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.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.

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.

Please note: Priority among each preference shall be given to families of veterans or service members of the US Armed Forces (regardless of application date).

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 website. 

Sources: This information was verified by the HACLA website on September 27, 2022.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (833) 422-5248.