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Professional Services

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:42:51 GMT

Request For Propasals - RFP 7524 WIRLESS CAMERA SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM RFP 7524 Wireless Camera Surveillance System The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), invites proposals from qualified vendors interested in providing a fully developed state of the art Wireless Camera Surveillance Systems and Automatic License Plate Recognition Systems along with professional services to fully integrate these systems into existing HACLA and LAPD camera systems and infrastructure. The contract award is for an initial two-year term with three (3), one-year options to renew at the sole discretion of HACLA. Proposals will be accepted at 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 3100, Los Angeles, CA 90057 until 2:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, December 9, 2009. Offers received after this date and time may, at the discretion of HACLA, be rejected without consideration. A pre-proposal conference to discuss the RFP and answer...

Construction Goods and Services

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:38:01 GMT

Invitation For Bids (IFB) No. 1681 The Re-Roofing of (12) Buildings at Mar Vista Gardens IFB No. 1681 Volume 1 of 2 IFB No. 1681 Volume 2 of 2 IFB No. 1681 Planholder List IFB No. 1681 Bid Results The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) invites vendors to submit firm fixed price bids for the re-roofing of (12) buildings at Mar Vista Gardens Housing Development located at 11965 Alin Street, Culver City, CA 90230. A pre-bid conference to investigate the project site and review technical documents will be held at 11965 Alin Street, Culver city, CA 90230 on October 21, 2009 at 9a.m. Issue Date Due Date/Time Type of Solicitation Contact Information 10/11/09 10/30/09 Invitation for Bids John Price 2:00 p.m. Contract Administrator 2600 Wilshire Blvd. ...

Procurement Opportunities

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:18 GMT

Construction Goods and Services This category may include architecture/engineering consulting services, site improvements, painting, building materials and services. Professional Services This category may include legal services, auditing services, business consulting, Information Technology consulting, and various other professional services. Non-Construction This category may include office supplies, furniture, window shades, vehicles and appliances.

Section 8 Owner Information

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:55:44 GMT

How to Become a Section 8 Owner Request for Rent Decrease (Paper Form) Request for Rent Decrease (Online - coming soon) Request for Rent Increase (Online-Recommended) Request for Rent Increase (Paper Form) Note: Effective SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 please DO NOT send your rent increase requests to the following address: HACLA RRD, Foy Station, PO Box 57367, Los Angeles, CA 90057. Please complete the Rent Request Form and submit to the address listed on the form. Owner Orientation Sessions Owner / Landlord Direct Deposit Enrollment Report Ownership Change Section 8 Department Migrates to New Computer System Reasonable Modifications Under the Fair Housing Act Owner Change of Address Request Form Owner Newsletter The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 signed into law on Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 (Pub. L. 111–22) provides a 90-day eviction notice requirement for tenants in foreclosed properties. Click here to read the major provisions outlined...

Property Listings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:11:54 GMT

Section 8 Program Participants: Click on this link to search for available properties.

The Housing Authority does not guarantee the accuracy of the units listed. These units are not pre-approved and any unit that you select will be required to pass an inspection. Please contact the owners/property managers for further information on these units.

Owners/Property Managers/Agents: If you would like to list your property click on this link.

Additional Resources for Affordable, Special Needs and Emergency Housing

LA County Housing Resource Center provides a searchable registry of rental units with maps and pictures of properties. Property providers can list their properties on the website. The services are free to both residents and landlords within Los Angeles county. Click here to Find a Place to Rent or List a Place to Rent.

Last Updated: November 5 2009

Press Releases

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:29:41 GMT

Jordan Downs Public Housing Redevelopment: Residents and Community members Participate in Fifth Community meeting, November 4, 2009 Housing Authority Takes Action to Save Low-Income Families from Loosing Housing Assistance, Oct. 12 HACLA Wins National Award for Water Conservation Program, September 30, 2009 Jordan Downs Redevelopment: Residents and Community Members Participate in Fourth Community Meeting, August 22, 2009 Man Convicted of Selling Counterfeit Housing Vouchers, July 14, 2009 Jordan Downs Community in Watts Helps Redevelop their Neighborhood, July 8, 2009 Housing Authority Receives 9 National Awards of Merit, June 30, 2009 Summer Night Lights 2009, June 30, 2009 SEMAP Recognition, April 23, 2009 Stimulus Funding, April 21, 2009 Jordan Downs Public Meeting, April 17, 2009 Spelling Bee Contest, April 6, 2009 Jordan Downs Health Fair, April 2, 2009 Lourdes Castro-Ramirez selected as SAHA President / CEO, March 9, 2009 Jordan...

