Hollywood Gardens PB Section 8 Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hollywood Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Los Angeles, CA with 62 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $434/month on average.
62
total units
97%
occupancy
$434
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5401 Lemon Grove Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,778/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,726/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 76% |
How to apply at Hollywood Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 5401 Lemon Grove Ave, Los Angeles; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$434/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset-normandie Towers PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.4 km |
| Santa Monica and Vermont Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.7 km |
| Hollywood Knickerbocker PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Midtown Gardens LIHTC | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Hollywood Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | Hollywood | 2 km |
| Hollywood Arts Collective LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| 615 Manhattan Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 3.3 km |
| Christ Unity Manor PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hollywood Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Hollywood Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $434/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Hollywood Gardens?
Contact the management office at 5401 Lemon Grove Ave in Los Angeles. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.