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Applying for a place

What they can ask for in Huntington Park

How much can they charge me to apply?

About $69 per applicant in 2026, max.

California's cap grows with inflation each year.

From the California Legislature, read Oct 1, 2026.
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“In no case shall the amount of the application screening fee charged by the landlord or their agent be greater than thirty dollars ($30) per applicant …”

Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.6 · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · found word for word in the source
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How big can the deposit be?

Max 1 month's rent.

Small landlords with few properties may ask for 2 months.

From Huntington Park Mun. Code § 8-21.6, read Oct 4, 2026.
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“After July 1, 2024, the law limits security deposits to one month’s rent …”

Huntington Park Mun. Code § 8-21.6 · hpca.gov
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Can they turn me down for a housing voucher?

No. Vouchers count as income.

Turning you down for a voucher is illegal.

From the California Legislature, read Oct 1, 2026.
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“For the owner of any housing accommodation to discriminate against or harass any person because of the race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, or genetic information of that person …”

Cal. Gov. Code § 12955 · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · found word for word in the source
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