South Gate Housing Authority

This housing agency serves South Gate, California.

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Closed: South Gate Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: South Gate Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The South Gate Housing Authority (SGHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for four days in February 2016. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.South Gate, CA is about 10 miles south of Los Angeles, CA.Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online pre-application.The following preferences were identified: Live or work 15+ hours a week in South Gate, CA; veteran.2,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.Important note: Applicants will receive a confirmation number when either applying, or being placed on the waiting list, depending on housing authority policy. It is important to keep that number in a safe, easy to access place. It will be needed any time when referencing your pre-application with the housing authority.If any of your application information changes from the time you submitted the original pre-application (such as contact information, income, and household members), inform the housing authority immediately. In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Please contact the housing authority to find out its policy on updating pre-application information.Applicants can check the status of their pre-application after February 16, 2016 by calling 1 (855) 769-2633, or visiting this website.Applicants can update pre-application information by sending a written notification to:South Gate Housing AuthorityAttn: Waiting List Changes8650 California AveSouth Gate CA 90280For more information, visit the SGHA website, or call the office at (323) 563-9599.

About The Agency

South Gate Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 654 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 7:00am-5:30pm
Tuesday 7:00am-5:30pm
Wednesday 7:00am-5:30pm
Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

8650 California Avenue, South Gate, CA

Visit Website(323) 563-9585

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the South Gate Housing Authority?

South Gate Housing Authority serves -34 low-income households. The agency manages 666 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the South Gate Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up percent of households served by South Gate Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are percent of South Gate Housing Authority households.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the South Gate Housing Authority?

There is no information available about the number of female-headed renter households in South Gate Housing Authority housing.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among South Gate Housing Authority renters?

There is no information available about the different racial and ethnic groups served by the South Gate Housing Authority.

How many senior-headed renter households are served by South Gate Housing Authority?

There is no information available about the number of senior-headed renter households in South Gate Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in South Gate Housing Authority housing?

There is no information available about the number of households headed by persons with disabilities among those served by the South Gate Housing Authority.

How often does South Gate Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

South Gate Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 8, 2016 and closed on February 11, 2016.