William Mead Homes Public Housing Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
William Mead Homes is a Public Housing community in Los Angeles, CA with 414 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $776/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
414
total units
99%
occupancy
$776
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 E Elmyra St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,096/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,947/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at William Mead Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 201 E Elmyra St, 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 (~$776/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Plaza LIHTC | Los Angeles | 0.8 km |
| Cathay Manor PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 0.8 km |
| Pueblo Del Sol Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.1 km |
| Pueblo Del Sol Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.1 km |
| San Pedro Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.4 km |
| Little Tokyo Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.4 km |
| Angelus Plaza North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Angelus Plaza Ii PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does William Mead Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at William Mead Homes?
Residents report average rents near $776/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 William Mead Homes?
Contact the management office at 201 E Elmyra St 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.