Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 90012 — Downtown / Chinatown
ZIP code 90012 covers the Chinatown and Civic Center areas just north of Downtown Los Angeles. It is home to HACLA's William Mead Homes, along with other affordable buildings. Served by the LA Metro A Line at Chinatown and many bus routes, it is one of the most transit-rich areas a Housing Choice Voucher can reach.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in California
About This Program in California
In Los Angeles, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing are administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to Apply in California
Apply through HACLA at hacla.org when waitlists are open; openings are often filled by lottery. California protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide (SB 329), so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher.