Section 8 Payment Standards
Section 8 payment standards are used to calculate the maximum monthly subsidy a Housing Authority will pay on behalf of a voucher holder toward rent.
Use the tabs below to access current payment standards for LACDA and HACLA, including SAFMR tier schedules and key program details.
LACDA Section 8 Payment Standards
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) administers the Housing Choice Voucher program for unincorporated LA County and participating cities. Payment standards are based on Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) and are updated periodically.
Note: Payment standards are subject to change. Always verify current standards directly on the LACDA website before submitting a housing application or RFTA.
LACDA Payment Standards
Access current LACDA Section 8 payment standards, including the Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) overview and payment standard schedule.
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Phone: (626) 262-4511 | TDD: (626) 943-3898 | TRS: 711
HACLA Section 8 Payment Standards
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has been designated by HUD as a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) Housing Authority. In accordance with 24 CFR 982.503, HACLA implements SAFMR-based payment standards calculated at the ZIP code level rather than for the entire metropolitan area. This provides families with access to low-poverty and high-opportunity areas.
The payment standard for a family is the lower of the payment standard for the family’s unit size on the voucher, or the payment standard for the size of the unit leased. Additional factors include family size and income, utilities the family is responsible for, and the cost of comparable units in the area.
Important: At the start of an initial HAP contract, if the contract rent exceeds the applicable VPS, the family share cannot be greater than 40% of the family’s adjusted monthly income. This is a statutory and regulatory requirement. There are no exceptions and HUD headquarters cannot grant a waiver.
SAFMR Payment Standard Schedule by Grouped ZIP Code
Effective August 1, 2025 for new contracts. ZIP codes that are outside Los Angeles City limits may only be used in VASH, Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), and Community Choice Demonstration programs. The landlord’s asking rent must always be supported by comparable rents in the area — the rent can never exceed the comparable rent determined by HACLA regardless of the VPS. There are no area exception rents at this time.
Tier 1
SRO: $1,600
0BR: $2,134
1BR: $2,398
2BR: $3,025
3BR: $3,839
4BR: $4,257
Includes ZIP codes: 90013, 90017, 90038, 90039, 90240, 90404, 90715, 91006, 91007, 91201, 91203, 91204, 91205, 91311, 91316, 91345, 91384, 91502, 91607, 91724, 91775, 91790 and others.
Tier 2
SRO: $1,723
0BR: $2,299
1BR: $2,585
2BR: $3,256
3BR: $4,136
4BR: $4,587
Includes ZIP codes: 90027, 90034, 90056, 90066, 90405, 90504, 90505, 90603, 90808, 91001, 91106, 91202, 91206, 91324, 91344, 91351, 91387, 91504, 91601, 91711, 91773, 91792 and others.
Tier 3
SRO: $1,872
0BR: $2,497
1BR: $2,805
2BR: $3,531
3BR: $4,488
4BR: $4,972
Includes ZIP codes: 90010, 90014, 90035, 90045, 90046, 90048, 90068, 90211, 90230, 90232, 90245, 90712, 90713, 90732, 91101, 91326, 91350, 91355, 91381, 91390, 91403, 91423, 91505, 91602, 91604, 91765 and others.
Tier 4
SRO: $2,136
0BR: $2,849
1BR: $3,190
2BR: $4,026
3BR: $5,115
4BR: $5,676
Includes ZIP codes: 90015, 90024, 90025, 90036, 90049, 90064, 90069, 90073, 90094, 90212, 90266, 90272, 90291, 90292, 90293, 90401, 90703, 90746, 91307, 91364, 91367, 91436 and others.
All Other LA City ZIP Codes
SRO: $1,531 | 0BR: $2,041 | 1BR: $2,289 | 2BR: $2,887 | 3BR: $3,668 | 4BR: $4,067