Payment Standards | HACLA (2024)

Voucher Payment Standards (VPS)

The Section 8 Department Voucher Payment Standard is the most the Housing Authority can pay to help a family with rent. The family's voucher will show the number of bedrooms authorized by the Housing Authority, based on the number of persons in the family.

The Housing Authority establishes Voucher Payment Standards (VPS) based on the Fair Market Rents (FMR), which are established at least annually by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The VPS is the maximum subsidy the Housing Authority can provide toward the contract rent (rent plus utility allowance for utilities, stove or refrigerator paid or provided by the tenant). If the contract rent (rent plus utility allowance) is more than the VPS, the family must make up the difference out of its own pocket.

The Housing Authority must use the SMALLER of the number of bedrooms in the rental unit or the number of bedrooms on the voucher to determine the VPS. For example, if a family locates a two-bedroom unit with a three-bedroom voucher, the two-bedroom VPS must be used to calculate your tenant portion of the rent.

The following chart depicts the VPS for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).

(Effective November 1, 2022)

Bedroom SizeVoucher Payment Standard
SRO$1,380
0$1,840
1$2,096
2$2,666
3$3,465
4$3,804
5$4,374
6$4,945

The VPS above are effective 11/01/2022. The landlord's asking rent for the unit must be supported by comparable rents within the area. Regardless of the location, the rent for the unit can never be higher than the comparable rent determined by the HACLA/third party vendor regardless of the VPS.

There are no area exception rents at this time.

FAMILY SHARE REMINDER: At the starting date of the initial Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract for a unit (lease-in-place or otherwise) if the contract rent is higher than the appropriate VPS, the family share cannot be greater than 40% of the family's adjusted monthly income. This is a statutory and regulatory requirement. There are absolutely no exceptions and HUD headquarters (D.C.) cannot grant a waiver on this matter.

The Family Share is contract rent minus the HAP. [24 CFR 982.515(a)]

Small Area Fair Market Rents

Effective 01-01-2023, the Section 8 Department willimplement Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) for applicant and participant families in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP).SAFMRs are defined based on the U.S. Postal Service ZIP code areas. They reflect rents at the ZIP code level with the goal to improve tenant outcomes. They have been shown to be a more direct approach to encouraging tenant moves to housing in lower poverty areas by increasing the subsidy available in specific ZIP codes to support such moves.

The following chart depicts the SAFMRs for HACLA.

(Effective January 1, 2023 for New Admissions and Effective March 1, 2023 for Annual Reexaminations)

TierZip CodeBedroom Size
012345678
190005; 90012; 90013; 90020; 90027; 90028; 90038; 90039; 90071; 90240; 90623; 90638; 90701; 90715; 90807; 91001; 91006; 91007; 91008; 91010; 91016; 91020; 91024; 91104; 91107; 91108; 91303; 91304; 91321; 91324; 91325; 91335; 91345; 91351; 91356; 91384; 91387; 91401; 91411; 91506; 91601; 91607; 91711; 91722; 91724; 91740; 91745; 91775; 91780; 91790; 91791; 91792; 93551$1,884$2,136$2,724$3,540$3,888$4,471$5,054$5,637$6,220
290010; 90015; 90021; 90034; 90035; 90045; 90046; 90056; 90066; 90068; 90211; 90230; 90232; 90245; 90263; 90278; 90402; 90603; 90712; 90713; 90746; 90808; 91030; 91214; 91311; 91316; 91326; 91344; 91350; 91355; 91362; 91381; 91403; 91423; 91504; 91505; 91602; 91604; 91608; 91741; 91765; 91773$2,208$2,520$3,204$4,164$4,572$5,258$5,943$6,630$7,315
390014; 90024; 90025; 90036; 90048; 90049; 90064; 90067; 90069; 90073; 90077; 90094; 90210; 90212; 90254; 90265; 90266; 90272; 90274; 90275; 90290; 90291; 90292; 90293; 90703; 90732; 91011; 91105; 91301; 91302; 91307; 91354; 91361; 91364; 91367; 91390; 91436; 91789$2,604$2,964$3,768$4,896$5,376$6,182$6,988$7,795$8,601

Please note,regardless of its location, or whether the unit is providing a reasonable accommodation, the unit’s rent can never be higher than the comparable rents determined by HACLA.

