The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) offers public housing and rental assistance to families that meet the eligibility requirements.  The lists below outline the eligibility criteria for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Programs.

 

SECTION 8 PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Meet Immigration or Citizen Requirements

Individuals must be U.S. citizens or non-citizens with eligible immigration status.  To receive assistance, applicants must provide evidence of citizenship or eligible immigration status.  Each family member must declare their status one time. The LACDA will verify citizenship information with other eligibility factors.

Each family member, regardless of age, must sign a declaration of U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.  The LACDA considers the citizenship/eligible immigration status of each family member individually before determining the familyā€™s status.

Eligible immigrants must fall into one of the categories specified by the regulations, and must sign a consent form to have their status verified by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  The LACDA will accept any of the following documents to confirm eligible immigration status:

     - Resident Alien Card (I-551)

     - Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151)

     - Arrival-Departure Record (I-94)

     - Temporary Resident Card (I-688)

     - Employment Authorization Card (I-688B)

     - A USCIS-issued receipt, for issuance of replacement of any of the above documents that shows individualā€™s entitlement has been verified

The LACDA may grant extensions if individuals need time to obtain the required documents.

One member of the applicant family must be a citizen or eligible immigrant to be eligible for assistance. A family that includes eligible and ineligible individuals may qualify for prorated assistance.  The applicant family must provide the name(s) of any family member(s) who choose not to declare citizenship or eligible immigrant status.

Applicant families will be provided the opportunity to appeal the decision in a USCIS appeal process and an informal hearing. 

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PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
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HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD REQUIREMENTS

- Must be 18 years of age or older.  
- Must be a "family" as defined by HUD.
- Annual gross income must be within the current limits set by HUD.
- Meet the income limits based on the current median household income in Los Angeles County.
- Must be 62 years of age and older.
- Annual income must be within the current limits set by HUD.
- Meet the income limits based on the current median household income in Los Angeles County.
The LACDA gives preference to families who reside or work within the LACDA jurisdiction. Preferences are used to establish the order of placement on the public housing waiting list, including the date and time of registration. Please note, the LACDA local preferences are verified by the LACDA at the time of the full-application process.  

To verify if your current resident or work address is within the LACDAā€™s jurisdiction, please click here.