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City of Vista Affordable Housing Resources & Public Service Programs: (English | Español)

Call each apartment you are interested in directly to inquire about eligibility, availability, and application. This list also includes public service programs in the City that may be of further assistance.

Upcoming Affordable Housing

Santa Fe Senior Village

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On January 10, 2023, the City Council approved the first permanent supportive housing development in Vista, the Santa Fe Senior Village development will be located at 414 and 428 N. Santa Fe Avenue. The project will provide 54 high-quality, affordable housing units serving extremely low and very low-income seniors. The development includes 27 units for seniors experiencing homelessness, with two units set aside for veterans experiencing homelessness, and 27 units will serve extremely low and low-income seniors. Onsite wraparound supportive services for those experiencing homelessness will be fully integrated into the development. The Santa Fe Senior Village broke ground for construction in March 2023 and is expected to be completed this fall.

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Income restrictions apply. For more information, visit sdhcd.org or call the County of San Diego at 858.694.4801. All applicants will be selected from the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego's waiting list based on program criteria, federal housing policies, and the authority’s administrative plan.⁠

Stay up to date with new and upcoming Affordable Housing Developments

Coming Soon - CHW Affordable Apartment Communities | CHW (chworks.org)

Our Developments - Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation (wakelandhdc.com)

Upcoming Affordable Housing Communities | National CORE®

First-Time Homebuyer Program

Eligible, first-time Vista homebuyers may qualify for a low-interest, deferred payment loan through the County of San Diego. Funds are currently available, contact a loan officer from the Participating Lender List to get started!

Low-Income Down Payment Assistance Program (up to 80% Area Median Income)
Middle-Income Down Payment Assistance Program (up to 120% Area Median Income)

Housing Resources not maintained by the City of Vista

Section 8 Housing Vouchers

The County of San Diego administers Section 8 Housing Vouchers for the City of Vista. Please Contact the County of San Diego Department of Housing and Community Development Services at 858.694.4801 to learn more. Click here to apply.

Resources

San Diego County Down Payment & Closing Cost program Email FTHB@sdsh.org
County of San Diego's Rental Assistance & Affordable Housing Directory
Habitat for Humanity - San Diego
Housing Information 2-1-1- San Diego
North County Resource Directory
San Diego Housing Commission
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Assistance Programs

Affordable Housing Database (AB 987) contains property information of affordable housing units in the City of Vista, as per State of California Assembly Bill 987.