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LA County seeking local landlords to participate in housing voucher program

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Local property owners who partner with Los Angeles County to accept Emergency Housing Vouchers for their rental units are eligible for up to $5,000 for new contract inspection repairs and $2,500 as a signing bonus for each unit leased to a voucher participant, the L.A. County Development Authority announced Monday.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated nearly 2,000 vouchers to the LACDA to assist families and people who are either experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or were recently homeless. The vouchers can also be used by people fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking.

“This unprecedented global pandemic requires unprecedented actions to protect people experiencing homeless and other vulnerable populations,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis. “The additional monetary incentives being offered to property owners throughout the county to house Emergency Housing Voucher holders is a promising tool. I thank the Los Angeles County Development Authority for helping to lead innovative win-win solutions.”

The LACDA’s jurisdiction includes all unincorporated areas of the county, including Quartz Hill, Lake Los Angeles and Littlerock, and 62 incorporated cities, including Palmdale and Lancaster. A list of areas can be found at https://bit.ly/3xh4SWH.

“These robust incentives send a clear message to our property owner partners that we want to do all we can to make the program work for them, as well as for our families that are in dire need,” said Emilio Salas, LACDA executive director. “On top of incentive bonuses, we’re also willing to help subsidize the cost of repairs to bring a unit up to standard. which is an unprecedented benefit not likely to be found anywhere in the country.”

Property owners can also count on reliable monthly payments when leasing to voucher participants, as well as their property being listed for free. People who are interested can learn more by emailing LACDAincentives@lacda.org or calling by 626-586-1585. People who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and want to obtain a housing voucher can contact the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority at EHV@lahsa.org.

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50 comments for "LA County seeking local landlords to participate in housing voucher program"

  1. “Which is why it has become one of the least desirable parts of LA County, maybe even California?”

    This is the most hilarious line in this entire comments section. When do you want to claim that the AV was NOT ‘the least desirable part’ of LA county? When LA was a thriving city, the AV was “that barren desert out north.” When Orange county was filling with people the AV was that barren desert out north. The only reasons people ever started coming here were either that they were such defectives that they preferred sand, snakes, and spiders to humanity, probably because when they looked in the mirror their example of humanity was such a horrific specimen, or one way or another the air force ordered them out here.

    When I was a kid growing up here, because I was trapped here by a combination of the air force and the fact that my parents were borderline at best on being better humans than the rest of the snake and spider set, EVERY kid in school wanted nothing but to escape the hellhole. I was gone a long time, and the AV became a sort of poor man’s civilization. The snakes and spiders set have been mostly driven deeper into the desert or up into the hills, and it’s a decent place to live…but it’s still the least desirable place in LA County because the snake and spider people are still close by, and clinging to their old haunt.

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  3. For any potential owners out there who are on the fence on whether or not if they should rent to a section 8 voucher holder, I say give it a try under these conditions.
    1. Ask them for a reference from their previous owner. That way if their owner is willing to vouch for them, you know there was a good rep-or there.
    2. In these times keeping or gaining employment can be challenging, so at least if your tenant looses their job for some reason ( because voucher holders do have jobs for those who did not know), your rent payments will still be secure.

    No matter if it is a voucher holder or a regular tenant, it is all based on the individual. A “regular” tenant can cause just as much damage as a voucher holder. No one is exempt to these possibilities.
    That’s like saying all owners are slum lords, because we all know there are many slum lords out there, but does that apply to all owners, no.

    I am just trying to give some hope to the owners out there who have experienced or heard about the horror stories. And give some hope to the voucher holders who deserve to live in a safe community so that they can thrive and put themselves in better positions, with better opportunities. So hopefully one day, they to can become home owner.

    Therefore, despite the negatives, It is possible to enter into this contract with a respectful tenant and sleep peacefully knowing that your property is in good hands.

    We are in some very trying times and we all could benefit from each other if we work together and not against one another.

  4. Why don’t Republicans go after Section 8 like they do with welfare, Social Security and other programs?

    My guess for years has been that a majority of the landlords are Republicans. They get guaranteed rent money from the government while the renters get the static.

    And, why are people being subsidized to live in single-family homes and not apartments or condos. Heck, people live in trailer parks here without subsidizes so why should others get a fairly new house and the government pays the rent?

    • Rex is a Republican and he declared war on section 8. He lost and so did the taxpayers who paid millions in the settlement due to his big fat mouth.

