La Brea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Brea Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Los Angeles, CA with 185 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $507/month on average.
185
total units
91%
occupancy
$507
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3431 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,334/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,662/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at La Brea Gardens
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 3431 S La Brea 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 (~$507/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Family Apts LIHTC | Los Angeles | 0.8 km |
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| Freeway Redevelopment PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Metro @ Buckingham LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Preservation I PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Buckingham Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Brea Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at La Brea Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $507/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 La Brea Gardens?
Contact the management office at 3431 S La Brea 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.