Section 8 apartments in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 110 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.

Voucher discrimination is illegal here

California law (SB 329, effective January 2020) makes it illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they pay rent with a Section 8 or other housing voucher. Source of income is a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

California FEHA (Gov. Code §12955)

Section 8 listings available now in Los Angeles

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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 90012

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$1,960
1 bedroom$2,190
2 bedrooms$2,730
3 bedrooms$3,460
4 bedrooms$3,850

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

Public Housing Authorities

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

HUD PHA code CA004

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
2600 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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Own property in Los Angeles? Section 8 tenants come with guaranteed monthly rent — protected by state law.

In Los Angeles's tight rental market, a Section 8 tenant still means guaranteed monthly rent — paid directly to you. California's ordinance makes voucher discrimination illegal, so voucher applicants deserve the same review process as anyone else. Add your name to the Los Angeles landlord list and we'll reach out as soon as we open this market.