      • It’s some of you all constituents they rubbed elbows with the Republicans because they are Republican and what you probably didn’t know is they also had to downsize or even look for evh or section 8 but you would never know you’re just think they moved to another house they don’t dare talk about it and neither should you and yes he does have a big mouth I just wish everybody could understand that bad things happen to good people and that’s a been said more since 2020 I’ve heard it so many times over and over again bad things happen to good people and some of us is tried and true so just tell us a little sympathy because we’re trying to make it just like you we’ve lost our loved ones we’ve lost our jobs we lost our houses and then doing that we have to stay with relatives and Friends and your kids lose their bedrooms and have to sleep in the car you know they get to eat at school you know how hard it is to tell your baby you got to wait till you get to school to eat thank God for free lunch and you Republicans need to get the stick out your ass because a lot of you guys are in the same boats that we are like I said earlier y’all just won’t admit it I am disabled not by choice I would love to work but I can’t and my health is deteriorating however I work for 27 years for expenditures cable company and I was supervisor for the last 17 years of that so I’ve been Democrat all my life and some of the Republicans have good points just as well but I’m more of a Democrat than a Republican we just need a little help that’s all can y’all give us that can I just give us that little help without making such a fuss about it it’ll be very much appreciative especially to people like me and people like everybody and let’s talk about some of these men’s that are raising their children they should be able to y’all need to look at those men and say hey they deserve section 8 too you know they need a tax break they need section 8 they raising their kids by themselves they doing the best they can but they don’t look at those men like that they look over them they don’t know they just doing the best they can with what they have and I know that for sure I lived it because that my brothers children were left on his doorstep and he had to raise those girls with the help of us but it was so hard for him to get low income housing they looked at him like he was crazy but it’s not has bad has it use to be they have lighten up a little bit but thank God he doesn’t need it now because he got them somewhere to stay and he doesn’t have housing but he wish he could move somewhere that he could afford nicer place for his kids to grow up in so now he have to take what he got and he don’t even get food stamps just try to be little loving a little compassion that’s all i have too say

  5. Please help me I’m pregnant due in less Than 2 months. I applied for housing.evs still awaiting for it to come back don’t want to be outside with my son. Please help expedite process.

    • Why did you go and get pregnant under those circumstances?

      If you can’t take care of yourself, how are you going to take care of a child?

      Don’t act like you don’t know what condoms and birth control are…

      • Wow, the milk of human kindness must run through your heart. Who are you, the procreation nazi? No procreation for you! And you. And you.

        And I’ll tell you how to procreate, and with whom.

        Geez, these things happen.

  6. I just became homeless 7 months ago and really need help with housing if you can bless me with anything I appreciate it

    • I been homeless for 3 years welcome Im disable but work 27 years and the last 17 I was supervisor but my husband drain my account find you a good shelter like weingart are exoudus and work your way out do what is ask and you should be fine your not gonna get housing asap whatever happened to you to get you homeless work on that those shelters will give you the help you need

    • Mmm My name is Sandra Parram I am looking for section 8 home I’m already have section 8

  7. Hi I am Lelia Jones I have a vouch from sec8 and I am lookfor a place …asap I need help to get out this building please help me out? My benefits have being taking from no one have not put no one and jail there still taking my benefits??

    • If you’re already housed as a voucher holder, then don’t expect someone else to roll out the red carpet for you and give you the Taj Mahal just because you don’t like the building you’re living in.

      That’s not how this works!

      You don’t like your living situation? Then do what the rest of us have to do: get a job, make more money and move somewhere nicer !

      • You think it’s that easy for some folks? How about you refer them to where you work so they can get one? Have you seen the housing market lately or are you blind? Let me guess, you own your home don’t you, or do you rent? Because after all, we leave in a incorporated equal opportunity kind of country right? I THINK NOT! So until the cost of living match’s the employment pay, go sit down somewhere and count your blessings unless your going to do SOMETHING about it. That is, since you know how things “work”

    • I been homeless for 3 years welcome Im disable but work 27 years and the last 17 I was supervisor but my husband drain my account find you a good shelter like weingart are exoudus and work your way out do what is ask and you should be fine your not gonna get housing asap whatever happened to you to get you homeless work on that those shelters will give you the help you need

  8. Be careful with anecdotal horror stories. The statistics do not bear them out over the group.

    Yes. We have all heard horror stories of renters who have less concern for the property they are living in than most animals. Got it. We have also heard horror stories of landlords who have less concern for the condition of the property they are renting to humans that they would for animals, as well.

    How many stories have you heard about great tenants who treated the rental property better than the owner? How many stories of fantastic landlords? Gee, not so many, huh?

    Does this mean that all renters or landlords are horrible? Of course not. These stories represent extremes. MOST are average, not too great, not too horrible. But they are not the extremes of which we all tell each other about, are they?

    DO use due diligence in renting properties and follow recommended guidelines. You can check with either city for free help and training in best practices for renting property. DON’T put too much stock into horror stories.

    • It really depends on where the property is, too. Renting a home in Pasadena or Woodland Hills is going to yield a much different quality of “renter” than what you’ll find in Lancaster and Palmdale.

