The rent amount paid by most Section 8 participants is between 30% - 40% of their monthly income.

The LACDA determines a participant's income in compliance with regulations at 24 CFR Part 5.  Income from all sources is included, unless specifically excluded by program regulations.  Income is any amount, monetary or not, that go to or are on behalf of the family head or spouse or to any other family member, or all amounts anticipated to be received from a source outside the family.