The County provides housing programs to benefit and protect residents. These programs range from establishing and enforcing zoning and building codes for unincorporated areas, to providing housing for low-income residents, to inspecting housing and institutions to ensure they are safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation.
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Housing Resource Center Serves as Clearinghouse
The Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center is a web-based clearinghouse for information on affordable, special needs, accessible, and emergency housing within the County of Los Angeles.
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Assessment Roll Reflects Decline in Home Values
The County's 2009 property assessment roll is about $1 billion less than last year, reflecting a moderate .09 percent loss. This is the third year that the roll has been more than $1 trillion. Home values have declined and foreclosures are up, but not to the same extent as in some neighboring counties.
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Solar Mapping Program Debuts
A new solar mapping program allows homeowners and businesses in Los Angeles County to go online to determine if their properties are good candidates for solar power. To use the free service, go to http://solarmap.lacounty.gov.
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Public Housing Waiting List
Residents can apply online to be on a waiting list for Section 8 housing and public housing operated by the County Housing Authority.
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Zoning Violations
The Regional Planning Department will investigate zoning violation complaints in unincorporated areas, such as garage conversions, storage of automobiles on front yard, and commercial uses in residential zones.
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Housing & Development Links
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Building & Safety
This website provides on-line assistance with building codes and standards, guidance on obtaining permits, requirements for building plan submission, construction details, and reporting violations.
Codes, Standards & Guidelines
| Safety Violation
| Permit Fees
| Permit Offices
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Community Development
The Community Development Commission website is filled with information and resources for affordable housing and various programs for low- and moderate-income level individuals and families living in L.A. County.
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Housing Assistance
This website will help those looking for affordable housing, public housing programs, or on-line registration as a new property owner.
Consumer Housing Advice
| First Time Homebuyers
| Homeless Services Authority
| Safe House Program
| Special Needs Housing
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Housing Inspection Information
The Department of Public Health is responsible for routinely inspecting all apartments and condominiums with five units or more to ensure that housing within the County is safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation.
Renters & Landlords
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Land Use & Zoning
County Code information is provided on planning and zoning, zoning ordinance summary, and community/area/neighborhood plan documents.
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Property Tax Portal
This website is filled with information for taxpayers, providing an overview and specific detail about the property tax process in L.A. County.
Property Assessment Information
| Property Assessment Appeals
| Secured Property Taxes
| Unsecured Property Taxes
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Related Departments, Commissions, and Agencies
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The County operates a countywide housing program for low-income persons, including Section 8 subsidies.
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The County manages approximately 3,000 public housing units.
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The County enforces a "zero drug tolerance" policy in its public housing units, terminating the leases of violators.
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