Public Housing

I live in public housing. Are there any special services I can get?

Yes, the housing authority offers job training, job placement, small business development and many other services. The housing authority also offers recreational programs for youth.

How do I get into public housing?

Public housing costs a lot less than most places. The Housing Authority of Los Angeles and the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angles run the public housing in Los Angeles. There are waiting lists to get into public housing. You can get information on public housing from the housing authorities, including how to get on a waiting list, where there’s public housing, how to apply in person, by phone and online.

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

Apply for public housing, waiting lists, get locations of housing and more.
Housing programs include housing for seniors, public housing and the Section 8 program, which lets you live in non-public housing but only pay a portion of the rent.

To get more information on public housing, you can also call: (213) 252-1824 (for help in Spanish, call (213) 252-2525). Or, visit the housing authority’s central office at 2600 Wilshire Boulevard. (just east of Hoover) Monday–Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm. The office’s phone number is (213) 252-5370 (TDD: (213) 252-5313).

The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles

To apply for large housing developments or to be put on waiting lists for other affordable housing sites, call (323) 260-3300 (TDD: (323) 269-8654). If you’re calling from area codes 310, 562, 714, 805 and 818, call 1-800-438-8808. The housing authority is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-6 pm and Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm.

You can also visit the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles’ office at 4800 East Cesar Chavez Monday–Friday, 8 am-5 pm.