Leland Courts — Project-Based Section 8 in Los Angeles

5234 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 70 units · Managed by Diamond Management Group, Inc.

About this apartment

Leland Courts is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 5234 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles with 70 apartments (70 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 323-883-9000.

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 Leland Courts

Leland Courts is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 5234 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles 90038. It has 70 apartments, 70 of which are subsidized (47 studio, 23 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

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 323-883-9000 (managed by Diamond Management Group, 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.