Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Provider: CITY OF SANTA MONICA HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - SANTA MONICA HOUSING AUTHORITY
The agency provides housing services for residents of the City of Santa Monica. Services include housing authorities, section 8 housing choice vouchers and section 8 rental assistance program rental listings. There are income restrictions for some programs; geographic restrictions apply.
The program is a local public housing authority that offers rental subsidies for Section 8 tenants of Santa Monica. Homeless individuals and families, people who have disabilities and seniors are given priority. The agency's goal is to assist low-income people secure decent, safe, and sanitary housing through the provision of Section 8 certificates and vouchers. Approved participants are responsible for locating available, privately-owned housing for which a landlord will accept Section 8 payments. The agency provides a list of owners who are willing to rent to Section 8 certificate holders.
Section 8 subsidies are provided in the form of vouchers. People who receive Section 8 vouchers may find housing which exceeds the Fair Market Rent Guidelines, but are required to pay the difference and may pay more than 30% of their income. Recipients of Section 8 funds are recertified annually to insure that they continue to meet the agency's criteria for service.
The program is a local public housing authority that offers rental subsidies for Section 8 tenants of Santa Monica. Homeless individuals and families, people who have disabilities and seniors are given priority. The agency's goal is to assist low-income people secure decent, safe, and sanitary housing through the provision of Section 8 certificates and vouchers. Approved participants are responsible for locating available, privately-owned housing for which a landlord will accept Section 8 payments. The agency provides a list of owners who are willing to rent to Section 8 certificate holders.
Section 8 subsidies are provided in the form of vouchers. People who receive Section 8 vouchers may find housing which exceeds the Fair Market Rent Guidelines, but are required to pay the difference and may pay more than 30% of their income. Recipients of Section 8 funds are recertified annually to insure that they continue to meet the agency's criteria for service.
Language
Spanish Fee structure
Free Application procedure
Call for Information, Call to Apply, Walk in For Information Address
1685 Main St.
Santa Monica, California 90401 (Mailing)
Service hours
monday : 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
tuesday : 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
wednesday : 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
thursday : 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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FAX |
+13102647757
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Service/Intake and Administration |
+13104588740
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