ABOUT SDHC

We’re About People

GOVERNANCE

The San Diego City Council, sitting as the Housing Authority of the City of San Diego (Housing Authority), governs the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC).

The Housing Authority has final authority over SDHC’s budget and major policy decisions.

A seven-member Board of Commissioners oversees SDHC’s operations and makes recommendations to the Housing Authority. Commissioners are appointed through a process set forth in the San Diego Municipal Code.

MAYOR, CITY OF SAN DIEGO

TODD GLORIA

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO

SDHC BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SDHC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

STRATEGIC PLAN

During Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025), the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) conducted a comprehensive process to develop its next Strategic Plan to serve as an essential guide in the coming years. The SDHC Board of Commissioners approved the Strategic Plan on October 10, 2025.

To assist in the development of the Strategic Plan, SDHC engaged with The Impact Center, a highly regarded nonprofit that works with public and private sector organizations on strategic planning, building leadership capacity and providing management development services.

The Strategic Plan development process included proactive engagement to gather input from individuals with lived experience, program participants, policy leaders, the community, SDHC staff and the organizations SDHC works with to inform the priorities and direction that are reflected in the new Strategic Plan:

Vision: Everyone in the City of San Diego has a home they can afford.

Mission: The San Diego Housing Commission fosters social and economic stability by ensuring the development and preservation of quality, affordable housing solutions for San Diegans.

Purpose: Provide stable, quality housing solutions so the community can thrive.

Core Values: At SDHC, we:

Treat our clients, staff, community, and partners fairly and with dignity and respect.
Commit to excellence and innovation in all we do.
Ensure that our programs are informed by the input of those we serve.
Commit to transparency and being strong financial stewards.
Collaborate with partners for the best outcomes for San Diegans.

Strategic Priority Areas:

Reimagine the Agency
Reassess Annually
Create and Preserve Housing
Embody Person-Centered Operations
Address and Prevent Homelessness

EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS (NAHRO) AWARDS OF MERIT

Belden Community Garden
A community garden at an SDHC affordable housing property for seniors with low income has been a catalyst for more than healthy fruits, vegetables and herbs for residents. The Belden Village Community Garden has also helped SDHC to deliver additional services to residents, such as computer skills classes and health screenings, and led to more engaged senior residents. With guidance from volunteer master gardeners, residents learn gardening skills, spend time outdoors, and participate in community activities, such as the regular harvest parties where neighbors get together to taste the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.

Flood Response and Recovery Programs
After catastrophic flooding on January 22, 2024, that upended the lives of hundreds of San Diego households, SDHC quickly mobilized to provide an essential bridge of assistance for affected families until the County of San Diego’s emergency resources became available. SDHC’s efforts provided emergency temporary lodging for 313 flood-impacted households. With funding subsequently allocated by the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego, SDHC also launched the Flood Recovery Program for Displaced Residents, which disbursed more than $5.4 million to assist more than 400 flood-impacted families to obtain stable housing.

PROCUREMENT AWARD

Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
This is the ninth consecutive year SDHC has been honored with this award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc.

SAN DIEGO HOUSING FEDERATION RUBY AWARDS

Project of the Year – Rehabilitation:
The Shores at North Beach
The State of California’s Homekey program awarded $3.9 million to this SDHC collaboration with developer Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation (Wakeland), the City of San Diego, the County of San Diego and additional partners. Wakeland rehabilitated a vacant multifamily housing property to create 13 affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness. SDHC awarded housing vouchers to help residents pay their rent.