LA Unified Board Selected Housing Development Team
The board approved a 391-unit apartment project for the former Collins Street Elementary School site.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Administration
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The Los Angeles Unified school board has authorized exclusive negotiations with Affirmed Housing Group and HA Builders for a new housing project in Woodland Hills. The development on the 6.56-acre site will provide 391 apartment units for residents.
Why it matters
District officials identified rising local housing costs as a significant barrier to recruiting and retaining qualified employees. This initiative aims to address that obstacle by utilizing district-owned land for residential development.
The proposed site at 5717 N. Rudnick Ave. spans 6.56 acres and will feature 550 parking spaces. Units will be available to households earning between 30% and 120% of the Los Angeles County area median income.
The players
Los Angeles Unified
This public school district serves the city of Los Angeles and surrounding communities in California.
Affirmed Housing Group
This is a development firm selected to lead the construction of the new residential housing units.
HA Builders
This development company is partnering with Affirmed Housing Group on the Woodland Hills project.
The details
The district will retain ownership of the Collins Street property while developers utilize Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and public subsidies for financing. The district stands to receive $150,000 in ground-lease deposits and annual payments starting at $250,000.
Timeline
Summer 2025: LAUSD held community meetings for potential housing sites.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: The LAUSD board selected the development team.
Summer 2027: Target date for board approval of the development agreement.
Summer 2029: Anticipated start date for construction.
Summer 2031: Anticipated completion date for the project.
Roadmap
This project follows the pattern set by the district's broader workforce housing initiative to utilize school-owned property. It reflects an ongoing trend of public agencies repurposing surplus real estate to address local affordability crises.
Residents seeking housing within the specified 30% to 120% income range should monitor the board for future updates on eligibility and leasing. The project is designed to integrate into the Woodland Hills area with 550 dedicated parking spaces.
The takeaway
The school board's decision marks a significant commitment to retaining staff by providing affordable housing options. Future board votes will be crucial for residents and stakeholders to follow as the project moves toward the anticipated 2029 construction start.
What happens next
The district plans to present a finalized development agreement and ground lease to the board for a vote by summer 2027.
Further reading
For more information on school property management, visit the Administration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Breeze.
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