Sonya Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sonya Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Los Angeles, CA with 60 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $442/month on average.
60
total units
88%
occupancy
$442
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 8617 Denver Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,937/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,777/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Sonya 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 8617 Denver 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 (~$442/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sonya 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 Sonya Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $442/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 Sonya Gardens?
Contact the management office at 8617 Denver 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.