County of San Diego COVID-19 Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP)

About the Program

Category: County Administration and Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

The County of San Diego’s Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP) assists eligible County residents with a security deposit payment. The program provides one-time payment assistance for renters unable to pay for a security deposit through a security deposit voucher program. The security deposit cannot exceed two months’ rent for a maximum award amount of $7,000. Beginning September 3, 2021, residents of San Diego county were able to apply for SDAP. Eligible applicants that are relocating and are in need of financial assistance may be awarded up to $7,000 towards their new rental security deposits. SDAP recipients will be provided a voucher, which must use within 60 days, with an extension option of 90 days maximum. With this voucher, the security deposit will be paid directly to their new landlord. This new program is aimed to assist low- or moderate-income households who have experienced negative economic impacts resulting from the pandemic.