Leland Courts PB Section 8 Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Leland Courts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Los Angeles, CA with 70 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average.
70
total units
99%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5234 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,895/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,382/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Leland Courts
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 5234 Melrose 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 (~$365/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Gardens LIHTC | Los Angeles | 1.7 km |
| Santa Monica and Vermont Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| 615 Manhattan Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.2 km |
| Wilshire Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.4 km |
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| Hollywood Knickerbocker PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.8 km |
| Hollywood Plaza Apts PB Section 8 | Hollywood | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Leland Courts 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 Leland Courts?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Leland Courts?
Contact the management office at 5234 Melrose 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.