Access to affordable housing helps residents at various stages of their lives, including young adults, families, growing households, seniors, and those with special needs or disabilities. Through the adopted Housing Element, the City has committed to implementing a range of programs and policies that support the development of and access to affordable for-sale and rental housing. For more information on the City’s efforts to support housing affordability, visit ArcadiaCA.gov/housing to view the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Technical Background Report.
What is considered affordable housing and who qualifies?
In general, most Federal and State housing assistance programs consider housing to be affordable when the total housing cost, including utilities, is no more than 30% of a household’s total gross income (“income”). To qualify for affordable housing assistance, an individual/household’s income must not exceed established income limits.
Each year, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) publishes updated Income Limits for all areas in California. This process establishes the maximum income, based on household size, that qualifies for designated housing programs and is used to determine the maximum allowable rent levels or housing costs that can be charged to eligible residents. The following table provides the income limits for 1-8 person households for 2025, based on a Median Family Income of $106,600 for a family of four in Los Angeles County:
| Los Angeles County Income Limits 2025 | |||||||||
| Number of Persons in Household: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Los Angeles County Area Median Income: $106,600 | Acutely Low | $11,200 | $ 12,800 | $ 14,400 | $ 16,000 | $ 17,300 | $ 18,550 | $ 19,850 | $ 21,100 |
| Extremely Low | $31,850 | $ 36,400 | $ 40,950 | $ 45,450 | $ 49,100 | $ 52,750 | $ 56,400 | $ 60,000 | |
| Very Low Income | $53,000 | $ 60,600 | $ 68,150 | $ 75,750 | $ 81,800 | $ 87,850 | $ 93,900 | $100,000 | |
| Low Income* | $84,850 | $ 96,950 | $109,050 | $121,150 | $130,850 | $140,550 | $150,250 | $159,950 | |
| Median Income | $74,600 | $ 85,300 | $ 95,950 | $106,600 | $115,150 | $123,650 | $132,200 | $140,700 | |
| Moderate Income | $89,550 | $102,300 | $115,100 | $127,900 | $138,150 | $148,350 | $158,600 | $168,850 | |
Updated May 2025
*In high-cost areas, such as Los Angeles County, HCD makes adjustments to the Low-Income limits which may result in the low-income limit exceeding the countywide median income.
HCD updates these income limits annually and they are based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updates to the Public Housing and Section 8 Income Limits. Because income limits related to affordable housing programs can vary depending on funding source and program, check with the housing program contact and/or provider for confirmation. Some examples of housing programs and their income limits can be found at the following link: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-rent-and-loan-value-limits.Existing Affordable Housing Projects in Arcadia
Currently, there are four (4) affordable housing developments in the city, listed below. These housing projects are not currently funded or operated by the City of Arcadia:| Development Name | Housing Type | Address and Contact Information |
| Arcadia Campus Commons* Independent Senior Housing |
Rental | 42 Units 16 Campus Drive, Arcadia 91007 Phone: (626) 445-7017 Website: www.livecampuscommons.com/ |
| Naomi Gardens Senior Housing (Federal HUD project) |
Rental | 100 Units 655 West Naomi Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone: (626) 445-8474 Website: https://mansermar.com/our-communities/naomi- gardens/ |
| Heritage Park at Arcadia* Independent Senior Housing |
Rental | 54 Units 150 Las Tunas Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone: (626) 821-9048 Website: https://heritagearcadia.usamfm.com/ |
| Alta Street Classics* | Ownership (First-Time Home Buyer Affordable project) |
6 Units 119-121 Alta Street Arcadia, CA 91006 |
| *Note: Funded by the former Arcadia Redevelopment Agency | ||
Future Affordable Housing
| Pending Developments with Affordable Housing Units in Arcadia (Pending, Approved, and Under Construction) | ||||||
| Address/Project Name | Project Type | Description | Affordable Unit Type | Affordable Unit Count | Affordability Level | Status |
| 34 E. Santa Clara St. (Alexan Azalea Mixed-Use Project) |
Mixed-Use | 319 residential units (26 affordable units included) and 8 live/work units. Existing 8 story commercial building to be retained | Rental | 26 | Very Low | Entitled; Under Construction. Request to be Added to the Interested Parties List for Affordable Housing Units: affordablehousing@alexanazalea.com |
| 233 & 301 E. Huntington Drive (Derby Mixed-Use Project) | Mixed-Use | 214 apartments (9 Senior affordable units included) & 17,550 sq ft commercial space | Rental | 9 | Very Low | Entitled; Not yet in plan check |
| 1101 W. Huntington Drive (Huntington Village Mixed-Use Project) | Mixed-Use | 278 units (26 affordable units included) and 67,462 of commercial space | Ownership | 26 | Not Yet Determined | Entitlement not yet approved |
| 325 N. Santa Anita Avenue (Alexan Arroyo) | Mixed -Use | 359 units (35 affordable units included) and 9 live/work units | Rental | 35 | Very Low | Entitlement not yet approved |
| 101 W. Huntington Drive | Multi-Family | 34 units (2 affordable units included) | Ownership | 2 | Very Low | Entitled; Not yet in plan check |
| Total | 98 | |||||
| Updated: 01/20/2026 | ||||||
For more information on these projects, please contact the Planning Division at planning@ArcadiaCA.gov or (626) 574-5423. This section will be updated on a periodic basis as new information becomes available.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
In alignment with the goals of the adopted Housing Element, the Arcadia City Council has adopted an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and associated In-Lieu development fee, intended to encourage and facilitate the construction of below market-rate housing in Arcadia. The adopted Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, as well as an informational presentation and a detailed Q & A, can be viewed at ArcadiaCA.gov/IHO.
Other Options for Affordable Housing
Section 8 Housing Program
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded program available to Arcadia residents through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). This program provides rental assistance to eligible extremely low and very low-income individuals/families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Individuals can receive a voucher that covers a portion of their rent, making housing more affordable. LACDA also offers support services to help families find suitable housing and maintain their tenancy.
If you are a resident in need of housing assistance or would like information on Section 8 housing, contact the Los Angeles County Development Authority:
Los Angeles County Development Authority (Services Arcadia)
Section 8
www.lacda.org
(626) 262-4511
Project Place - Monthly Rental Listing
A comprehensive monthly listing of affordable housing opportunities in the Los Angeles and Ventura areas, created by the Housing Rights Center. This document is updated monthly and includes a variety of affordable housing opportunities for all ages and housing situations including senior housing, permanent supportive housing, teen/young adult housing, and more:
https://www.housingrightscenter.org/rental-listing
Affordable Housing Locator
Visit the Los Angeles County Development Authority’s website to help locate affordable housing in Los Angeles County:
