Los Angeles County, California Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in Los Angeles County, California
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Los Angeles County. Go to the California Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Los Angeles County.
Finding Affordable Housing in Los Angeles County, California
There are 57,283 low-income apartments in Los Angeles County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Los Angeles County, California can range from $412 to $3,980 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 53,900 low-income homes in Los Angeles County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $424 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing In Los Angeles County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Los Angeles County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 986 apartment communities in Los Angeles. |
| Long Beach, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 56 apartment communities in Long Beach. |
| Santa Monica, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 40 apartment communities in Santa Monica. |
| Pasadena, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 38 apartment communities in Pasadena. |
| Lancaster, CA | Affordable Housing programs support 28 apartment communities in Lancaster. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Los Angeles County, California
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Waiting lists for project-based assistance, like the Public Housing program, are open:
- Lancaster Homes and Kings Road, Multifamily Housing is currently open for new applications.
- Jasmine Gardens, Villa Nueva, Bellflower Manor, Casa Dominguez, Normandie Seniors, and Terra Bella is currently open for new applications.
- Carson Terrace, Ashley WIllowbrook, and Arboleda Senior Apartments is currently open for new applications.
- Casa Bonita is currently open for new applications.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Moderate Rehabilitation |
Los Angeles County, California Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County features 53,900 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Los Angeles County, California
There are 57,283 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Los Angeles County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Los Angeles County, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Los Angeles County landlords $1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Los Angeles County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Los Angeles County, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,000 and $2,444.
2023 Los Angeles County, California Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, California Fair Market Rent | $1,534 | $1,747 | $2,222 | $2,888 | $3,170 |
| Los Angeles County, California Payment Standard Range | $1,381 to $1,687 | $1,572 to $1,922 | $2,000 to $2,444 | $2,599 to $3,177 | $2,853 to $3,487 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Los Angeles County, CA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 1,613 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 114,855 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 53,900 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 54.03% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.87 |
| Average Household Size | 3.02 |
| Median Household Income | $56,196 ±$270 |
| Median Rent | $1,231 ±$3 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 56.86% ± 0.27pp |
| Total Population | 10,038,388 |
Population and Household Demographics
Los Angeles County is a county in California with a population of 10,038,388. There are 3,263,069 households in the county with an average household size of 3.02 persons. 54.03% of households in Los Angeles County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Los Angeles County
The median gross income for households in Los Angeles County is $56,196 a year, or $4,683 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,231 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Los Angeles County, a household making less than $4,103 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 56.86% of households who rent are overburdened in Los Angeles County.
Area Median Income In Los Angeles County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Los Angeles County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $91,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Los Angeles County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Los Angeles County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Los Angeles County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$25,050 | $28,600 | $32,200 | $35,750 | $38,650 | $41,500 | $44,350 | $47,200 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Los Angeles County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$41,700 | $47,650 | $53,600 | $59,550 | $64,350 | $69,100 | $73,850 | $78,650 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Los Angeles County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
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