Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Sylmar

Affordability in Sylmar, CA

Sylmar is a community in the northwestern San Fernando Valley where housing costs reflect the broader pressures of the Los Angeles area rental market. Lease Lantern tracks 12 affordable properties with 478 income-restricted units across Sylmar, including HUD-assisted and LIHTC housing that serves renters who qualify based on income limits.

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Sylmar was not available in the FBI Crime Data Explorer at the time of publication. For the most current local safety information, the Los Angeles Police Department publishes crime statistics on its official website.

None of the 12 HUD-assisted properties in Sylmar tracked by Lease Lantern fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to FEMA flood map data.

Getting Around Sylmar

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Sylmar rates 72 (Very Walkable) for walkability, 46 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 49 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the 12 assisted properties tracked on this page.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 17 schools across 6 districts serve Sylmar, including 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 7 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Sylmar, CA

Sylmar is a neighborhood in the northern San Fernando Valley where housing costs reflect the broader Los Angeles market. The 12 HUD-assisted and income-based properties tracked on Lease Lantern represent an important source of below-market housing for eligible renters in the area.

Rents at income-based properties are tied to your household income and local Area Median Income (AMI) limits set by HUD, not to market rates. Contact individual properties directly for current rent and income eligibility details.

• Income-based properties in Sylmar: 12 buildings, 478 total units
• How rents are set: Rents are calculated as a percentage of your household income, making them more stable and predictable than market-rate housing.
• Utility costs: Some properties include utilities in rent; confirm with each property what is and is not covered.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 12 assisted properties in Sylmar have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.