Frequently Asked Questions
Community Meeting
The meetings, which are free to attend, are designed to gather input regarding the community’s needs from community members who reside, go to school, and/or work in Los Angeles County (County). Comments and needs expressed at these meetings will be presented to the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and may be used to develop the Action Plan, which allocates funds in the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, starting on July 1, 2025. These meetings help to ensure that residents, especially those from low- and moderate-income communities, have a meaningful role in shaping the County's housing and community development strategies.
Interpreters will be available during the two meetings in the following languages: American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Russian, and Armenian. Requests for additional interpreters for the in-person community meeting must be made by the close of business day on Friday, October 18, 2024, while requests for additional interpreters for the online meeting must be made by the close of business day on Friday, October 25, 2024. To make your request, call (626) 586-1854 or send us an email here.
Yes, you may bring your child(ren) to the community meeting.
We offer the meeting both in-person (where it is also livestreamed) and online to best accommodate the community; however, if you are unable to attend the meeting, a recording will be made available on our website yourvoicecounts.lacda.org under the “Resources” link.
About the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program makes Federal funds available on an annual basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
The HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program provides grants to states and localities that communities use—often in partnership with local nonprofit groups—to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest Federal block grant to State and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program is designed to assist people with quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. ESG ensures that unhoused persons have access to safe and sanitary shelter, supportive services, and other types of assistance they need to improve their situations.
Each year, the LACDA prepares the Action Plan, which is an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds.
Every year, the amount of funds that HUD awards to the County changes. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, which is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, the County received approximately $29.1 million in funds from HUD, broken down as follows:
- CDBG: $19.8 million
- HOME: $7.5 million
- ESG: $1.8 million
The LACDA provides the County Board of Supervisors (Board) with comments and needs expressed at our community meetings. The Board may then use these public comments to decide how the Action Plan is developed.
The funds are distributed throughout unincorporated areas of the County, as well as 47 participating cities, collectively known as the Urban County.
CDBG – The LACDA grants CDBG funding to community-based organizations and County Departments to provide specific activities to eligible residents. If you and your organization are in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, you may be eligible for CDBG funding. An unincorporated area is any community not located within a city. Cities with populations under 50,000 can also participate with the County in receiving CDBG Program funds. Click here for a list of Community Resources currently funded through CDBG.
HOME – The LACDA follows a distribution method approved by the Board for HOME funding, whereby funds become available for use in the Urban County. A portion of HOME funds are allocated for the LACDA’s Home Ownership Program loans for closing costs and down payment assistance to income-eligible applicants. HOME funds also support the production and rehabilitation of affordable multi-family rental housing via the LACDA’s Notice of Funding Availability.
ESG – The LACDA is responsible for the administrative duties associated with ESG. The LACDA prepares and files the necessary applications and reports with HUD to receive ESG funds and these funds then pass through to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). It is LAHSA that plans the continuum of care for homeless services in the County and City of Los Angeles, part of which includes distributing the County’s ESG funding to non-profit agencies operating shelter programs. LAHSA works to coordinate homeless service funds throughout the County. Individuals are not able to apply for ESG funds. Please dial 211, call (800) 399-6993, or visit 211LA.org for housing resources and support services.
Public Housing and Section 8
The waiting lists for both Public Housing and Section 8 are closed. For more program information, please visit their respective links below:
Applicants should check their waiting list status at least once a year. You can check your status here or you can call (626) 262-4510, extension 11205. Please have your Social Security number and date of birth ready for identity purposes.
For Public Housing information, please click here, or call (626) 262-4510 and select option 3 for more information. You may also fill out this form.
Please click here for the list of the Public Housing contacts related to your concerns. Please contact your Management Office for assistance.
Please click on this link to learn about program details and how to apply for the Section 8 Program.
Please click on this link to check if you are eligible for the Section 8 Program.
Portability is an option that eligible Housing Choice Voucher holders may utilize to move throughout the United States. To assist with portability transitions, the LACDA will cooperate with other Public Housing Agencies throughout the portability process.
Please click on this link for Section 8 portability information.
If you are interested in participating in the Section 8 Program as an owner, please click on this link for more information.