Income & Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for an affordable apartment home, total household gross annual income must be above the minimum or at the maximum limits shown below, based on household size and as defined by the Los Angeles Housing Department (Schedule 1). These limits are updated annually by LAHD and may change without notice. Verification of income (either two (2) most recent months of paystubs for every employer or Social Security letter, Pension letter, unemployment checks, child support, etc.), assets, and household composition is required during the application process and annually thereafter. Once you are determined to be a qualified household for this program, LAHD requires you to fill out and provide the following documents: Applicant Statement, Tenant Income Certification Questionnaire, Conflict of Interest, Asset Certification, Request for Verification of Employment (filled out by Employer), signed copy of your most recent income tax return documents, and other forms (if necessary).

LAHD 2025 Income Limits – Land Use Schedule I (Effective Date: July 1, 2025)