Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least March, 2018, until further notice.

There are three ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Open and print the application online here. Select the "English" or "Spanish" link under the "How to Apply" section.
2. Pick up an application at the Housing Authority Application Center, located at 2600 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90057, from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm PT.
3. Pick up an application at any Public Housing site. A list of properties can be found here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to:

Housing Authority Application Center 
2600 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA, 90057

Income limit information can be found here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Working at least 20 hours per week at the State's minimum wage, attending an accredited college, trade school or vocational school full-time, working or attending school for at least 20 hours per week, otherwise equally income self-sufficient, disabled, elderly.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACLA Apply for Public Housing page, or the HACLA website.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (213) 252-2500.