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

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Eligible families must submit all verification forms and documents.  Family members age 18 and over must sign a Criminal Background Consent form to authorize the release of criminal history information to the LACDA.  All family members age 18 and over are subject to a criminal background check, and possibly a credit check.

Note: The LACDA does not allow registered sex offenders to participate in the programs.

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PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
To view the current income limits, please click here and select the current year.

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 LACDA’s jurisdiction, please click here.