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Public housing agency · Encinitas, CA

Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas

Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas manages Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Encinitas, CA (San Diego County). The office is at 505 S Vulcan Ave, and the phone number HUD lists is (760) 633-2723.

Contact Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas

  • Phone(760) 633-2723
  • Fax(760) 452-7775
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address505 S Vulcan Ave
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • CountySan Diego County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCA155

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 Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas

141Section 8 vouchers100 in use (71%)
100–299HUD size category (units)

Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas 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 Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas

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 Encinitas

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 Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas

  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 (760) 633-2723 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 Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Encinitas

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas?

(760) 633-2723. Fax: (760) 452-7775. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas located?

505 S Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024, in San Diego County.

Does Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 141 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 100 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas?

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 Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (760) 633-2723 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 Housing Authority of the City of Encinitas or HUD.