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Section 8 in Los Angeles County, CA

102,716 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Los Angeles County, 85% utilized. 6 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.

Active vouchers
102,716
Occupied
87,654
85% utilized
Housing authorities
6
serving this county
Voucher protection
Protected statewide
California FEHA source-of-income protection (SB 329 / Gov. Code 12955)

Voucher-friendly listings in Los Angeles County

18 listings

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HUD Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County (FY2027)

HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

BedroomsFMRIllustration: 90% to 110% of FMR
Efficiency (studio)$2,151$1,936 to $2,366
1-bedroom$2,402$2,162 to $2,642
2-bedroom$2,964$2,668 to $3,260
3-bedroom$3,760$3,384 to $4,136
4-bedroom$4,208$3,787 to $4,629

The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Los Angeles County is $2,964. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $2,668 to $3,260, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Los Angeles County

HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Los Angeles County, CA rose from $2,903 in FY2026 to $2,964 in FY2027, a change of +$61 a month (+2.1%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

BedroomsFY2026FY2027Change
Efficiency (studio)$2,079$2,151+$72 (+3.5%)
1-bedroom$2,328$2,402+$74 (+3.2%)
2-bedroom$2,903$2,964+$61 (+2.1%)
3-bedroom$3,681$3,760+$79 (+2.1%)
4-bedroom$4,098$4,208+$110 (+2.7%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in Los Angeles County? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.

Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Section 8 income limits in Los Angeles County (FY2026)

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher, a household's gross annual income generally has to be at or below the very low income limit for its size. In Los Angeles County that is $83,300 a year for a family of four, about $6,940 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $108,100.

Household sizeExtremely lowVery low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$35,000$58,300$93,300
2 people$40,000$66,650$106,600
3 people$45,000$74,950$119,950
4 people$50,000$83,300$133,250
5 people$54,000$89,950$143,900
6 people$58,000$96,600$154,600
7 people$62,000$103,250$165,250
8 people$66,000$110,000$175,900

Which column applies to you. The middle column is the eligibility line for most applicants (24 CFR 982.201). The low income column only applies in special cases, such as families already receiving federal housing assistance. Federal rules generally require at least 75% of admissions from the waiting list each year to be extremely low income families. This does not predict selection or waiting time. For a family of four here, that threshold is $50,000 or less.

Income is counted before taxes and covers the whole household. The housing authority verifies it when your name is reached on the waiting list, so what counts is your income at that point. Being under the income limit is only one part of eligibility and does not guarantee admission.

Compare your household income with Section 8 limits and see how monthly income becomes an annual estimate.

Source: HUD FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, huduser.gov.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Los Angeles County?

No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Los Angeles County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

California FEHA source-of-income protection (SB 329 / Gov. Code 12955)

Statewide: landlords may not refuse Section 8/HCV vouchers as a source of income.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Los Angeles County in the Los Angeles metro

Metro vouchers
127,072
Metro utilization
85%
Type
MSA
CBSA 31080

Los Angeles County is one of the counties inside the Los Angeles, CA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.

See Los Angeles metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →

Landlord and investor tools for Los Angeles County

RentalCalcs

Free calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.

Housing authorities serving Los Angeles County

Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. Confirm the administering agency on your voucher and whether it can serve the proposed address; a ZIP code alone does not settle jurisdiction or portability.

  • 27,058 Section 8 units

  • City of Long Beach Housing Authority

    Long Beach · PHA code CA068

    7,862 Section 8 units

  • Housing Authority of the City of Glendale

    Glendale · PHA code CA114

    1,667 Section 8 units

  • Housing Authority of the City of Santa Monica

    Santa Monica · PHA code CA111

    1,536 Section 8 units

  • City of Pasadena Housing Department

    Pasadena · PHA code CA079

    1,525 Section 8 units

  • Housing Authority of the City of Inglewood

    Inglewood · PHA code CA082

    1,201 Section 8 units

Section 8 rent by ZIP in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2027). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for Section 8 in Los Angeles County?
For FY2026, the very low income screening threshold in Los Angeles County, CA is $58,300 for one person, $66,650 for two, $74,950 for three and $83,300 for a family of four. Limits vary by household size. The agency also checks other eligibility requirements and any applicable exceptions.
What counts as extremely low income in Los Angeles County?
HUD's FY2026 extremely low income limit in Los Angeles County is $35,000 for one person and $50,000 for a family of four. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of the vouchers they issue from the waiting list each year to families at or below this level.
How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County?
The FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Los Angeles County is $2,964 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of the benchmark is roughly $2,668 to $3,260. This is not a household rent limit. ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ; ask your agency for its adopted standard and the unit's utility allowance.
Who runs Section 8 in Los Angeles County?
Housing Choice Vouchers in Los Angeles County are administered by Los Angeles County Development Authority, City of Long Beach Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Glendale and other local housing authorities. Each authority keeps its own waiting lists and eligibility preferences. Check each official application notice; applying to one agency does not apply to the others.

Find Section 8 apartments in Los Angeles County

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Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 9,936,690 · FIPS 06037.