How long is the waitlist for Public Housing in Los Angeles?

The Waiting List For Section 8 Vouchers In L.A. Is 11 Years Long.

What is a waitlist preference?

If a waiting list has preferences, it means that priority placement is given to applicants who qualify for a specific preference category (such as elderly, disabled, or homeless). Applicants who do not qualify for the listed preferences will have a longer wait to receive assistance than those who do qualify.

What does open waiting list mean?

Answer. When a waiting list is open indefinitely it means that the waiting list does not have a scheduled closing date, and will remain open until further notice.

Is there a waiting list for HACLA housing?

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: Open and print the application online here.

When was the last time HACLA Section 8 vouchers were accepted?

Last Updated on 09/09/2019. The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from October 16, 2017, until October 29, 2017 . There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

When do I get my HACLA confirmation number?

By December 1, 2017, the HACLA will send applicants an email with their status on the waiting list. After applying, applicants will receive a confirmation number. It is important to keep this number in a safe and easy to access place.

Can a Housing Authority remove you from the waiting list?

Section 8: The Housing Authority will keep your application active until you are contacted for an interview. However, once you are on the waiting list it is YOUR responsibility to keep the Housing Authority aware of any change of address. If you move and do not give us a change of address, you will be removed from the waiting list.