Housing Authority of the County of San Diego

San Diego County (includes Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and the unincorporated areas of the county). To apply for Section 8 assistance:1. Call (858) 694-4890 or toll-free (877-478-5478 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and ask to apply for Section 8. Provide Social Security number, name, and address for application to be mailed to. The date of this request is recorded as the application date. 3. Within two weeks, the applicant should receive the application form. Read the instructions that come with this form carefully, and fill out the form completely and accurately. See Appendix J for a sample of this form. 4. Return the form by mail using the large envelope provided. Do not fold the application form. Applicants for Section 8 are also placed on the waiting list for the public housing operated by the county if this preference is indicated on the application form. The county owns and operates approximately 121 public housing rental units in Chula Vista.