Capital Programs: LACDA Public Housing Capital Improvements

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

County Spending Category
2.4 Stable Housing
Federal Expenditure Category
Housing Support: Other Housing Assistance
Project Launch Date
10/01/2024
Anticipated End Date
12/31/2025
Interpretation Languages
  • Armenian
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • Vietnamese
Written Languages
  • Armenian
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Vietnamese

Project Contacts

Indicators & Metrics to Date

  • Number of Affordable Housing Units Preserved or Developed
    635
  • Number of Residents
    0
  • Contractors
    3
  • Palm Balconies
    0
  • Palm & West Knoll Fire Doors
    0
  • Orchard Arms Re-Pipe
    0

Target Populations

  • People Experiencing Homelessness
  • People with Disabilities
  • Individuals Experiencing Mental Health Disorders
  • Individuals Experiencing Substance Use Disorders

Project Description

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) serves as the second largest public housing agency (PHA) in Southern California and receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to maintain and manage public and affordable housing located throughout Los Angeles County. The LACDA owns and operates 3,229 public and affordable units located on 68 properties serving more than 6,500 residents, with its three major public housing sites being Carmelitos, in North Long Beach (713 units); Nueva Maravilla, in unincorporated East Los Angeles (504 units); and Harbor Hills, in the City of Lomita (301 units). The remaining senior and family housing units are located throughout all five Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts. The proposed projects will fund critical health and safety rehabilitation at various public housing sites to meet local code, the new HUD NSPIRE inspection protocols, and health and safety standards. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated existing inequities in housing, making it clear that improvements to health and safety standards are more urgent than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted our residents, many of whom faced heightened health risks due to outdated building systems, aging infrastructure, and limited access to essential services The proposed projects was influenced by the need to ensure that housing is resilient to future public health emergencies and provides residents with a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. The completed project will ensure the well-being of our public housing residents, mitigate the impact of future crises, and improve overall quality of life.

Goals & Objectives

Goal Description go through a competitive bidding process to ensure we select the best candidate.

Objective Description Request for Proposals through a competitive bid process that was posted to the County's WebVen, LACDA Procurement Portal, and CA Daily Newspaper.

Activity Description

Goal Description By 12/31/2025, complete the capital improvement projects to increase quality of living by providing new/updated infrastructure at the LACDA Public Housing Developments, which primarily serves low-income communities who rely on publicly funded subsidized housing.