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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Pasadena, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Los Angeles County Public Housing Authority.

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 Income Limits 2024 in Pasadena, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Los Angeles County, CA$98,200Very 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

Los Angeles County Public Housing Authorities

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.

Public Housing Eligibility

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.

Redondo Beach Housing Authority

320 Knob Hill, Room 2
Redondo Beach, CA - 90277
Los Angeles County
Website: http://redondo.org
Phone Number: (310) 318-0635

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara

815 West Ocean Avenue
Lompoc, CA - 90802
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.hasbarco.org/
Phone Number: (805)736-3423

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

2600 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA - 90057
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.hacla.org/
Phone Number: (213)252-2500

Housing Authority of Long Beach

521 East Fourth Street
Long Beach, CA - 90802
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.haclb.org/
Phone Number: (562)570-6985

Baldwin Park Housing Authority

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

Norwalk Housing Authority

12700 Norwalk Blvd
Norwalk, CA - 90650
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/housingresources.asp
Phone Number: (562) 929-5588

Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority

21815 Pioneer Boulevard
Hawaiian Gardens, CA - 90716
Los Angeles County
Website: http://hgcity.org/
Phone Number: (562) 420-2641

City of Pasadena Department of Housing

649 N. Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing/contact/
Phone Number: (626) 744-6701

Los Angeles County Development Authority

700 W Main St
Alhambra, CA - 91801
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.lacda.org/
Phone Number: (626) 262-4511

Housing Authority of the City of Torrance - Housing Assistance Office

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

Housing Authority of the City of South Gate

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

Santa Monica Housing Authority

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

Pomona Housing Authority

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

Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency

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

Inglewood Housing Authority

1 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA - 90301
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofinglewood.org/162/Housing
Phone Number: (310) 412-5221

Hawthorne Housing Authority - Department of Housing

4455 W 126th St
Hawthorne, CA - 90250
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/housing
Phone Number: (310) 349-1600

Glendale CA Housing Authority - City of Glendale Housing Division

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

Culver City Housing Authority

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

Compton Housing Authority

700 N. Bullis Road
Compton, CA - 90221
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.comptoncity.org/depts/housing/default.asp
Phone Number: (310) 605-3080

Burbank CA Housing Authority

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

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Pasadena, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Pasadena, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Pasadena, CA Los Angeles County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1777Estimated $533.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2006Estimated $601.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2544Estimated $763.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$3263Estimated $978.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Pasadena, CA

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.

Villa Parke Homes

422 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES

Centennial Place

235 E Holly St
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
Years In Service Since: 1990
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Villa Los Robles

473 N Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES

Parke Los Robles

626 N Los Robles Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES

Holly Street Village

151 E Holly St
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 374
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 374
Years In Service Since: 1994

Washington Villa Apartments

264 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

Euclid Villa Transition Housing

154 S Euclid Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Kings Villages

1141 N Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 313
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 313
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 113
3 Bedroom apartments 150
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

Community Arms Apartments

169 E Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 133
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 133
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 86
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2003

Orange Grove Gardens

252 E Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Pilgrim Tower North Apartments

560 E Villa St
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Total Apartment Units: 258
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 258
1 Bedroom apartments 258
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Hudson Oaks

1267 N Hudson Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 44
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2012
Senior Apartments: YES

Northwest Manor I

985 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2015

The Groves

700 East Mountain Street
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2016

Heritage Square

762 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 70
Years In Service Since: 2016


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Pasadena, CA

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.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Telacu Courtyard

42 E. Walnut St
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Concord Pasadena

275 E. Cordova St
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Phone: 626 792 1032
Total Apartment Units: 149
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Silvercrest-pasadena

975 E Union St
Pasadena, CA - 91106
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Pilgrim Tower East

440 N Madison Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 158
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Pilgrim Tower North

560 E Villa St
Pasadena, CA - 91101
Phone: 626 577 0330
Total Apartment Units: 258
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

The Groves

700 E Mountain St
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Total Apartment Units: 44
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Northwest Manor I

985 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Phone: 626 794-2045
Total Apartment Units: 44
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Magnolia Townhomes

1172 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Phone: (213)483-9417
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

La Pintoresca

1275 La Pintoresca Dr
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Phone: 626 797-1704
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Kings Villages

1141 North Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Phone: 626 798-1060
Total Apartment Units: 313
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Hudson Gardens

1255 N Hudson Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Phone: 626 794-9179
Total Apartment Units: 41
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Green Hotel

50 E Green St
Pasadena, CA - 91105
Phone: 626 793-7070
Total Apartment Units: 139
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Crown House

3055 E Del Mar Blvd
Pasadena, CA - 91107
Total Apartment Units: 11
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Community Arms Apartments

169 E Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Phone: (626)796-8196
Total Apartment Units: 133
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Villa Raymond

455 N Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Villa Yucatan

2186 E. Villa Street
Pasadena, CA - 91107
Phone: 626/795-7990
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Washington Townhouses

529 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Phone: (626) 583-1777
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Pasadena Accessible Apartments

915 E Rio Grande St
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 13
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Sierra Rose

3057 E Del Mar Blvd
Pasadena, CA - 91107
Phone: 626-440-9090
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wynn House

1920 E Villa St
Pasadena, CA - 91107
Phone: 626-796-9842
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Rosewood Court

1888 N Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Phone: 626-398-6470
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wagner House

1894 Wagner St
Pasadena, CA - 91107
Phone: (626) 449-2741
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Allen House

1808 Las Lunas
Pasadena, CA - 91107
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Villa Apartments

2089 E Villa St
Pasadena, CA - 91107
Phone: 626-252-0353
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Hfl Ashtabula Homes

386 E Ashtabula St
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 21
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Dudley House

2131 E. Dudley Street
Pasadena, CA - 91104
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

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.