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Overview of Housing Options Program

Stairs, narrow doorways, doorknobs, kitchen counters that are too high, or inaccessible restrooms create huge barriers to living independently. Not being aware of your fair housing rights as an individual with a disability may also make it difficult to obtain housing that meet your needs.

The Housing Options Program at Access to Independence can help. We offer information on:

  • Accessible Unit Listings

  • Subsidized Housing

  • Fair Housing rights

  • Housing Modifications and Assistive Technology

  • Housing Advocacy

  • Housing Orientation

    • HOUSING ORIENTATION
    On Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. we have an open meeting at the Center office at 1295 University Ave. on housing concerns.

    ACCESSIBLE UNIT LISTINGS
    We maintain information on wheelchair accessible units (apartments, condos, etc.), including hotels and motels.
    If you have a Wheelchair Accessible unit, and would like it added to our accessible housing list free of charge call our Housing Department (619-203-3500).

    SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
    We provide information and referral on the various subsidized housing programs in San Diego County, such as: Section 8 Vouchers, HUD units, and Public Housing.

    FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS
    We offer information to consumers and property managers on housing rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and other fair housing laws.

    HOUSING MODIFICATIONS AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
    Information on accessibility using both state and federal codes is available. We offer a list of contractors that specialize in access modifications and resources on Assistive Technology for your living environment.

    HOUSING ADVOCACY
    We work with consumers, organizations, local and state officials on addressing the housing needs of the disability community.

    Rental Assistance
    Information on funding sources will be provided as they become available.

    Home Ownership
    Home Ownership information will be offered to consumers who meet certain criteria.

    Shelter Referral
    We refer consumers to United Way INFO LINE, other agencies and to local emergency shelters throughout San Diego County.