02-03-2025
Applications now open for teacher housing program in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Applications are now open for a recently launched teacher housing program in San Diego.
Housing Opportunities for Public Educators, also known as or H.O.P.E., offers teachers hope that they can continue to afford to live in the communities they serve. The program will provide financial and homebuyer assistance to certified teachers within San Diego Unified as well as Poway Unified.
'With financial assistance, mandatory counseling and expert guidance through the homebuying process, this program empowers teachers to live in the communities they continue to enrich, while not using taxpayer dollars,' Councilmember Marni von Wilpert's office noted in a press release on Saturday.
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The process is straightforward: interested teachers must first reach out to the Urban League of San Diego County to begin their application. This can be done by emailing housing@ or calling (619) 266-6237.
Once approved for a mortgage, participants will work with a real estate professional to find a home that meets their budget and family needs within San Diego County. Throughout the process, LISC San Diego will provide a minimum of $40,000 in assistance per family, which can be applied at any stage during the homebuying journey.
Councilmember Marni von Wilpert, who has been a staunch advocate for affordable housing, expressed her enthusiasm about the program. 'Our teachers are an essential part of our communities. But for too long, many of them have struggled to afford homes in the communities where they teach,' she said. 'In partnership with LISC San Diego and Urban League of San Diego County, we are turning the dream of homeownership into a reality—one teacher at a time.'
The H.O.P.E. program is seen by many as a critical step in addressing the challenges faced by educators in an area where the cost of living continues to rise. It offers a solution that will help teachers live in the very neighborhoods they serve, providing stability for families and greater community cohesion.
Eligible educators are now encouraged to apply for this new program.
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