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Santa Monica Housing Division
Welcome!
The City of Santa Monica Housing Division’s mission is to create new housing opportunities, preserve existing affordable housing, and help residents keep their housing in Santa Monica.
The City of Santa Monica Housing Division office is CLOSED as a COVID-19 precaution. Staff is working remotely and available via email. If you are a tenant in one of our voucher programs and have an urgent question or need, please email your housing specialist. If you do not know their email address, please email section8.mailbox@smgov.net. All other inquiries can be directed to smhousing@smgov.net.
WAITLISTS
Waitlists are opening later in 2020! Sign up here to receive the latest information and other affordable housing updates.
If you are searching for affordable housing assistance offered in Santa Monica, including Section 8 and POD, view this page.
If you are a current tenant who is receiving rental assistance, or would like information about your rights as a tenant, view this page.
PROPERTY OWNERS
View resources and links for building owners or developers.
NEWS
Housing Division news and updates will be posted on this page.
ABOUT US
Learn more about the Santa Monica Housing Division and Housing Authority as well as hours and contact information.
POLICY AND REPORTS
View all of the Santa Monica Housing Division documents, including the Administrative Plan.
HOUSING COMMISSION
Learn more about the City of Santa Monica's Housing Commission, including their schedule, the members, and more.
HOUSING TRUST FUNDS
View information about loans to nonprofit developers to create affordable housing.