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Policy Briefs
San Diego Housing Instability (2026)
Across San Diego County, two out of every five households already spend 30% or more of their income on housing, and one out of every five spend over half. As federal resources shrink and need grows, the research is consistent: supporting a household at the exact moment it’s at risk is both more humane and more fiscally responsible than responding after homelessness has already occurred. Here’s what our data shows.
Food Security at Risk in San Diego County (2026)
As of December 2025, an estimated one in four San Diegans was food insecure, and nearly all of 211 San Diego’s clients fell into that same category. Beginning June 1, 2026, changes to federal and state policy — including new work requirements under H.R. 1 and the expiration of California’s ABAWD waiver — will make it harder for many low-income adults to maintain access to CalFresh, the benefit that helps bridge the gap between limited income and the rising cost of food, housing, and utilities.
Housing Instability in San Diego County (2019)
The competition for affordable housing has resulted in higher housing costs and increased rent burden for many low- and moderate-income households. Studies have found that poverty, wage stagnation, rent burden, and reliance on public assistance have heavily contributed to housing instability across the region. A variety of strategies have emerged to combat this challenge, including early identification of vulnerable households, rapid connection to emergency financial assistance and services, eviction prevention, and school-based support programs. With proper practices and effective collaboration, San Diego County can advance awareness, increase available resources, and enhance existing efforts so that fewer households experience instability.