LAUSD Authorized Woodland Hills Teacher Housing Project
The district approved a new 391-unit complex to help address rising local housing costs for employees.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Administration
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The Los Angeles Unified school board has selected a development team to build 391 apartments on the former Collins Street Elementary School site in Woodland Hills. The project aims to provide housing for households earning between 30% and 120% of the area median income.
Why it matters
District officials identified high housing costs as a significant barrier to effectively recruiting and retaining school staff. By leveraging district-owned land, the school board hopes to create affordable rental options for its workforce.
The Woodland Hills site covers 6.56 acres and will include 550 parking spaces. The district expects an initial annual ground-lease payment of $250,000, in addition to $150,000 in upfront deposits.
The players
Los Angeles Unified
The district manages school operations and property development to support its employee recruitment goals.
Affirmed Housing Group
A residential developer selected to negotiate the construction of the new school-site apartments.
HA Builders
A construction partner chosen alongside the developer to build the planned housing units.
The details
The development will be financed using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and other public subsidies while the district retains ownership of the land. An employee selection panel supported by housing experts managed the developer vetting process. A future board vote is required to finalize the development agreement and ground lease terms before construction proceeds.
Timeline
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: The school board selected the development team.
Summer 2027: Target date for board approval of the development agreement.
Summer 2029: Anticipated construction start date.
Summer 2031: Anticipated project completion date.
The Home Front
This development follows a trend of school districts repurposing underutilized property to address regional affordability crises. The initiative utilizes the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits program to fund the infrastructure.
Residents in Woodland Hills should keep an eye on upcoming public meetings regarding the site at 5717 N. Rudnick Ave. Households interested in potential future residency should monitor district announcements for eligibility updates as construction timelines approach.
The takeaway
This project represents a long-term strategy by the district to stabilize its workforce by managing property assets. Families in the area can track the development progress by following official school board meeting agendas for updates on the 5717 N. Rudnick Ave. site.
What happens next
The district is scheduled to return a proposed development agreement and ground lease to the board for a vote by summer 2027.
Further reading
For more information on district planning, visit Administration.
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