SECTION 8 OVERVIEW

The role of the Federally-subsidized Section 8 Program is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing to a tenant at a reasonable rent. The owner is expected to provide the services agreed to as part of the lease signed with the family and the contract signed with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). The tenant’s rental subsidy, known as the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), is paid directly to the property owner or designated payee each month. No charges or fees are assessed to owners for services provided under the Section 8 Program.  Participating property owners comply with U.S. Housing and Urban Development regulations, but retain control of most of the rights and responsibilities traditionally held by property owners.  Owners are responsible for maintaining the unit and making repairs as needed, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease HAP contract, including HQS.

PAYMENT STANDARDS

The Housing Choice Voucher Program, Emergency Housing Voucher Program,  and Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Program payment standards have been merged into one payment standard schedule effective 11/1/2022.