Tenant Newsletter

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:37:55 GMT

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Youth Summer Educational Tours

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:22:05 GMT

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles’ Educational Tour and Training program organized a fishing trip for public housing youth on October 24. Twenty seven youth participated in this exciting, fun and educational activity. Youth, ages 10-13, from Rancho San Pedro, Nickerson Gardens, Avalon Gardens, Jordan Downs, William Mead, Rose Hills, Imperial Courts and Mar Vista Gardens developments had a unique experience. They were onboard Betty-O with Captain Mike in charge. Every youth caught a fish which they took home for dinner. This was the first time most of the youth went on a fishing trip. In addition to having a great time, they learned about the sport of fishing, marine life, and teamwork. In the last two months, HACLA’s Educational Tour and Training series has organized trips to the Getty Museum, Museum of Tolerance, California Science Center, Griffith Park Observatory, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. HACLA regularly schedules activities as such to...

Owner Orientation Sessions

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:06:36 GMT

Every month Section 8 schedules three owner orientation sessions for new & prospective, (& sometimes existing) Section 8 Owners. Upcoming sessions are scheduled as follows: Dates: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 Location: 2600 Wilshire Blvd, 5th Floor Board Room Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Registration: All property owners & landlords interested in attending MUST pre-register by calling (213) 252-1253 or via internet from the Caledar of Events listing. Parking: Saturday attendees can park in the building parking garage. This is for Saturday sessions only. The attendees must use the public parking lots or metered parking on the street for the weekday sessions.

*****home: HACLA Highlights

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:07 GMT

Housing Authority Commissioner Recognized as a ‘Humanitarian’ The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Housing Authority Commission Chair Beatriz Stotzer was recognized with the ‘2009 Humanitarian Award’ from El Centro De Amistad. learn more HACLA Commissioners & CEO visit Imperial Courts The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles held an off-site Board of Commissioners Committee meeting at Imperial Courts public housing on Thursday. Conducting the meetings at off-site locations allow our residents to participate and find out all the important happenings with the agency. learn more

Applicant Information

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:45:25 GMT

SECTION 8 PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Section 8 assistance is available only to U.S. citizens, non-citizens with legal immigration status, and mixed families (families in which at least one, but not all members are U. S. citizens). Assistance to mixed families will be prorated. The same program rules and regulations for determining eligibility status for Section 8 rental assistance apply to everyone. To be eligible, the household must be either a family or a single person whose income does not exceed the area limits as set by HUD. HUD establishes annual income limits by family size as: Extremely Low Income = 30% of area median income Very Low Income = 50% of area median income Low Income = 80% of area median income. HUD's income limits for the Los Angeles area are in the table below. Only families meeting Extremely Low and Very Low Income standards are eligible for Section 8 assistance. Low Income standards are used only when, under certain circumstances, owners convert from a...

Report Ownership Changes

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:04:12 GMT

Current Section 8 Owners can make corrections to ownership by filling out the Reporting Ownership Transfer or Sale of S8 Rental Property form and returning it by mail, fax or e-mail to HACLA.

Please note that you can use this form only if you are an owner currently receiving a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP).

For any issues related to the unit, the tenant, or payments you should contact the Section 8 Advisor assigned to the tenant.

Mail your completed form to:
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
Attn: Owner Services Unit

2600 Wilshire Blvd 1st Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90057

Fax: (213) 252-2634

You may direct your specific inquires to Owner.Services@HACLA.org

JOBS AT LOMOD

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:19:58 GMT

Los Angeles LOMOD Corporation operates under a performance-based Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); LOMOD currently provides administrative services to HUD to monitor performance of owners and management agents participating in project-based Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contracts under Section 8. Under the terms of the ACC, LOMOD provides administrative services for monitoring and evaluating management’s occupancy policies and procedures; monitoring property owner’s compliance; processing owner requests for rental rate adjustments; reviewing and authorizing monthly Section 8 voucher payment requests; notifying and resolving health and safety concerns, and renewing expiring Section 8 contracts as necessary.

