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LAUSD's housing program offers affordable apartments to district employees
By Lolita Lopez and Helen Jeong at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Nearly two dozens of people who work for the Los Angeles Unified School District have a rare opportunity that other Angelenos would envy: living near their workplace without breaking the bank.
Thanks to the district’s workforce housing development program, some 20 LAUSD workers are renting an ...
Key takeaway Thanks to the district’s workforce housing development program, some 20 LAUSD workers are renting an apartment — ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom units — near their workplaces in the South Los Angeles area by USC.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The LAUSD's workforce housing development program offers a crucial lifeline to district employees struggling to afford housing near their workplaces. With nearly two dozen employees currently renting apartments in the South Los Angeles area, this initiative demonstrates a tangible commitment to addressing the affordability crisis. As the district explores expanding this program to additional neighborhoods, it will be worth watching how these efforts intersect with ongoing labor negotiations, particularly around the issue of livable wages. The fact that SEIU has emphasized the need for higher pay as a long-term solution underscores the complexity of addressing affordability in a city where housing costs continue to outpace wages. As the program grows, it will be important to track its impact on employee retention and recruitment, as well as its potential to serve as a model for other large employers in the region.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Nearly two dozens of people who work for the Los Angeles Unified School District have a rare opportunity that other Angelenos would envy: living near their workplace without breaking the bank.
Thanks to the district’s workforce housing development program, some 20 LAUSD workers are renting an ...
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