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The Housing Division administers a wide variety of housing and commercial rehabilitation programs that contribute to the quality of life, economic viability, and sustainability of the City Hawaiian Garden’s neighborhoods. The Housing Division is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Rehabilitation Program, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and other various housing activities. The Housing Division has also partnered with Habitat for Humanity and Grid Alternatives to administer their affordable housing programs.

For more information about the services provided by the Housing Division please click any of the links on this page.

• City Beautification Program
• Neighborhood Cleanup Program
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Available Housing Programs for First-time Homebuyers
• Helpful Links

When to Call or Visit

Public Hours for Counter Assistance and Telephone Calls to Housing Division (Section 8, Housing Rehab, Commercial Rehab, etc.):

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 2:00 pm. to 5:00 p.m.

The Housing Division is located at:
Hawaiian Gardens City Hall
21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

City Beautification Grant Program

The City of Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority is offering financial assistance to anyone who owns one or two single family residence on a single parcel and wants to rehabilitate the exterior of their home or provide for exterior improvements. Condominiums only qualify for interior improvements. Program funding is available one time only.

Grants of $2,500, $15,000 and $25,000
Abesentee Landlords 70% rebate

• Previously assisted program applicants are ineligible to reapply.
• Illegal structures that cannot be permitted must be demolished in order to bring properties into compliance.
• Applicants who withdraw from the Program due to Code violations will be referred to Code Enforcement to ensure compliance.
• The age of the home must be more than ten (10) years.
• Homes for sale or under construction are ineligible.
• Grants up to $15,000 for exterior improvements for single family dwelling.
• Grants up to $2,500 are also available to owners in financial hardship for emergency cases.
• Grants up to $25,000 may be provided for substandard dwellings determined by City’s building inspector.
• Grants may not be combined with other financial assistance under this Program.

MOBILE HOMES are eligible for grants up to $7000.

• Previously assisted program applicants are ineligible to reapply.
• Illegal structures that cannot be permitted must be demolished in order to bring properties into compliance.
• Applicants who withdraw from the Program due to Code violations will be referred to Code Enforcement to ensure compliance.
• The age of the home must be more than ten(10) years.
• Grants up to $2,500 are also available to owners in financial hardship for emergency cases.
• Assistance of up to $25,000 may be provided for substandard owner occupied mobile homes; these funds may be allocated to a maximum of two (2) program applicants per year.

For more information about the program or for an application, call (562) 420-2641, extention 212 or visit the Housing Office at the City of Hawaiian Gardens City Hall at:

Community Development Department
21815 Pioneer Blvd.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Beautification Program Guidelines

Download Application Here

Neighborhood Cleanup Program

The City of Hawaiian Gardens can assist neighborhood clean-ups by providing trash receptacles including roll-off bins and front-loaders.

The City of Hawaiian Gardens provides roll-off bins in specific locations for residents to dispose of large trash items not taken by the standard disposal service. The City’s contracted disposal company also provides front-loaders to the residents of the community to dispose of trash items. This program is funded through CDBG (Community Development Block Grants).

For more information on the Neighborhood Clean Up Program please call (562) 420-2641, Ext. 242.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Online Documents

• Housing Inspection Form
• Public Housing Authority – 5 Year and Annual Plan
• Sample Contract and Tenancy Addendum
• Section 8 Program Administrative Plan

Fair Market Rents and Payment Standards Table

About the Program

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority (PHA) program for assisting very low income families, elderly and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

All participating families must be certified to determine initial eligibility and recertified annually to determine they’re eligible for continued assistance.

Applications for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program are not currently being accepted. The Public Housing Authority will provide public notice by publication in local newspaper/newsletter, city’s website, or other suitable median when applications are being accepted.

Housing Programs for First-Time Homebuyers

The following housing programs are available to eligible to first-time homebuyers to assist in the purchase of a home in Hawaiian Gardens. These programs are NOT administered by City of Hawaiian Gardens, but are available to you by participating lenders. Check the links below to see if you qualify and to see the list of participating lenders for each specific program.

Home Ownership (HOP)

• First-Time Homebuyer
• HUD/County HOME funds
• Down Payment Assistance
• $50,000 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is the lesser
• 2nd trust deed at 0%, deferred until sale, transfer, or refinancing
• Income limits <80% of County median income
• 4-person family <$67,450

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC)

• First-Time Homebuyer
• Credit against Federal income tax owed
• Example of how the tax credit amount will be determined as follows:
• $200,000 x 4.0% = $7,936 (estimated first year’s mortgage interest)
• 15% (tax credit rate) x $7,936 = $1,109 (yearly tax credit amount)
• $1,109 / 12 months = $92.41 (monthly funds available for a larger 1st mortgage)
• $7,936 – $1,109 = $6,827 (interest paid which still qualifies as an itemized deduction)

Southern California Home Financing Authority First Home Mortgage Program (SCHFA)

• First-Time Homebuyer
• $25 million available now
• Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
• Gift equal to 4.0% of the first loan amount
• Works with FHA/VA loans
• FHA = 3½% down, VA = zero down
• Home Buyer down payment = 0 to 3%
• 30-year fixed rate, 3.875%
• FICO score 645 +
• Must live in home for 2 years

Helpful Links

Federal Agencies/References:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Fannie Mae
• United States Government
• Social Security

State Agencies/References

• A guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities
• California Department of Housing and Community Development
• Manufactured Home Registration and Permits
• Department of Public Social Services
• Employment Development Department

Local Agencies/References

• AmeriNational Community Services Inc.
• Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Fair Housing Foundation
• Housing Authority County of Los Angeles Section 8 Program
• Housing Rights Center
• Los Angeles Community Development Commission
• Los Angeles County First Time Home Buyer Programs
• Los Angeles County Helps
• Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center
• Legal Aid Foundation
• 211 Los Angeles County Information Line
• Nation Fair Housing Advocate
• Orange County Housing Authority
• Vacancy Listings-Go Section 8