Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Los Angeles County, CA | $98,200 | Very Low Income (50%) | $48,550 | $55,450 | $62,400 | $69,350 | $74,900 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $29,150 | $33,300 | $37,450 | $41,600 | $44,950 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $77,700 | $88,800 | $99,900 | $110,950 | $119,850 | ||
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Los Angeles County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Los Angeles County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
320 Knob Hill, Room 2
Redondo Beach, CA - 90277
Los Angeles County
Website: http://redondo.org
Phone Number: (310) 318-0635
815 West Ocean Avenue
Lompoc, CA - 90802
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.hasbarco.org/
Phone Number: (805)736-3423
2600 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA - 90057
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.hacla.org/
Phone Number: (213)252-2500
521 East Fourth Street
Long Beach, CA - 90802
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.haclb.org/
Phone Number: (562)570-6985
14403 Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA - 91706
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.baldwinpark.com/section-8
Phone Number: (626) 960-4011
Fax Number: (626) 337-2965
12700 Norwalk Blvd
Norwalk, CA - 90650
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/housingresources.asp
Phone Number: (562) 929-5588
21815 Pioneer Boulevard
Hawaiian Gardens, CA - 90716
Los Angeles County
Website: http://hgcity.org/
Phone Number: (562) 420-2641
649 N. Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing/contact/
Phone Number: (626) 744-6701
700 W Main St
Alhambra, CA - 91801
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.lacda.org/
Phone Number: (626) 262-4511
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA - 90503
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/community-development/senior-housing/section-8-rental-assistance
Phone Number: (310) 618-5840
Fax Number: (310) 618-2429
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA - 90280
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofsouthgate.org/Government/Departments/Community-Development/Housing-Authority
Phone Number: (323) 563-9566
1901 Main St., 1st Fl., Ste. A
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.santamonica.gov/housing
Phone Number: (310) 458-8740
505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA - 91766
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.pomonaca.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-services/pomona-housing-authority-pha?l
Phone Number: (909) 620-2311
6615 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA - 90660
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.pico-rivera.org/depts/ced/housing/sec8/default.asp
Phone Number: (562) 801-4347
1 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA - 90301
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofinglewood.org/162/Housing
Phone Number: (310) 412-5221
4455 W 126th St
Hawthorne, CA - 90250
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/housing
Phone Number: (310) 349-1600
141 North Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA - 91206
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing
Phone Number: (818) 548-3936
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA - 90232
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.culvercity.org/Services/Housing-Health-Human-Services/Housing-Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5780
700 N. Bullis Road
Compton, CA - 90221
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.comptoncity.org/depts/housing/default.asp
Phone Number: (310) 605-3080
150 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA - 91502
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/housing/burbank-housing-authority
Phone Number: (818) 238-5160
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $1777 | Estimated $533.10 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $2006 | Estimated $601.80 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $2544 | Estimated $763.20 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $3263 | Estimated $978.90 - utility allowance |
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Los Angeles County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Maywood, CA
South Gate, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Cudahy, CA
Bell, CA
Commerce, CA
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.
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