Chula Vista Landlord-Tenant Rules

Chula Vista adds local rules on top of California landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.

Local rental assistance	Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for Chula Vista renters are run by the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD), whose area includes Chula Vista and 12 other cities plus the unincorporated county. A voucher holder who moves out of the HACSD area must transfer (port) the voucher to the housing authority for the new area, which can delay assistance. County general information: (858) 694-3900; community resources: 2-1-1 San Diego. Source: Official source

Local rental assistance

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for Chula Vista renters are run by the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD), whose area includes Chula Vista and 12 other cities plus the unincorporated county. A voucher holder who moves out of the HACSD area must transfer (port) the voucher to the housing authority for the new area, which can delay assistance.

County general information: (858) 694-3900; community resources: 2-1-1 San Diego.

Source: Official source

Eviction cases in Chula Vista are heard in: Superior Court of California, County of San Diego - Central Division, 330 W. Broadway, Room 225, San Diego, CA 92101 (unlawful detainer actions from the South County area, which includes Chula Vista, are handled in the Central Division under Local Rule 2.4.2(A))

Right to a lawyer in eviction cases

No guaranteed right was found. The Legal Aid Society of San Diego provides free eviction defense to eligible low-income tenants. Official source

Local agencies

Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) — Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing for Chula Vista. County line (858) 694-3900.
Legal Aid Society of San Diego — Free legal help for low-income tenants, including eviction defense and landlord-tenant issues. Intake 1-877-534-2524 (Mon-Fri, 9-5).

Frequently asked questions

What landlord-tenant rules does Chula Vista add on top of California law?

Local rental assistance: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for Chula Vista renters are run by the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD), whose area includes Chula Vista and 12 other cities plus the unincorporated county. A voucher holder who moves out of the HACSD area must transfer (port) the voucher to the housing authority for the new area, which can delay assistance.

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Last verified against official sources: October 28, 2026.

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