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Solid Waste Management Fee Financial Assistance Program

In partnership with

A City of San Diego Environmental Services Department program, administered by MAAC.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible City of San Diego homeowners to help offset the annual Solid Waste Management Fee. Additional support is available.

MAAC is dedicated to reducing economic hardship by helping individuals and families with limited resources achieve lasting financial stability. Through partnerships with local governments and community groups, MAAC supports households in managing housing costs and overcoming financial obstacles.

Who​ Can Apply

You may qualify if:

  • You own your home, AND
  • Your home receives City trash collection services, AND
  • The home is your primary residence, AND
  • And one of the following applies:
    • Your household income* is at or below the income levels listed here, OR
    • Someone in your household is currently enrolled in LIHEAP, CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or SDG&E CARE

*Household size includes all individuals living in the home, regardless of relationship.

Income Eligibility

If applying based on income, your household income must be at or below the following monthly amounts.

Monthly Income Limits (60% of State Median Income):

  • 1 person – $3,331.00
  • 2 people – $4,356.83
  • 3 people – $5,382.00
  • 4 people – $6,407.16
  • 5 people – $7,432.25
  • 6 people – $8,457.41
  • 7 people – $8,649.66
  • 8 people – $8,841.83
  • 9 people – $9,034.08
  • 10 people – $9,226.25

(Income limits are based on monthly adjusted gross household income and may be updated annually. Additional household sizes may qualify; limits adjust slightly per person.)

What You Will Need to Apply

Please be ready to upload documentation so we can verify eligibility. Examples include:

Proof of ownership and primary residence:

  • Property tax bill, OR
  • Mortgage statement, OR
  • Valid ID with the home address
  • If the property is under a trust, then we’ll need documentation proving that you are a trustee

All documentation must include the applicant’s NAME.

AND one document from the following:

If Applying Based on Income:

  • Previous year’s tax return, OR one of the following, dated within the last 2 months:
  • Recent pay stubs, OR
  • Unemployment benefits letter, OR
  • Other official income documents

If Applying Based on Public Benefits:

  • Statement or letter on official letterhead showing active enrollment in one of the following programs:
    LIHEAP, CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal or SDG&E CARE

Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG (max 10 MB per file). Photos taken with a smartphone are acceptable.

If Requesting Additional Support

Homeowners on a County property tax payment plan, documentation of the active plan is required.

Important Dates
These dates may be subject to change based on decisions made by locally elected officials.

  • Rolling Application Review for FY 2027 Assistance: May 2026– April 2027
  • Second Fee Installment Due to County: April 10, 2027
  • FY 2027 Assistance Application Period: May 2026– April 2027
    (and beyond, pending funding availability)

In-Person Help
MAAC will host assistance clinics at City public libraries and community centers. Update: Clinics are no longer weekly. A total of 20 clinics are scheduled from August 2026 to April 2027. Check back often—new clinics will be posted below as they are approved.

During these sessions, staff can help you:

  • Complete the application
  • Upload documents
  • Understand eligibility

Upcoming Clinics

DATE/2026 TIME LOCATION* ADDRESS ROOM
Aug 15 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Otay Nestor Library 3003 Coronado Ave, San Diego CA Community Room
Sep 23 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Park de La Cruz Rec. Center 3901 Landis St. San Diego CA 92105 Multipurpose Room
Sep 30 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library 5148 Market St., San Diego, CA 92114 Multipurpose Room
October 7 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Logan Heights Library 567 S. 28th St, San Diego, CA 92113 Centro Cultural
October 14 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Cathy Hopper Friendship Center 4425 Bannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 Meeting Room
October 21 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Mission Hills/Knox Library 215 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA 92103 Study Rooms
Oct 28 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Allied Gardens Recreation Center 5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 Meeting Room
Nov 7 10:00 am – 3:30 pm City Heights Weingart Library 3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego, CA 92105 Community Room
Nov 17 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm Skyline Hills Library 7900 Paradise Valley Rd., San Diego, CA 92139 Community Room

*If you need more information, location names are hyperlinked to the location’s website.

Do I Live in an Eligible ZIP Code

The program is available only to homeowners whose properties receive trash collection from the City of San Diego.

92014 92102 92108 92115 92122 92129 92145
92037 92103 92109 92116 92123 92130 92154
92038 92104 92110 92117 92124 92131 92171
92067 92105 92111 92119 92126 92132 92173
92093 92106 92113 92120 92127 92134
92101 92107 92114 92121 92128 92139

Apply Online

Click the link below to complete the application form and upload documents directly through our website. For application assistance, contact MAAC. For program policy questions or for more information about the Solid Waste Management Fee and related City Program, visit the City of San Diego  Environmental Services Department website.

Contact

If you have questions about the Solid Waste Management Fee Financial Assistance Program, you can reach us at:

  • Phone: 619.946.4419
  • Email: SDSWAssistance@MAACproject.org