    • There’s a reason these “horror stories” exist, man. It’s because that they are more often the rule than the exception.

        • You talk a lot about “facts”, but I don’t see you offering any yourself? Show us some positive statistics about Section 8 and it’s impact on communities and neighborhoods…I’ll wait

          • I asked a legitimate question as a response to someone else’s ‘facts’. I have yet to receive any of those ‘facts’. I have not claimed that I think that Section 8 is a good program. In fact, I believe that it is overdue for a major overhaul, like so many other social programs from the government. I am truly curious, though, if anybody out here bashing the program with talking points actually has any clue as to any real reasons why? Is it really a ‘total failure,’ as some claim? I don’t think it’s quite that; SOMEONE is getting a benefit (most likely besides the recipients) for it to continue if it has so many issues.

            In the end, we can’t really have a rational discussion on reforms or replacements until we can have a rational discussion of the actual challenges presented by the program. Mere hyperbolization of anecdotal incidents and Faux news talking points do not count or assist in this goal.

            Mayhaps a trifle less rolling of the eye and a bit more focusing of it to actually comprehend what it is that you are reading might help you in recognizing the difference… but I digress to my baser instincts here.

            Tell ya what. Let me give you a nice negative point regarding Section 8 for y’all to chew on… An excess percentage of Section 8 rentals in a given rental market tends to increase all rental rates in said market, making it more difficult for people who are not on Section 8 (aka: the majority of renters) to afford a place over time.

            And, for a starting point for discussion on that tidbit; why do y’all suppose that’s allowed to continue without much apparent notice?

        • I been homeless for 3 years welcome Im disable but work 27 years and the last 17 I was supervisor but my husband drain my account find you a good shelter like weingart are exoudus and work your way out do what is ask and you should be fine your not gonna get housing asap whatever happened to you to get you homeless work on that those shelters will give you the help you need

          • If you are still homeless, be careful in Lancaster. The mayor suggested that people carry guns illegally and shoot the homeless if they try to rob you. If you approach someone to ask for directions or some money, someone could mistake that for attempted robbery.

  10. I have heard nothing but horrible experiences with housing subsidized families. They trash your home, cause intentional destruction ( busted doors, dry wall, windows, cement down drains etc) . Getting them to leave is another disaster and problem.

    • You don’t have to be on section 8 to get your house trashed the average Joe can trash your house and mess up your carpet with those snotty nose kids are dogs that’s not properly potty train and you have a better chance of a person on section 8 to vacate your house faster then the average Joe and family he has the extra money to keep you in and out of court and FATHA GAWD let’s not have those beautiful hardwood floors they 16 year old will be skateboarding all over those floors so your taking a chance either are let’s keep it real

  11. Don’t do it !

    They will trash your home, and the county will do nothing to reimburse you for the expenses related to repairing it. Plus, once you take them you cannot get rid of them, no matter what!

    Take my word for it. I learned the hard way.

    • Oh yeah! I have heard it over n over n over! I had one landlord on my street , who rented to a subsidized family. When the family finally left after a long battle, there was thousands of dollars of destruction and chaos in their wake.

      It took months to repair everything! That landlord was done and never wanted to be a landlord ever again. He got rid of the home and vowed never to be the victim of that nonsense ever again!

      • So you telling me that people that pay regular rent do not destroy other people’s property while they’re renting only people that have section 8 I find that very hard to believe first of all the people that’s paying regular rent they have more of a chance of tearing your s*** up then a person with section 8 because they don’t want to lose their section 8 so they make sure all they ducks in a row when they move out but a person that just paid you to move in and you sign at least and then they got their kids running around stomping up your hardwood falls with the skateboard and you talking about going to court baby you going to stay in court with them folks they don’t file every emotion they can but see a person on section 8 they ain’t got time for that they don’t want to lose their section 8 so don’t believe the hype it could go either way sir it can go either way then not to mention it’s not in those kids and putting the crayons all over the wall let’s keep it real and if they got a cat oh cat pee stink I’m just saying I’m looking at both sides

  12. Unfortunately the cities and counties are throwing our tax dollars to alleviate a bigger problem. Section 8 is a huge failure and landlord
    S I know have refused to rent due to damage and lack of care of their properties. The tenants need to have educational classes to teach basic things on how to take care of the place they rent. There used to be a good section 8 enforcement that would root out all the fraudulent renters, however the woke culture quickly labeled the enforcement as racist. Well now nobody will rent to the vouchers, so good luck to you

      • I would go with it having been a huge success…assuming that the intent was always to provide an enrichment funnel between the federal government and property owners. It has done pretty poorly in terms of providing housing.

        • That statement is untrue. There are many, many Section 8 houses rented in the Antelope Valley.

          Do you have anything factual, or is this simply how you feel about the program?

          • Stinger: “There are many, many Section 8 houses rented in the Antelope Valley”

            Yes, exactly.

            Which is why it has become one of the least desirable parts of LA County, maybe even California?

            When people get jobs at Plant 42, they look for homes in Santa Clarita or Tehachapi. The schools in this valley are terrible!

            It didn’t have to end up that way, but it did due to lack of city planning on the part of both Lancaster and Palmdale.

          • I think if you make it the Section8 worker come and do a walk through upon leaving a property with the landlord and the soon to be extenant and if their are damages they lose the Section8. Because I would not wish homelessness on anyone .God Bless

          • Ah, Keisha, you have managed to hit upon one of the real problems with Section 8: chronic insufficient staffing to process the incredible backlog of applications, not to mention maintaining adherence to policies. The latter challenge is one of the times that the two cities tried to step up to help. Unfortunately, their choices in how to apply those resources caused the destruction of what could have been very helpful.

            So, there’s one real problem identified… There are more.

      • I can’t think of anyone that Section 8 benefits, except for maybe the absentee landlord who doesn’t live in the same town where their rental property is?

        — The renters are almost always problematic and cause problems in the neighborhoods they move into.
        — The landlord likely lives hours away in another town where there aren’t a lot of renters, so they are “shielded” from the effects of those they rent to.

        • Based upon your statements, which have been clearly hyperbolized to the point of becoming falsehoods, it is unsurprising that you couldn’t think of anyone who benefits from Section 8.

        • Remember when Rex declared ‘war’ on Section 8 and it ended up dragging Lancaster, Palmdale and LA County into a lawsuit that cost the taxpayers millions of dollars? I sure do. In the end, Rex lost his war and we the people paid for his big mouth.

      • I just can’t get past how these renters believe that people that get section 8 don’t know how to clean up their place they just going to destroy your property that’s not true.First of all we will be so proud of our place and feel so blessed that you took a chance on us first and foremost we’re gonna keep it up because our case manager checks in and we don’t play about running threw the house Idk where you get your information from but no sir we got to much to lose. It’s people that pay real rent and that’s the (Majority of the people that you all rent to)Chile when they move out it takes forever for you to get your property ready for somebody else to move in and you’re talking about destroying property let’s start first of all we got the 16-year-old riding his skateboard all up and down the hallway if you have hardwood floors then you have the 2-year-old that thinks he’s an artist that’s taking his crayons and writing all over the wall and you think that people on section 8 will destroy your property. people that’s paying rent they care lesser about your contract than section 8 voucher holders Those folks could give a hoot about your contract especially if they loss their job let’s just say when you try to collect they hiding That’s the difference with Section 8 contract we have case managers coming by to make sure everything is going well and their also going to contact the leaser and make sure it’s going good their not gonna just take our word for it and you never have to worry about us paying rent.The city gonna make sure you get your money. But those folks that pay rent regularly its know garuntee that they will have your money every month good things can happen to bad people I got a question ever fell out with your tenant? And you tell him he got the move because he ignored your letters you left on the door he’s going to make your life a living hell I’m talking about people that’s paying regular rent that has a job and who’s to say that people with section 8 don’t have jobs there are some people that have jobs they have families you know they get up and go to work like everybody else they just had some hard times these few years so let’s not slam the door on the section 8 voucher holders that’s give everybody a chance because I’m sure that you have had people that have destroyed your property if you are a renter or if you sold your property and it went into default when they know they fixing to move especially the ones that are so say not having a section 8 voucher they paying straight rent they lose their job they going to tear your s*** up and anything that they can steal fyi they going to steal it everything’s coming out the house the drywall the ice box the microwave you think that these people care but see with people with section 8 we have a paper trail you know the ones that you rent from they give you a couple of references that they haven’t talked to in 50 years you will be trying to hunt them down you will be spending more money trying to find them then you would just letting it go but at least with section 8 they going to hold section 8 vouchers accountable but the ones that just lease from you they don’t have any repercussions and they don’t care they can get anybody to cosign for them and say they wonderful people and then he get in a fight Becky Sue and Jim Bob they get the fight and tearing up your place and then they put something in the chair behind it when they know you coming you know they be rearranging furniture all I’m saying is it goes both ways you can meet some real nice people that are on section 8 that is trying to make the best of their life and giving them a nice stable place to live would be the best they don’t want their kids growing up in the game Life and all that they just wanted a better life than they had I know I do that’s all don’t ever think that people that got regular jobs and don’t have section 8 vouchers that pay regular rent won’t tear your property up they take pleasure in doing it because they so pissed off that stuff didn’t go their way they going to make it they business they duty especially if you tell them look man you haven’t paid rent about 6 months I might have to put this thing up for rent!! First thing they say what do you mean all this money I put in here they going to strike that argument up with you so I’ma say this everybody should have a chance