Curtis Johnson Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Los Angeles

866 W 42nd Pl # 866868, Los Angeles, CA, 90037

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 48 units · Managed by FPI Management Inc

About this apartment

Curtis Johnson Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 866 W 42nd Pl # 866868, Los Angeles with 48 apartments (48 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (916) 357-5300/228.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Curtis Johnson Apartments

Curtis Johnson Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 866 W 42nd Pl # 866868, Los Angeles 90037. It has 48 apartments, 48 of which are subsidized (17 studio, 18 one-bedroom, 13 two-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the California area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at (916) 357-5300/228 (managed by FPI Management Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

California FEHA / SB 329 (source of income, including housing vouchers, protected statewide)

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Los Angeles page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Los Angeles.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.