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Weekly Brief - February 2, 2022
SHLN Webinar: Notices, Evictions, and Housing Assistance Post COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (CTRA) -
Feb 17

The Recovery Act created new requirements for Notices and Evictions from October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022.

After this presentation from Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP, there will be a speaker to discuss the practicalities on the rental assistance program.
Roundtables Series: Housing Accountability Unit -
DATE CHANGE Feb 22

As a part of the 2021-2022 state budget, HCD received additional staff to grow its accountability efforts and formed the Housing Accountability Unit.

This unit oversees enforcement of several state laws including:
  • Housing Elements
  • Housing Accountability Act
  • No Net Loss Law
  • Density Bonus Law
  • Anti-Discrimination in Land Use
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinances
  • Preservation Noticing Law,
  • Surplus Land Act
Part-Time Communications Coordinator - Deadline Feb 11

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in working independently and successfully in a fast-paced and high-profile environment, think creatively and analytically, be flexible and highly organized, and be committed to SDHF’s mission.

  • $18 - $20, based on experience  
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave  
  • Part-time position, 20 – 33 hours per week (some evening hours required)  
  • Hybrid position
Nominations Open Friday, February 4

One of SDHF’s signature events, the annual Ruby Awards is the county’s largest affordable housing industry recognition event honoring the best people, projects, and achievements during the past year.

Categories include:

  • Best Journalistic Coverage of Affordable Housing
  • Environmental Award
  • Hearth Stone Award
  • Innovations in Response to Covid-19 Award
  • John Craven Public Service Memorial Award
  • Outstanding Resident Leader Award
  • Outstanding Service to Residents Award
  • Outstanding Advocate Award
  • Outstanding Development Partner Award
  • Outstanding Gov. Agency or Elected Official Award
  • Project of the Year for Rehabilitation Award
  • Project of the Year for New Construction Award
  • Rich Juarez Integrity Award
  • Supportive Housing Award
Donate to giv4 Fund

Our HEAL Network is one of the twelve nonprofits participating in the fund. The giv4 nonprofits tackle homelessness in 3 different ways: prevention, intervention, and systems change. giv4 is an initiative of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.
SDHF Member News & Events
Request for Information and Qualifications San Diego State University Mission Valley Affordable Housing Project #1

SDSU is requesting information and qualifications from qualified developers (Development Teams) that have demonstrated success in completing affordable multi-family housing projects, employing various public and private funding sources, and demonstrating compliance with applicable public jurisdictions.

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS
February 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. PDT.

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE AND TIME
Submittals are due March 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM PDT.
Volunteer for We All Count - Feb 24

The new date is February 24, 2022.

The purpose of #WeAllCount is to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness in our community. This count also provides an excellent opportunity to increase awareness of homelessness and to spark action.
Notice of Funding Availability – Project Based Vouchers

Application submittals must be complete and in compliance with all of the specified application requirements set forth in the NOFA solicitation documents. A completed Project Summary and Homekey NOFA application may be submitted through February 25, 2022.
Eviction Prevention

Housing Help San Diego is a one-stop resource supporting San Diegans struggling to pay rent, stay housed, and understand their housing rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please share this resource with your network, staff, and colleagues.
City of Chula Vista Emergency Rental Assistance Program


The City of Chula Vista’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible households in the City of Chula Vista who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters who need help with rent and utilities. 
County Extends Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Housing Stability Assistance Program
Our new weekly segment is to bring fast facts directly to your inbox. We hope these fast facts will teach you, help you, and inspire you. Fast facts will range from 'common' sector knowledge to new data and everything in between. Share them with your colleagues, your friends, and your dentist.

"A 1936 map of San Diego from the Home Owners' Loan Corporation, marking which neighborhoods it believed were at highest risk of mortgage default. Those determinations were heavily influenced by a neighborhoods' racial demographics and led to the term "redlining."

"That color coding is what led to the term, “redlining.”

Here’s how the federal agency described Logan Heights:

“Racial concentration of colored fraternity. Homes show only slight degree of pride of ownership and are on the average negligently maintained.”

"And La Jolla:

“Residents embrace nearly all types of professions and are all white. No threat of foreign infiltration. Homes are well maintained.”
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Sincerely,

Amanda Nelson
Director of Communications
amanda@housingsandiego.org