Section 8 apartments in Gardena, CA
A landlord in Gardena is accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the unit, Los Angeles County's FY2026 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in California.
Voucher-friendly listings available now in Gardena
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Section 8 payment standards near Gardena (Los Angeles County, FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,079 | $1,871 to $2,287 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,328 | $2,095 to $2,561 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,903 | $2,613 to $3,193 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,681 | $3,313 to $4,049 |
| 4-bedroom | $4,098 | $3,688 to $4,508 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Gardena covers up to $2,903 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $2,613 to $3,193.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Gardena, CA?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Gardena, CA. 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.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Gardena
Vouchers in Gardena are administered at the county level. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP handles the inspection, the payment standard and the lease-up.
- 27,058 HCV units
Los Angeles County Development Authority
Alhambra · CA002
- 7,862 HCV units
City of Long Beach Housing Authority
Long Beach · CA068
- 1,667 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Glendale
Glendale · CA114
- 1,536 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica · CA111
- 1,525 HCV units
City of Pasadena Housing Department
Pasadena · CA079
- 1,201 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Inglewood
Inglewood · CA082
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This page exists because landlords in Gardena list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Los Angeles County.