City of San Diego Eviction Prevention Program (EPP)

Eviction Prevention Program (EPP)

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.

EPP is operated by Legal Aid Society of San Diego through a contract with the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC).

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 ($121,250/year for a family of four); and

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:
  • Submitting formal responses to eviction notices
  • Formal responses to Unlawful Detainers
  • Requests for reasonable accommodations.