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Housing and Neighborhood Services
(760) 435-3360
(760) 435-6377 (Fax)

Email: HousingMain@oceansideca.org

Mailing Address
300 N. Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054

Physical Address
321 N. Nevada St
Oceanside, CA 92054
Blue Drop Box is available 24/7 and located just outside our Office front door.

Affordable Rental Housing

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Finding Housing

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance that allows low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities to reside in safe and affordable private market housing.
Tenant Screening Report Reimbursement Program
Affordable Rental Housing in Oceanside (PDF)
County of San Diego Affordable Housing Resources Directory
Rental Housing Search - AffordableHousing.com provides an online rental housing listings
Future housing opportunities.

Rent amounts and formulas are different at each community. Most of the apartment complexes have waiting lists. Contact the property managers at the properties you’re interested in to find out about their waiting time, eligibility requirements and actual rental rates.

Resources for Renters

What to Know Before Applying to Rent /Espanol (pdf)
Understanding the Rental Application Process
Help Paying for your Tenant Screening Report/Application
Utility Resources
- SDGE CARES program: CARE and FERA Programs | San Diego Gas & Electric (sdge.com) or call 1-877-646-5525
- Statewide utility assistance: California Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (ca.gov). For questions about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), please contact their Call Center toll free at (866) 675-6623.

Landlord-Tenant Resources

Whether renting a room, an apartment, a house, or a duplex, the relationship between a renter and the property owner is governed by federal and state laws. If a problem occurs, the renter and property owner should try to resolve the problem by open communication and discussion. Any issues that come up are resolved as matter by two private parties. The City of Oceanside does not enforce federal and state laws related to landlord-tenant issues.

Resources for both tenants and landlords focus on California laws and are available on our Landlord Tenant Issues webpage.

A Guide to Tenants-Landlords Rights and Responsibilities (pdf)
Rights under California Tenant Protections: Rent Caps & Evictions (pdf)
CA Attorney Consumer Alerts advising California tenants of their rights and protections under state law, and alerting property managers and landlords of their obligations to tenants.

Independent Living or Group Living Arrangements

Independent living is sponsored in privately-owned homes or complexes that provide housing typically for adults with mental illness and other disabling health conditions in a shared living environment. They serve residents that do not need medication oversight, are able to function without supervision, and live independently.

Who to Contact

Fair Housing

If you believe you been a victim of illegal discrimination or have questions regarding landlord/tenant disputes visit our Fair Housing webpage.

Income Eligibility and Affordable Housing Costs

People earning a low- to moderate- income – up to 120% of the area’s median household income – can qualify to live in affordable housing communities. Anyone who has a qualified income, meets minimum credit qualifications, passes the background check and meets other eligibility criteria can qualify to live in affordable housing.

State Income and Affordable Housing Costs Schedule (Rental and For-Sale)

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