Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

This housing agency serves Long Beach, California.

Waiting List
Closed: Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher is currently closed. It was last open for two weeks in June 2016, and before that in 2003.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

Persons on the waiting list can update their application information here.

For more information, visit the HACLB FAQ page, or the HACLB website.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) is currently accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for senior, veteran, disabled & homeless, and emancipated foster youth households.

To apply, complete the online application. American Gold Star Manor is for veterans, seniors (62+) and Gold Star Mothers (62+). Cabrillo Gateway is for homeless and disabled households by referral only. Long beach & 21st is for seniors (55+). Palace Apartments if for foster youths (18-23) in transition by referral only.

Persons on the waiting list can update their application information here.

For more information, visit the HACLB FAQ page, or the HACLB website.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) waiting list is currently open, from April 1, 2019 at 12:01 am PT, until further notice. 

Please note: HOPWA is a rental assistance program that allows eligible low income families and individuals, with a confirmed diagnosis, with HIV/AIDS, to lease privately owned market rate housing units.

To apply, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known, how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HACLB website.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach provides affordable housing for up to 7,498 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 7:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-10:30am
Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm
Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

521 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA

Visit Website(562) 570-6985

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 Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach?

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach serves 6,661 low-income households. The agency manages 7,837 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,465 households and make up 22 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach?

There are 4529 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach housing. Households headed by females are 68% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach renters?

Black 3,331
Asian-Pacific Islander 1,332
White 933
Hispanic 1,066

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach?

There are 3064 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach. Senior households are 46% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach housing?

There are 2397 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 36% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach.

How often does Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 6, 2016 and closed on June 20, 2016.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

Cabrillo Gateway

2000 SAN GABRIEL AVE, Long Beach, California 90810

Cedar Springs

1325 PALOMARES ST, La Verne, California 91750