Housing Authority of the City of Burbank
Burbank, California
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About Housing Authority of the City of Burbank
Housing Authority of the City of Burbank (HUD agency code CA105) is the public housing agency serving Burbank, Los Angeles County, California. It administers 1,047 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 29 waiting lists at this agency, covering Affordable, FYI, Homeownership, Other, EHV, HCV, Mainstream, PBV, Public Housing, RAD, Supportive, FSS, VASH. As of Mar 24, 2026, 12 are open and 15 are closed. Status is unconfirmed for 2 further lists.
Income eligibility is set by HUD for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $75,750 per year, and as Low Income at or below $121,150 (HUD FY2025 limits). Most waiting lists at this agency apply the Very Low Income threshold.
Section 8 Waitlist has recorded 37 status changes at this agency, most recently on Sep 25, 2026.
Affordable Housing Waitlist
Affordable Housing - Moderate Income
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 14, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
For households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income, eligible applications are entered into a random lottery with a preference for Burbank residency or employment.
Affordable Housing Lottery
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 7, 2026
Closing Date
Jul 21, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This is a waiting list lottery for households earning 15-120% of the Area Median Income, with a preference for Burbank residency or employment.
BHC - Moderate Income
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 14, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income. There is a preference for Burbank residency or employment.
BHC Moderate Income
Status
open
Open Date
Aug 7, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income, with a preference for Burbank residency or employment, and requires a minimum income of approximately 2.5 times the monthly rent. Qualified applicants are placed by random lottery, and multiple applications are not allowed.
BHC Moderate Income Affordable
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 13, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This Moderate Income Waiting List, reopened by Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC), is for households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income with no application deadline. Preference is given for Burbank residency or employment, a minimum income of approximately 2.5 times the monthly rent is required, and qualified applicants are placed by random lottery. Households are not allowed to submit multiple applications.
BHC Moderate Income Affordable Housing
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 14, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income, with a preference for Burbank residency or employment, must meet a minimum income of approximately 2.5 times the monthly rent, are placed on the waiting list by random lottery, and cannot submit multiple applications.
Lottery
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 7, 2026
Closing Date
Jul 21, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This is a waiting list lottery for households earning 15-120% of the Area Median Income; eligible applications will be entered into a randomized lottery with a preference for Burbank residency or employment.
Moderate Income
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 14, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Moderate Income Waiting List for households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income is open year-round. A preference is given to households that live or work in the city of Burbank, CA.
Moderate Income - BHC
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 14, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income, with a preference for Burbank residency or employment, and requires a minimum income of approximately 2.5 times the monthly rent. Qualified applicants are placed by random lottery, and households are not allowed to submit multiple applications.
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Aug 4, 2025
How to Apply
Additional Notes
The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative is accepting referrals for eligible youth with child welfare involvement who are homeless or at risk. This program provides housing assistance and supportive services for 36 months, with potential for an additional 24 months.
Homeownership & Homebuyer Assistance Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 13, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Homeownership Interest List is currently open with no announced deadline.
Other Programs Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Oct 13, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC) Moderate Income Waiting List for its Affordable Housing Program is open for households earning 81-120% of the Area Median Income, with a preference for Burbank residency or employment, a minimum income of approximately 2.5 times the monthly rent, and placement by random lottery.
Other Programs
11 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Eligible applications were entered into a randomized lottery with a preference for Burbank residency or employment, for households earning 15-120% of the Area Median Income.
The Housing Authority of the City of Burbank's Affordable Housing (Lottery) and BHC-related waiting lists were last open on July 7, 2026, with a two-week online application process for households earning 15-120% of the Area Median Income; this opening has since passed. Eligible applications were entered into a randomized lottery with a preference for Burbank residency or employment.
BHC's general affordable housing waiting lists are closed when filled to capacity and reopen when space becomes available. The most recent lottery application period was from July 7, 2025, to July 21, 2025.
This waiting list lottery for households earning 15-120% of the Area Median Income is closed and offered preference for Burbank residency or employment, with eligible applications entered into a randomized lottery.
This waiting list lottery, which opened on July 7, 2026, was for households earning 15-120% of the Area Median Income, with a preference for Burbank residency or employment, and eligible applications were entered into a randomized lottery. [cite: 3 (from previous search)]
Applications for these 69 affordable units for moderate-income households at 700 & 800 N Front St were accepted from August 11, 2025, until August 15, 2025.
The 2025 BHC Waiting List Lottery for all four income levels (Extremely Low, Very Low, Lower, and Moderate) is closed, having last accepted applications from July 7, 2025, to July 21, 2025. Preference was given for Burbank residency or employment, and eligible applications were entered into a randomized lottery.
The Emergency Housing Vouchers program application is currently closed and vouchers are prioritized by the LA Coordinated Entry System.
When last open, preferences included living or working in Burbank, being displaced by government action, US military veterans, and disabled individuals, with applicants selected by random lottery.
The Mainstream program is not currently accepting applications.
Additional programs administered by this housing authority that do not fall under a standard federal voucher or public housing category.
The Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Heritage House in Napa, California, was last open from September 8 to September 26, 2023. [cite: 6 (from previous search)]
The Public Housing waiting list last opened on July 6, 2026, for 1-bedroom units specifically for persons 55 years of age or older at Golden Towers I & II and Juniper Tower Apartments.
The RAD program is not currently accepting applications.
Application currently closed. [cite: 3 (from previous search)]
Family Self-Sufficiency is a voluntary program for existing voucher and public housing participants. As earned income rises, the resulting increase in rent is placed into an escrow account the family can claim on completing the program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Burbank portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank
Check Current Status
Housing Authority of the City of Burbank currently has 12 open waiting lists (Affordable Housing, Foster Youth to Independence (FYI), Homeownership & Homebuyer Assistance, Other Programs). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $75,750/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Burbank portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Burbank manages approximately 1,047 assisted housing units (1,047 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Burbank. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank
Affordable Affordable Housing open
The Affordable Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Burbank. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
FYI Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) open
The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Burbank. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Homeownership Homeownership & Homebuyer Assistance open
The Homeownership & Homebuyer Assistance program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Burbank. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other Other Programs open
The Other Programs program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Burbank. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
EHV Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) closed
The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Burbank. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Burbank. This program serves approximately 1,047 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Burbank. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Burbank maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Supportive Supportive & Transitional Housing closed
The Supportive & Transitional Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Burbank. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
FSS Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) closed
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Burbank. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) closed
The HUD-VASH program at Housing Authority of the City of Burbank combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA supportive services for homeless veterans in Burbank. Referrals are made through the local VA Medical Center — contact the VA to begin the application process.
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Housing Authority of the City of Burbank Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Burbank are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $75,750. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $31,850 | $53,000 | $84,850 |
| 2 Persons | $36,400 | $60,600 | $96,950 |
| 3 Persons | $40,950 | $68,150 | $109,050 |
| 4 Persons | $45,450 | $75,750 | $121,150 |
| 5 Persons | $49,100 | $81,800 | $130,850 |
| 6 Persons | $52,750 | $87,850 | $140,550 |
| 7 Persons | $56,400 | $93,900 | $150,250 |
| 8 Persons | $60,000 | $100,000 | $159,950 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Housing Authority of the City of Burbank — including across state lines.