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Fact Sheet

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:48:14 GMT

About HACLA The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is a state-chartered public agency. It provides the largest stock of affordable housing in Los Angeles and is one of the nation's leading public housing authorities. It is also one of the oldest, providing quality housing options and supportive services to the citizens of Los Angeles since 1938. HACLA's annual budget is $850 million. Its funds come from five main sources: HUD's annual operating subsidy, HUD's annual Capital Fund, Section 8 administrative fees, rent from public housing residents plus other program and capital grants from various sources. HACLA continues to explore alternative funding sources and has built numerous key partnerships with City and State agencies, nonprofit foundations, community-based organizations and private developers. Photo: LA City Mayor Villaraigosa HACLA President Montiel at Hire LA event. Click here for a printable pdf color version of the fact sheet ...

Housing Authority Commissioner Recognized as a Humanitarian'

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:11:04 GMT

Housing Authority Commission Chair Beatriz Stotzer was recognized with the ‘2009 Humanitarian Award’ from El Centro De Amistad, a non-profit organization that provides mental health and educational opportunities to low-income residents in the San Fernando Valley.

As the commissioner for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, Commissioner Stotzer works tirelessly to help increase quality of life for low-income residents. She is an advocate for affordable housing and works with numerous foundations that benefit children and families. Congratulations!

HACLA Commissioners & CEO visit Imperial Courts

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:19:06 GMT

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles held an off-site Board of Commissioners Committee meeting at Imperial Courts public housing on Thursday. Conducting the meetings at off-site locations allow our residents to participate and find out all the important happenings with the agency. HACLA’s president and CEO, Rudolf C. Montiel, along with Department Directors reported on various activities to the Commission including public safety issues, the Jordan Downs Redevelopment project as well as the dramatic decrease in public housing vacancies. Following the meeting, Commissioners, the CEO and HACLA staff conducted a walking tour of the development. The tour was led by resident and community activist Perry Crouch. Crouch explained all the improvements to the site and thanked HACLA for always working on behalf of the residents. Employees at the on-site Worksource portal also joined the tour providing an up-to-date list of services provided to the residents. Top...

Utility Allowances

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:44:36 GMT

Allowances for Tenant-Paid Utilities Eligible families will be provided the monthly allowance when utilities are payable directly by the family to the utility company. Manufactured Housing – Allowances for Tenant-Paid Utilities Eligible families will be provided the monthly allowance when utilities are payable directly by the family to the utility company. Monthly deduction is allowed when the mobile home is sub-metered and the tenant is billed for utilities by the mobile home part management. Note: Utility hook-up charges are paid by the owner. Allowances for the Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP) This allowance, which is $3 per month or $36 per year, applies to all rental properties with two or more dwelling units on the same lot. However, it does not apply to units in a condominium or a non-profit stock co-operative, units owned or operated by a government agency or authority or to mobile homes or mobile home parks. Allowances for the Rent Stabilization...

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Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:31:14 GMT

Community Resource Fair Provides Essential Services

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:45:32 GMT

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) participated in a Community Resource Fair on October 3 in South LA. The event was organized by the city's Education, Youth and Families Department. The community gathered at Gompers Middle school to take advantage of the free resources; youth received homework help, tutoring and counseling resource information, adults were provided with information about immigration, domestic violence, employment and housing issues. The participants also took advantage of free health screenings offered by St. John's Well Child and Family Center. The non-profit offered general check-ups for children and adults. Miriam Long, Deputy Mayor of Education, Youth and Families, City of Los Angeles talked to participants and encouraged them to learn about the existing community resources and services. The goal was to engage local residents and increase awareness of programs, trainings, and other upcoming events. In addition to all the county,...

H1N1 Virus and Seasonal Flu

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:07:49 GMT

As the flu season approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to share with you important information regarding the H1N1 virus, also known as Swine Flu, as well as the seasonal flu. H1N1 Virus Health officials say the H1N1 virus is very similar to the seasonal flu when it comes to its symptoms. Below are some suggestions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners* are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing...