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Ask Us a Question.

How can I know the quality of senior housing?
A listing of Long Beach's Affordable Housing Resources is located at:  http://www.lbhdc.org  You may wish to contact each development that is listed.

Tell me about the first time home buyer program?
The City of Long Beach provides a variety of services to assist first-time homebuyers realize their dream of owning their first home. The City offers assistance programs for a home purchase. The City also offers a comprehensive home education class on a monthly basis. For further information, call (562) 570-6949.

Tell me about Section 8 housing?
Information about Section 8 housing is available at:  http://www.haclb.org
Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

Is there rent control?
No, the City of Long Beach does not have rent control.  It was voted down by the electorate 3 times.

I want to know my rights as a renter?
With the exception of tenants who have a Section 8 Voucher, the City is not involved in tenant-landlord relationships.  You may wish to contact an attorney.

What types of programs does the City offer to make housing more affordable, and who is eligible to apply?
The housing authority bureau provides rental assistance to qualified tenants living in housing owned by owners who have agreed to participate in the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.  For information regarding the Housing Authority Bureau, please call (562) 570-6985 or visit their website.  http://www.haclb.org

The Housing Services Bureau provides assistance to developers/owners to produce or provide rental units at affordable rents, assistance to new homebuyers, and assistance to qualified property owners of single-family homes, mobile homes and multifamily properties in rehabilitating their homes and properties using below market rate loans.  For information on the Housing Services Bureau, please call (562) 570-6949 or visit their website.  www.lbhdc.org

What is the difference between the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach and the Housing Services Bureau?
The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach deals mainly with tenant rental assistance through the Federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.  For information regarding the Housing Authority Bureau, please call 562-570-6985 or visit their website at:  www.haclb.org 

The Housing Services Bureau is responsible for the preservation and production of affordable housing units, through rehabilitation, new construction and first-time homebuyer assistance programs. The Long Beach Housing Development Company (LBHDC) is a nonprofit, public-benefit corporation created by the City of Long Beach to aid in the support, financing, and development of affordable housing in Long Beach.  For information regarding the Housing Services Bureau or The Long Beach Housing Development Company (LBHDC), please call 562-570-6949 or log on to their website.  www.lbhdc.org