Affordable Housing Programs

Section 8 Program (Call 323/563-9534)

What assistance is offered?

For very low income households, an affordable rental housing program is offered by South Gate's Housing Authority. Section 8 Vouchers are issued to tenants to subsidize quality housing costs. The program allows the landlord to receive market rate rent through a federal subsidy which makes up the difference between the tenant's payment and the market rate. Tenants may use these vouchers as long as their income remains very low (see income chart) and the City continues to receive federal funds for this program.

Who is eligible?

Very low income households that meet local priorities. These priorities include the homeless, households who pay over 50% of their income for housing and persons displaced as a result of government action. Because the number of available certificates is limited, there is typically a waiting list of applicants.