Affordable Housing

To search for affordable housing in Southern California (SoCal), you can try the following:

  1. Visit the California Department of Housing and Community Development website (https://www.hcd.ca.gov/) to learn about affordable housing programs and resources available in the state.
  2. Use the Affordable Housing Online website (https://www.affordablehousingonline.com/) to search for affordable housing options in SoCal. You can search by location, rent range, and other criteria.
  3. Check out the websites of local housing authorities in the area you’re interested in. These agencies often offer affordable housing programs and resources for low-income residents. Here are some examples:
    • Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles: https://www.hacola.org/
    • Orange County Housing Authority: https://www.ochousing.org/
    • San Diego Housing Commission: https://www.sdhc.org/
  4. Consider reaching out to non-profit organizations that specialize in affordable housing. Here are a few examples:
    • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: https://www.habitatla.org/
    • Mercy Housing California: https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/
    • Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing: https://scanph.org/
    Keep in mind that affordable housing options in SoCal can be limited and may have waiting lists. It’s important to be patient and persistent in your search. Good luck!