Community Development Department
Contact Information
Suzanne Trejo, Executive Assistant
(310) 603-0220, ext. 601
strejo@lynwood.ca.us
Documents
Housing
The Housing Division assists in the creation of a viable community by carrying out various community development activities that aide in providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, improved streets, business development and public services.
The Housing Division is responsible for the management and oversight of federally funded programs which include:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Lynwood’s CDBG program focuses mainly on public facilities and improvements, code, health and safety programs and activities, affordable housing and improvements, fair housing initiatives, neighborhood revitalization efforts, senior citizen and youth programs and activities. Current CDBG activities include street improvements, code enforcement; home improvement, fair housing services, senior and youth activities.
HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) Program
Lynwood’s HOME Program funds a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing. This year Lynwood is offering a Home Improvement Program to provide technical and financial assistance to qualifying homeowners of residential properties. A maximum of $45,000 is available per homeowner in the form of a $35,000 deferred payment loan and/or a $10,000 grant. Participating households must meet income eligibility and program requirements.
Fair Housing Services
Information, counseling, dispute resolution, mediation and investigative services are provided at no cost to landlords, tenants and prospective renters by calling the Fair Housing Foundation at (562) 989-1206, or visit www.fairhousingfoundation.com . Guidance is offered on topics such as housing discrimination, rental laws, and eviction procedures.
Social Services
The City has a long history of working with local community organizations to provide programs and services to the residents of Lynwood. While the City does not provide direct assistance in all areas, our Housing staff can provide advice and guide you towards help.
The following is a summary of a few services available:
The Harmony Project
Music Program
Lynwood Senior Citizen Center
Senior Citizen Program and Activities
Lucy Avalos Community Center
After School Program and Activities
St. Francis Medical Center
Health Events/Screenings
Lynwood Athletics Community Services (LACS)
Youth Sports Program
Rental Assistance
Section 8 Rental Assistance
Section 8 is a federally funded rental assistance program that subsidizes the cost of rental housing for eligible households. Low-income families and individuals rent privately owned housing, and the Housing Authority servicing that area pays the owner directly for a portion of their monthly rent. Lynwood residents interested in this program would need to contact the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles during normal business hours at (626) 262-4510 or by visiting https://www.hacola.org/.
Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles
700 W. Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
TDD Toll Free: (855) 892-6095