About Us
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is a public housing authority that owns and administers affordable housing and rental assistance programs for residents of the City of Los Angeles. Established in 1938 by City of Los Angeles Resolution No. 1241, HACLA is one of the largest public housing authorities in the United States.
HACLA oversees a broad portfolio that includes public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs, providing affordable housing to households across the city. Its operations are supported by an annual budget of more than $1 billion, funded primarily through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development operating and capital subsidies, Section 8 administrative fees, resident rents, and other public and grant-based funding sources.
The agency works in partnership with City and State agencies, nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and private developers to maintain and expand affordable housing resources. HACLA also pursues alternative funding sources to support capital investment and long-term portfolio needs.