City of San Diego Eviction Prevention Program
Contact:
- Hotline: 1-877 LEGAL AID (1-877-534-2524)
- TTY: 1-800-735-2929
- Email: [email protected]
The City of San Diego Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) helps renters with low income in the City of San Diego who are facing eviction for not paying their rent due to the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPP is operated by Legal Aid Society of San Diego through a contract with the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC). Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Community Development Block Grants fund this program.
Eligibility
Eligible tenants must:
- Reside at a City of San Diego address;
- Have household income at or below 80 percent of San Diego’s Area Median Income ($104,100/year for a family of four);
- Have an obligation to pay rent; and
- At least one member of the household has a reduction of income or other financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency Legal Assistance
EPP includes the following types of legal assistance:
- Full legal representation for Eligible Tenants throughout the pre-eviction and eviction process, in settlement negotiations and through trial, if necessary.
- Limited legal services for Eligible Tenants through clinics, hotlines or appointments (virtual or in person), such as help with:
- Completing COVID-19-related declarations
- Submitting formal responses to eviction notices
- Formal responses to Unlawful Detainers
- Requests for reasonable accommodations.
Locations
EPP services are available for Eligible Tenants Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the following locations:
- Legal Aid Society’s Southeast San Diego Office
110 S. Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114
- Legal Aid Society’s Midtown San Diego Office
1764 San Diego Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92110
Legal services clinics are available at the following locations:
- Unlawful Detainer Clinic
San Diego County Superior Court, Hall of Justice
330 W. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday, except court holidays, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Landlord Tenant Dispute Clinic
San Diego County Superior Court, Hall of Justice
330 W. Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Walk-in Hours: Monday –Friday, except court holidays, 8:30 a.m. – noon
