WAITING LISTS FOR ELDERLY AND GENERAL OCCUPANCY PUBLIC HOUSING SITES TO OPEN AUGUST 17
On August 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., the Los Angeles County Development Authorityā€™s (LACDA) Public Housing Program will begin accepting registrations for its 16 Siteā€‘Based Waiting Lists (SBWLs), 10 of which are elderly-designated properties.
Interested persons may apply to one or more of the SBWLs through September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The waiting lists for small sites* (italicized below) will close once 1,000 applications are received, or on September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., whichever comes first. The Countyā€™s Section 8 waiting list remains closed.
Registrants may choose, based on eligibility, to register on one or more of the 16 SBWLs. All applicants will be selected from each waiting list in order of admission preferences and then by date and time.
How to Register
Interested persons may register here, or call (626) 586-1522 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for assistance.
What SBWLs are available?
The 10 elderly-designated properties include:
| Site Name | Number of Units | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Carmelitos Senior | 155 | Long Beach |
| Rosas/Herbert Senior | 150 | East Los Angeles |
| Palm Senior | 127 | West Hollywood |
| West Knoll Senior | 136 | West Hollywood |
| Marina Manor Senior | 183 | Marina Del Rey |
| Foothill Villa Senior* | 62 | La Crescenta |
| Orchard Arms Senior | 183 | Valencia |
| Francisquito Villa Senior* | 89 | La Puente |
| Whittier Manor Senior* | 49 | Whittier |
| South Bay Gardens Senior* | 100 | South Los Angeles |
The six general occupancy-designated properties include:
| Site Name | Number of Units | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Carmelitos Family | 558 | Long Beach |
| Harbor Hills Family | 301 | Lomita |
| East County Family | 433 | East Los Angeles |
| Santa Monica Family* | 41 | Santa Monica |
| Quartz Hill Family* | 40 | Quartz Hill |
| South Scattered Sites | 309 | South Los Angeles |
Want to know more about the properties?
The link below provides an overview of the sites including location, bedroom sizes, and available amenities. Please be advised that the LACDA prohibits smoking on the premises of all public housing developments.
Property Descriptions Propiedades de Vivienda PĆŗblica de LACDA
General Questions?
Site-Based Waiting List FAQs