Manchester Urban Homes
Co-developed by Abode Communities and Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (NHSLA), Manchester Urban Homes provides 120 affordable family homes in South LA on a site once under a restrictive discriminatory covenant. The highly amenitized property will include a mix of multifamily residential and townhome-style buildings. Residents will benefit from onsite services that include financial counseling that aim to support them in achieving their personal goals, building generational wealth, accessing transit ridership programs, and retaining their housing.
Development Program
120 affordable rental homes
(Includes 22 accessible units)
- 73 one-bedroom apartments
- 16 two-bedroom apartments
- 15 two-bedroom townhomes
- 16 three-bedroom townhomes
Amenities
- Bike storage
- Community garden
- Central courtyard
- Playground
Rooftop deck
Property Address
8727 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Population
Families
The leasing period for Manchester Urban Homes has closed.
All rental applications received prior to or on January 9, 2026 were entered into a virtual housing lottery, which took place on January 29, 2026. Applications are processed by lottery number and the lottery results are included below.
After the property has been leased, all remaining applicants will be placed on a wait list in order of their lottery number. If you are invited to apply, please come prepared for the interview. More details on how to best prepare can be found below.
Preparing for the Interview
If you have been invited to interview, please bring the following information, if applicable, for all household members over the age of 18:
- Valid picture identification
- Birth certificates (minors < 18 y/o only)
- Social security cards
- Bank account statements (six most recent statements)
- Pensions and annuities (three most recent statements)
- Employment proof of income (three most recent months, consecutive)
- Self-Employment proof of income (two years IRS tax return, including Schedule C)
- Self-Employment current list of clients
- IRS tax return (most recent year)
- SSI or SSA/Disability (Benefit letter dated 120 days prior to move-in)
- Unemployment insurance (most recent statement or letter showing current benefit)
- Financial assistance (Notarized letter from provider of payments outside of household)
- GA/AFDC/TANF (Most recent statement or statement dated within 120 days of move-in)
- Child support and alimony (District Attorney notice, court order or provider letter plus two most recent checks)
- Student verification (School name, address and current class schedule)
- Other sources of income not listed
Equal Opportunity Housing
Housing is offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, familial status, national origin, citizenship status, immigrant status, primary language, marital status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, source of income (include receipt of Section 8 and other similar vouchers), genetic information, military or veteran status, arbitrary characteristics, or any other basis currently or subsequently prohibited by law. Individuals with a disability have the right to ask for and receive reasonable accommodations and to request auxiliary aids.
Accessible Units Available
Accessible units and/or units with accessible features are available. To inquire about accessible units, please contact the property directly.
Rights of Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with a disability have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, and communications in alternative formats. To make a request, please contact the property directly.
Income & Eligibility Requirements
| Max Income Level | 1 Person HH | 2 Person HH | 3 Person HH | 4 Person HH | 5 Person HH | 6 Person HH | 7 Person HH | 8 Person HH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 31,800 | 36,360 | 40,890 | 45,450 | 49,080 | 52,710 | 56,340 | 60,000 |
| 50% | 53,000 | 60,600 | 68,150 | 75,750 | 81,800 | 87,850 | 93,900 | 100,000 |
| 60% | 63,600 | 72,720 | 81,780 | 90,900 | 98,160 | 105,420 | 112,680 | 120,000 |
Occupancy Standards
| Unit Size | #HH Members | Unit SF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 1 – 3 | 548 – 581 SF |
| 2 Bedroom | 3 – 5 | 777 – 901 SF |
| 3 Bedroom | 5 – 7 | 999 SF |