Victory Boulevard

Linc Housing envisions the Victory Boulevard housing community as an innovative development that encourages healthy living through its ample outdoor green spaces and sustainable transit.

The community will bring 194 affordable homes ranging from studios to three bedroom apartments reserved for families earning up to 80% Area Median Income* (which would be $85,280 based on 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income limits for Los Angeles County for example) as well as households facing homelessness or other special needs, while creating a sense of place and community for tenants and neighbors alike. Ninety-seven apartments will be reserved for households earning up to 30% AMI ($31,850 for a one-person household), 66 for households earning 31% to 50% AMI, and 29 for households earning 51% to 80% AMI. There will also be two onsite manager units.

The community, designed as modular construction to save cost and time, includes two separate five-story structures; and will have a total of 76 parking spaces. The shared amenities for tenants include a community room, service offices, courtyards, and secure bicycle storage. There is no planned commercial space on the ground floor.

The project site is close to the Metro G Line Balboa Station as well as Lake Balboa, Sepulveda Basin Recreational Area, and Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex. Birmingham Community Charter High School is located across the street.

*AMI refers to Area Median Income, which is the midpoint of all household incomes in a designated area where half of incomes is lower, and half of incomes is higher.

Community rooms
Outdoor courtyards
Tot lot
Bicycle storage
Community garden
On-Site Resident Programs
Intensive Case Management Services
Convenient access to public transportation
76 parking spaces

What is affordable housing?

Affordable housing is defined as housing in which a household spends no more than 30% of its gross monthly income for rent and utilities. Keeping housing costs at or below 30% of income is intended to ensure that households have enough money to pay for other essential needs, such as groceries, healthcare, insurance, transportation, childcare, and education.

Affordable housing is especially critical in areas where housing prices and rents have soared and there is a limited supply of housing, like in LA County. It ensures that essential workers like teachers and first responders, young families, and other community members can live near where they work, reducing long commutes and strengthening local economies. It reduces homelessness and overcrowding, which leads to safer, healthier neighborhoods for everyone. Stable, affordable homes support better health, educational outcomes, and overall well-being.

The development of this site for affordable housing received approval under state and city laws — including the City’s Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Guidelines and the Mayor’s Executive Directive 1 (ED1) which were adopted to accelerate the creation of affordable housing and limit delays.

The site is private land. It is not federal land, and it does not belong to the Army Corps of Engineers, which owns neighboring property.

Who will live here?

This is not a shelter. It is an affordable multifamily apartment complex.

The homes offered by this housing community will serve individuals and families earning up to 80% of AMI, which is $85,280 based on the 2025 HUD AMI for a four-person household in Los Angeles County*. These affordable homes will help hardworking families manage rising rents and inflation.

Potential residents may include: teachers, childcare providers, healthcare staff, retail workers, and restaurant employees, administrative and legal assistants, and many others.

*California State Income Limits are based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, which are updated annually. The income limits in effect when the property is placed into service will determine applicant eligibility at that time.

How do you select who will live here?

Households must meet income qualifications, complete a screening process, provide all required documentation, and agree to lease terms and tenant rules, just as in any quality rental property.

Households will be selected through a variety of processes including from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles’s waiting list, a lottery, and through the City and County’s Coordinated Entry System.

Will there be services on-site in this community?

The community will provide residents with tailored offerings of on-site educational, health & wellness, and skill building programs for adults, as well as activities and programs for youth. These classes will be regular, ongoing, and free of charge to residents. Linc has been providing onsite programming to residents since 2004; our 20 years of experience has demonstrated positive impacts for individuals, households, and entire communities.

For individuals exiting homelessness, the transition into stable housing is a critical first step, but maintaining housing requires ongoing support. As a licensed intensive case management (ICMS) services provider, all our residents who were formerly unhoused will receive ICMS from Linc through our contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DHS). Our ICMS team plays a central role in ensuring residents have the resources and guidance needed to overcome challenges to their housing stability. Linc has been a DHS contracted ICMS provider since 2019 and currently provides ICMS at 17 housing communities across Los Angeles County.

How can this new development benefit my neighborhood?

Affordable housing provides numerous benefits to the areas in which it is located, contributing to economic stability, social equity, and overall neighborhood well-being. Some key advantages include:

• Economic Growth & Stability – Affordable housing allows low- and moderate-income workers to live closer to their jobs, reducing commute times and boosting local businesses. Residents have more disposable income to spend in the area, supporting local shops, restaurants, and services.
• Workforce Retention – When housing costs are manageable, essential workers such as teachers, healthcare professionals, and service industry employees can afford to live in the area. This helps local employers retain staff and reduces worker shortages.
• Increased Community Resilience – Affordable housing fosters diverse, inclusive communities where people of different economic backgrounds can live and thrive together, strengthening social cohesion.
• Improved Health & Education Outcomes – Stable housing leads to better health and educational performance. Families with secure homes experience less stress and have better access to healthcare and quality schooling for their children.
• Environmental Sustainability – Many affordable housing developments incorporate energy-efficient designs and are located near public transit, encouraging alternative modes of transportation and making a positive environmental impact.

Overall, affordable housing strengthens communities by creating opportunities for residents while supporting local economies and fostering long-term stability.

What are the development’s sustainable features?

This development has been designed to achieve a Green Point Gold rating upon completion. The design integrates sustainable and efficient design elements throughout, such as dual-paned windows, energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and HVAC systems, and design features that take advantage of natural light and passive cooling. Water usage is maximized inside and out through low-flow fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping, and hardscape designed to aid water infiltration.

How is this development funded?

Making affordable housing happen is a large public-private collaborative effort whereby involved entities want to solve the housing shortage for healthier communities.

Typically, funding is provided through federal, state, and local sources, and it is a competitive process, as well as through private loans and equity.

Victory Boulevard will offer a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes for individuals and families earning up to 80% of the area median income (AMI) for Los Angeles County.

Income Limits and Unit Distribution

AMI represents the midpoint income for households in a specific geographic area. For a designated area, half the households will have an annual income above and half the households will have an annual income below the median.

*California State Income Limits are based on and are used to determine applicant eligibility. For example, the 2025 median income for a four-person household in Los Angeles County is $106,600, so apartments will be available to households earning below 80% AMI or $85,280. All applicants are subject to income verification.

Results estimated from California Housing Partnership’s Map & Benefits Calculator. This data accounts for the construction period as well as 15 years of projected affordability based on LIHTC compliance standards.