PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2027
Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA), Pub. L. 105–276 created the requirement to submit Five-Year and Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plans by all PHAs administering the Public Housing and/or Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs. Consistent with HUD planning requirements, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has prepared a draft Annual Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, following completion of the Five-Year Plan in the previous year, for public review and comment.
The Annual Plan provides information on the LACDA’s progress in meeting the goals outlined in its 5-year Agency Plan, major program policies, and financial resources for both the Housing Authority Conventional Public Housing and Section 8 Tenant-Based Programs. Additionally, the Annual Plan updates information on housing needs, housing strategies, and other program and management data.
Included in the LACDA’s Annual Plan are the following attachments: Annual Plan, Executive Summary of proposed changes, the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy for the Public Housing Program, and the Section 8 Tenant-Based Program Administrative Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT INVITATION
You are invited to review and comment on the LACDA’s Agency Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 during a 45-day public review and comment period extending from December 31, 2025, through February 14, 2026.
Additionally, the public hearing on the Agency Plan for the Public Housing and HCV programs will be held before the LACDA Board of Commissioners on:
April 07, 2026 – 9:30 a.m.
Board Hearing Room - 381 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street - Los Angeles, CA 90012
Instructions for viewing the public hearing and commenting on items proposed before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors can be found at www.bos.lacounty.gov.
Below is the Annual Plan Executive Summary and the proposed PHA Annual Plan.
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Plan Executive Summary (English)
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Plan Executive Summary (Spanish)
FY 2026-2027 PHA Proposed Annual Plan
Members of the public wishing to make written comments or questions about the Public Housing Program may mail them to the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), 700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801, to the attention of Norma Clarke, Policy Administrator. Written comments or questions regarding the HCV Program may be sent to HAD Compliance at the same address. Those who wish to make comments by telephone may call 626-586-1991. You may also submit questions and comments at HADCompliance@lacda.org or https://appubliccomment.lacda.org/.
ANUNCIO DE AVISO PÚBLICO
Está invitado a revisar y comentar el Plan de Agencia de la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Condado de Los Ángeles (LACDA) para el año fiscal 2026-2027 durante un período de 45 días de revisión y comentarios públicos, que se extiende desde el 31 de diciembre de 2025 hasta el 14 de febrero de 2026. La audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Agencia para los programas de Vivienda Pública y Sección 8 se llevará a cabo ante la Junta de Comisionados de LACDA el 07 de abril de 2026, a las 9:30 a.m. en la Sala de Audiencias de la Junta, 381 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Ángeles, CA 90012. Los miembros del público que deseen hacer comentarios por escrito o preguntas sobre el programa de Vivienda Pública pueden enviarlos por correo a la LACDA, 700 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801, a la atención de Norma Clarke, Administradora de Políticas. Comentarios por escrito o preguntas sobre el programa de Sección 8 pueden enviarse por correo a la atención de HAD Compliance, en la misma oficina administrativa. Quienes deseen realizar comentarios por teléfono pueden llamar al 626-586-1991. También puede enviar preguntas y comentarios a HADCompliance@lacda.org o https://appubliccomment.lacda.org/.
The LACDA’s Five-Year and Annual Public Housing Agency Plans advise HUD, its families, and members of the public about the LACDA’s missions, goals, and its progress for serving the needs of target populations and economically disadvantaged
families.
The Five-Year Plan details the LACDA’s long-range goals and objectives for achieving the mission over the subsequent five years while the Annual Plan provides details about the LACDA’s yearly strategies and progress for accomplishing
its goals for the upcoming fiscal year. To review the LACDA’s plans, please see the link below.
FY 2025-2029 Five Year PHA Plan and FY 2025-2026 Annual Plan
FY 2020-2024 Five Year PHA Plan and FY 2020-2021 Annual Plan
FY 2021-2022 Annual Plan
FY 2022-2023 Annual Plan
FY 2023-2024 Annual Plan
FY 2024-2025 Annual Plan
The purpose of the Administrative Plan is to outline the policies and procedures that govern the HCV Program (Section 8) administered by the LACDA. The plan covers HUD policy, when necessary, and provides details on all discretionary policies.
FY 2025- Administrative Plan (07-01-2025)
FY 2024- Administrative Plan (Amended 06-06-2025)
FY 2024- Administrative Plan (Amended 04-03-2025)
FY 2024 - Administrative Plan (Amended 01-01-2025)
2024 Administrative Plan (Amended 10-01-2024)
2024 Administrative Plan (07-01-2024)
2023 Administrative Plan (07-01-2023)
2022 Administrative Plan (Amended on 04-06-2023)
2022 Administrative Plan (07-01-2022)
2021 Administrative Plan (07-01-2021)
Under HUD regulation, a Public Housing Agency (PHA) is responsible for establishing and maintaining a utility allowance schedule that provides reasonable allowances for tenant-paid utilities and appliances, which are used in calculating the gross rent of a unit. The utility allowance is intended to enable participating families to pay typical costs for utilities and services paid by energy-conserving households occupying units of similar size and type in the same locality.
In calculating the gross rent for units leased under the HCV Program, as well as the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) for which the family qualifies, a PHA must consider not only the contract rent that is paid to the owner, but also the anticipated cost of any utilities that the tenant family is required to pay. Payment of bills for tenant-paid utilities is the responsibility of the family, and any interruption or termination of utility services because of the family’s failure to pay is considered a breach of the family’s obligations under the HCV Program.
The utility allowance and appliance provisions listed in the tenancy lease agreement are incorporated into the HAP contract. Any time a change is made in the responsibility for payment of utility expenses, the owner and the tenant must report the change to the PHA so that the contract rent and the utility allowance can be adjusted accordingly.
LACDA Utility Allowance Schedule
FY 2025 Utility Allowance Schedule | FY 2024 Utility Allowance Schedule
VAWA provides protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. VAWA protections are not only available to women, but are available equally to all individuals regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. You don't have to be married or living with the abuser to be protected by VAWA. These protections cover tenants as defined under applicable program regulations, as well as applicants when they are applying for admission to a housing program.
To learn your rights or the options available to you, please review the information below:
LACDA VAWA Emergency Transfer Plan (1-2019)
HUD Form 5380 VAWA Notice of Occupancy Rights
HUD Form 5382 VAWA Certification
HUD Form 5383 Emergency Transfer VAWA
2024 Language Access Plan
Continuum of Care Policy Manual