Learn more.
- Each summer the County participates with dozens of other
organizations and hundreds of volunteers in a “Stand Down,” a
multi-day event that helps homeless vets find food, clothing,
showers, recovery providers and other services including medical,
dental and legal assistance.
Learn more: vvsd.net/about-Stand-Down
Veterans are welcome to apply for other Housing and Community Development Services programs:
Housing Repair Loan and Grant Program
Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
More Vet Resources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs va.gov
- If deaf or hard of
hearing, call The California Relay Services (800)
735-2929.
- San Diego County Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
- San Diego County Military and Veterans Resource Guide (20-page PDF)
- California Veterans Resource Book
Veterans FAQ