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How to apply for Home Repair Loan/Grant Program (San Diego County)

County of San Diego, Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS)

Who it's for

The County of San Diego HCDS Home Repair Program provides low-interest loans up to $25,000 (3% simple interest, calculated annually) and non-repayable grants up to $20,000 for eligible mobile-home owners to make minor health and safety repairs. The program serves homeowners in unincorporated San Diego County and in six participating cities: Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, and Solana Beach. Household income must be at or below 80% of San Diego County Area Median Income, the homeowner must have lived in the home for at least 12 months before approval, and eligible property types include single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, manufactured/mobile homes, duplexes, and triplexes. There is no age requirement.

This program has conditions the scan cannot check for you: your home must be in unincorporated San Diego County or in one of six participating cities (Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, Solana Beach); your household income must be at or below 80% of San Diego County AMI; and you must have lived in the home for at least 12 months. Confirm these and join the program waitlist by calling 1-858-694-4847.

What you'll need

  • Proof of homeownership (deed or recent property tax bill)
  • Proof that the home is in unincorporated San Diego County or in Coronado, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Poway, or Solana Beach
  • Proof of at least 12 months residency in the home before application
  • Proof of household income at or below 80% of San Diego County AMI
  • Government-issued photo ID

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-858-694-4847

Renewals

one-time per project; loan terms recorded against the property

Official source →Last verified · May 20, 2026

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