The Housing Choice Voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market.
Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. Housing choice vouchers are administered locally by public housing agencies (PHAs).
A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by the PHA. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the PHA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.
Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. Housing choice vouchers are administered locally by public housing agencies (PHAs).
A family that is issued a housing voucher is responsible for finding a suitable housing unit of the family's choice where the owner agrees to rent under the program. This unit may include the family's present residence. Rental units must meet minimum standards of health and safety, as determined by the PHA. A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the PHA on behalf of the participating family. The family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.
City of Inglewood - Inglewood issues its own vouchers, however it will accept Port-Ins from other PHAs. Landlords usually require Porting to be be completed before applying for a unit.
EHV LA City Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Inglewood (will receive a Inglewood voucher once processed)
EHV LA County Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Inglewood (will receive a Inglewood voucher once processed)
LA County VASH Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
See Portability Instructions for Inglewood
Current Voucher Payment Standards for Inglewood:
0 Bedroom (Studio) $1,687
1 Bedroom $1,921
2 Bedroom $2,444
3 Bedroom $3,176
4 Bedroom $3,487
EHV LA City Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Inglewood (will receive a Inglewood voucher once processed)
EHV LA County Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Inglewood (will receive a Inglewood voucher once processed)
LA County VASH Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
See Portability Instructions for Inglewood
Current Voucher Payment Standards for Inglewood:
0 Bedroom (Studio) $1,687
1 Bedroom $1,921
2 Bedroom $2,444
3 Bedroom $3,176
4 Bedroom $3,487
City of Los Angeles - Los Angeles issues its own vouchers, however it will accept Port-Ins from other PHAs. Landlords usually require Porting to be be completed before applying for a unit.
City of Long Beach Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
EHV LA County Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
HUD-VASH Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
Current Voucher Payment Standards for Los Angeles:
0 Bedroom (Studio) $1,840
1 Bedroom $2,096
2 Bedroom $2,666
3 Bedroom $3,495
4 Bedroom $3,806
City of Long Beach Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
EHV LA County Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
HUD-VASH Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
Current Voucher Payment Standards for Los Angeles:
0 Bedroom (Studio) $1,840
1 Bedroom $2,096
2 Bedroom $2,666
3 Bedroom $3,495
4 Bedroom $3,806
City of Hawthorne - Hawthorne issues its own vouchers, however it will accept Port-Ins from other PHAs. Landlords usually require Porting to be be completed before applying for a unit.
EHV LA City Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
Regular LA City Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Hawthorne (will receive a Hawthorne voucher once processed)
EHV & Regular LA County Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Hawthorne (will receive a Hawthorne voucher once processed)
HUD-VASH Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Hawthorne (will receive a Hawthorne voucher once processed)
Current Voucher Payment Standards for Hawthorne:
0 Bedroom (Studio) $1,534
1 Bedroom $1,747
2 Bedroom $2,222
3 Bedroom $2,888
4 Bedroom $3,170
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EHV LA City Vouchers? Yes - Porting Not Required
Regular LA City Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Hawthorne (will receive a Hawthorne voucher once processed)
EHV & Regular LA County Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Hawthorne (will receive a Hawthorne voucher once processed)
HUD-VASH Vouchers? Must request Portability from Initial Housing Authority to Hawthorne (will receive a Hawthorne voucher once processed)
Current Voucher Payment Standards for Hawthorne:
0 Bedroom (Studio) $1,534
1 Bedroom $1,747
2 Bedroom $2,222
3 Bedroom $2,888
4 Bedroom $3,170
"Information deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed"