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[Photo: The Brewer family smile proudly in front of their new home] From Public Housing to Homeownership - The Brewer family of Chula Vista had aways dreamed of buying a home. The local Housing Authority helped Tina, Shawn, and their five children with Making Homebuying in San Diego a Possible Dream.


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 -   What is Public Housing?
 -   What are Housing Choice Vouchers?
 -   Fair housing
 -   More rental assistance
 -   Income limits
 -   Landlords
 -   Tenants
 -   Senior citizens
 -   People with disabilities

Subsidized Apartments - HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.  To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

 -   Search for a subsidized apartment

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

 -   PHAs in California
 -   Links to PHA websites
 -   Questions? Email us
or call (800) 955-2232

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?
 -   Contact a housing counseling agency

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Other California Resources
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 -   Local tenant rights, laws and protections
 -   Help with your utility bills
 -   Find units for rent in rural Northern California
 -   Find units for rent in rural Southern California
 -   Independent living centers - for seniors and people with disabilities
 -   State Housing Finance Agency  - ask your state housing agency if you qualify for one of their programs
 -   State Office of Housing and Community Development  - ask about affordable rental housing programs
 -   Search for Federal Tax Credit rental housing
 -   Local privately-owned subsidized apartments
 -   Other rental assistance programs in California
 -   U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing
 -   Housing resources for seniors

 
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