Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

2600 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90057 · ~59,042 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Los Angeles, CA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Los Angeles County

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles served 51,575 households across 59,262 units (87% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $21,685, and pays an average of $559 per month toward rent.

Households served
51,575 of 59,262 units
Avg. household income
$21,685
Avg. rent paid by household
$559
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
24%
Head of household 62+
43%
Head of household with a disability
54%
Avg. wait to move in
17 months

Unit mix: 51% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 17% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 16 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Del Rey Square Senior HousingLos Angeles99 High PerformerUPCSNov 2022
Wilmington TownhomesWilmington96 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
WILLIAM MEAD HOMESLos Angeles96 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Pico/Las CasitasLos Angeles96 High PerformerUPCSApr 2018
AVALON/GONZAQUELos Angeles94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
IMPERIAL COURTSLos Angeles93 High PerformerUPCSMay 2018
Harbor ViewWilmington91 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
RAMONA/ROSELos Angeles91 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
ESTRADA COURTSLos Angeles90 High PerformerUPCSMay 2018
MAR VISTA GARDENSCulver City88 StandardUPCSApr 2018
PUEBLO DEL RIOLos Angeles88 StandardUPCSFeb 2019
NICKERSON GARDENSLos Angeles83 StandardUPCSMar 2019
Jordan ScatteredLos Angeles82 StandardUPCSNov 2022
JORDAN DOWNSLos Angeles80 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
SAN FERNANDO GARDENSPacoima80 StandardNSPIREJan 2026
RANCHO SAN PEDROSan Pedro75 StandardNSPIRESep 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$58,300
2 people$66,650
3 people$74,950
4 people$83,300
5 people$89,950
6 people$96,600
7 people$103,250
8 people$110,000

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Los Angeles, CA

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.