OPEN: Encanto Court, Terra Bella, Arboleda Senior and Bellflower Friendship Apartments is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

Lorena Bentley

Analysis by Lorena Bentley

Last Updated: April, 16th 2024

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The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for apartments at Encanto Court, Terra Bella, Arboleda Senior and Bellflower Friendship Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of April 16, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following properties:

  • Encanto Court - located at 1345 W. 105th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044. Serves elderly families (55 years +)
  • Terra Bella - located at 5720 Clara St., Bell Gardens, CA 90201.
  • Arboleda Senior - located at 1040 N. Unruh Avenue, La Puente, CA 91744
  • Carson Terrace - located at 632 E. 219th Street, Carson, CA 90745
  • Bellflower Friendship Apartments - located at 9950 Oak Street, Bellflower, CA 90706.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the LACDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LACDA Project Based Voucher Page on April 16, 2024.

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Encanto Court, Terra Bella, Arboleda Senior and Bellflower Friendship Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Application Methods

The application may be completed online at https://harp.lacda.org/ex/newapp.aspx.

Encanto Court, Terra Bella, Arboleda Senior and Bellflower Friendship Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Applicant Preferences

Encanto Court, Terra Bella, Arboleda Senior and Bellflower Friendship Apartments has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Los Angeles County Development Authority

Encanto Court, Terra Bella, Arboleda Senior and Bellflower Friendship Apartments Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List is managed by Los Angeles County Development Authority.

Los Angeles County Development Authority provides affordable housing for up to 28,138 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Los Angeles County, California. Service does not extend to Baldwin Park, Service does not extend to Burbank, Service does not extend to Compton, Service does not extend to Culver City, Service does not extend to Glendale, Service does not extend to Hawaiian Gardens, Service does not extend to Hawthorne, Service does not extend to Inglewood, Service does not extend to Long Beach, Service does not extend to Los Angeles, Service does not extend to Norwalk, Service does not extend to Pasadena, Service does not extend to Pico Rivera, Service does not extend to Pomona, Service does not extend to Redondo Beach, Service does not extend to Santa Monica, Service does not extend to South Gate, Service does not extend to Torrance, California.

What should I do after applying to the Los Angeles County Development Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Los Angeles County Development Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Los Angeles County Development Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Los Angeles County Development Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Los Angeles County Development Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Los Angeles County Development Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Los Angeles County Development Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Los Angeles County Development Authority.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Los Angeles County Development Authority?

At the start of 2024, Los Angeles County Development Authority was managing 27,077 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 23,828 households with a voucher. This represents 88% of the total voucher allotment for Los Angeles County Development Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 57,094 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Los Angeles County Development Authority, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 23,828 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 29 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 2,144 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 9 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Los Angeles County Development Authority.

Are there any Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 88% of its vouchers utilized by households with 12% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 3249 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 27,077 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 households have children?

Of the 23,828 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Los Angeles County Development Authority, 8,394 have at least one child. There are 812 two-parent households in the Los Angeles County Development Authority voucher program, and 7,582 single-parent households. There were 7,852 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 Voucher holders is $20,829 The average annual income per person is $9,517 The average voucher holder earns 20% of the local Area Median Income.

Los Angeles County Development Authority voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 2,144 9%
$5,000 - $9,999 1,191 5%
$10,000 - $14,999 8,578 36%
$15,000 - $19,999 2,859 12%
$20,000+ 9,055 38%

What is the source of income for Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 6,228 (23%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 4,603 (17%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 15,163 (56%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $1,714 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $20,568. The program as a whole is paying landlords $40,841,192 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $490,094,304

How much does the average Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $544 per month or $6,528 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $12,962,432 per month, which is $155,549,184 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Los Angeles County Development Authority program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $2,258 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $127 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 homes?

Of the 27,077 households with a Section 8 voucher, 10,008 (42%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 7,148 (30%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 6,672 (28%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 20% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 households?

87% of Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 1,906 8%
Black Non-Hispanic 10,961 46%
Native American/Alaskan 238 1%
White Non-Hispanic 3,098 13%
Black Hispanic 238 1%
White Hispanic 7,148 30%
Other Hispanic 238 1%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 477 2%
25-50/td> 9,293 39%
51-61 5,242 22%
62-84 7,863 33%
85 or Older 1,191 5%