San Diego Housing Commission
1122 Broadway Ste 300, San Diego, CA, 92101 · ~16,547 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — San Diego, CA (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
San Diego Housing Commission served 15,418 households across 16,557 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $23,171, and pays an average of $521 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 15,418 of 16,557 units
- Avg. household income
- $23,171
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $521
- Avg. household size
- 2.0 people
- Households with children
- 23%
- Head of household 62+
- 49%
- Head of household with a disability
- 54%
Unit mix: 46% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 23% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 4 developments with an average score of 95 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Canyon North | San Diego | 98 High Performer | UPCS | Apr 2022 |
| Otay Villas | San Diego | 96 High Performer | UPCS | Apr 2022 |
| Adaptable Housing | San Diego | 94 High Performer | UPCS | Apr 2022 |
| Vista Verde | San Diego | 91 High Performer | UPCS | Apr 2022 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact San Diego Housing Commission directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.