Additionally, SAFMRs are only for use with HCV related programs, such as Housing Choice Vouchers, Veteran Vouchers (HUD-VASH) and Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) and Project Based Voucher Program. SAFMRs do not apply to Certificate Programs nor the Moderate Rehabilitation Program.

Updated: 05-26-2023

Payment Standards | HACLA (2024)

FAQs

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2 bedroom in CA? ›

Voucher Payment Standards (VPS)
Bedroom SizeVoucher Payment Standard
0$1,840
1$2,096
2$2,666
3$3,465
4 more rows
May 26, 2023

How much does Section 8 pay for a 3 bedroom in NY? ›

Bedroom SizePayment Standard ($)
1$2,387
2$2,696
3$3,385
4$3,647
5 more rows

What is Section 8 of Hacla? ›

The Section 8 program is financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide rent subsidies in the form of housing assistance payments (HAP) to private Landlords on behalf of extremely low, very low-income individuals/families, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.

How much do you have to make to qualify for Section 8 in California? ›

Income Limits for Section 8 in California
Family Size30% of Median Income80% of Median Income
1$21,750$58,000
2$24,850$66,250
3$27,950$74,550
4$31,050$82,800
1 more row
Mar 28, 2023

How much is a 4 bedroom Section 8 voucher in California? ›

Voucher Payment Standards
Bedroom SizePayment Standard
3$3,607
4$4,294
5$4,938
6$5,678
3 more rows

Can you buy a house on Section 8 in California? ›

Though Section 8 Housing is designed to provide rental assistance, qualifying participants can also use the funds to purchase a home. Most families purchase a home and pay the same amount on a mortgage payment as they would to rent a house.

How much is a 3 bedroom Section 8 voucher in GA? ›

Fair Market Rents for Section 8 Housing in Georgia
Bedroom SizeFair Market Rent
1 Br$1,068
2 Br$1,237
3 Br$1,499
4 Br$1,682
1 more row
Mar 28, 2023

How long is the waiting list for Section 8 housing in Los Angeles? ›

The housing authority will contact applicants who make it on the waitlist for an interview to confirm their eligibility. After that, they will receive their voucher. It could take several months or up to 10 years before this process begins.

What is considered low income in California? ›

Very-Low, Low and Moderate-Income Limits
Household SizeVery-Low IncomeLow-Income
1$11,550 or less$11,551 - $19,300
2$13,200 or less$13,201 - $22,050
3$14,900 or less$14,901 - $24,800
4$16,550 or less$16,551 - $27,550
4 more rows

Does everyone have to accept Section 8 in California? ›

Can someone refuse to rent to me because I have Section 8/HUD/voucher? No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to applicants just because they have a Section 8 voucher. The law added voucher holders to existing California discrimination protections for source of income.

What is the income limit for low income housing in California 2023? ›

HUD Income Limits
Number of PersonsExtremely Low Income (30% of Median)Low Income (80% of Median)
2$28,600$76,250
3$32,200$85,800
4$35,750$95,300
5$38,650$102,950
4 more rows
Mar 6, 2023

Can you be a foster parent on Section 8 in California? ›

Individuals receiving government assistance (i.e., TANF or food stamps, Section 8, or HUD housing) are not eligible to foster. Child support or Alimony cannot be counted as income.

How much is a two bedroom voucher in California? ›

How much is the rent?
For Program Participants Payment Standards Effective February 13, 2023
1 BR$2,588
2 BR$3,030
3 BR$3,863
4 BR$4,382
6 more rows

How much is a 2 bedroom Section 8 voucher in Fresno? ›

People who are approved for section 8 vouchers cannot pay more than 40% of their income on rent. Typically people pay around 30% of their income. How much is a 2 bedroom Section 8 voucher in Fresno? The maximum a 2-bedroom voucher in Fresno will pay is between $958 and $1170.

How many adults can live in a 2 bedroom apartment in California? ›

Occupancy Formulas

Additionally, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) uses what is known as the “two plus one” formula, which permits two (2) people to occupy each bedroom, with one (1) additional person in the living spaces (i.e., five (5) people may reside in a two bedroom unit).

How does Section 8 work for landlords in California? ›

If the residence passes inspection, the tenant may sign a lease for one or more years, and the landlord must sign a contract agreeing to the program's terms. California Section 8 then pays a subsidy directly to the landlord or property owner on behalf of the participant.

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