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CDC of National City

CDC of National City is the public housing agency based in National City, California. It runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in San Diego County. Call (619) 336-4259 or visit 140 E 12th St Ste B.

Contact CDC of National City

  • Phone(619) 336-4259
  • Fax(619) 477-3747
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address140 E 12th St Ste B
    National City, CA 91950
  • CountySan Diego County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCA116

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at CDC of National City

1,131Section 8 vouchers1,025 in use (91%)
1,000–4,999HUD size category (units)

CDC of National City administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for CDC of National City

HUD sets the income limits for San Diego County, CA based on the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for San Diego County, CA.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$36,750$61,250$97,950
2 people$42,000$70,000$111,950
3 people$47,250$78,750$125,950
4 people$52,450$87,450$139,900
5 people$56,650$94,450$151,100
6 people$60,850$101,450$162,300

HUD FY2026 income limits for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Area median family income: $130,900. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near National City

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$2,192
1 bedroom$2,335
2 bedrooms$2,823
3 bedrooms$3,743
4 bedrooms$4,526

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask CDC of National City for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at CDC of National City

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (619) 336-4259 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only CDC of National City can confirm it.

Housing authorities near National City

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

All 96 housing authorities in California

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of CDC of National City?

(619) 336-4259. Fax: (619) 477-3747. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is CDC of National City located?

140 E 12th St Ste B, National City, CA 91950, in San Diego County.

Does CDC of National City offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 1,131 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 1,025 of them in use.

What are the income limits for CDC of National City?

In San Diego County, CA, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $61,250 for one person and $87,450 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $139,900 for a family of four.

Is the CDC of National City waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (619) 336-4259 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with CDC of National City or HUD.