Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Santa Monica, CA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Los Angeles County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Santa Monica, CA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Los Angeles County, CA$98,200Very Low Income (50%)$56,750$63,050$68,100$73,150$78,200
Extremely Low Income (30%)$34,100$37,850$40,900$43,950$46,950
Low Income (80%) $90,850$100,900$109,000$117,050$125,150

Los Angeles County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Los Angeles County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Los Angeles County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Redondo Beach Housing Authority

320 Knob Hill, Room 2
Redondo Beach, CA - 90277
Los Angeles County
Website: http://redondo.org
Phone Number: (310) 318-0635

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara

815 West Ocean Avenue
Lompoc, CA - 90802
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.hasbarco.org/
Phone Number: (805)736-3423

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

2600 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA - 90057
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.hacla.org/
Phone Number: (213)252-2500

Housing Authority of Long Beach

521 East Fourth Street
Long Beach, CA - 90802
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.haclb.org/
Phone Number: (562)570-6985

Baldwin Park Housing Authority

14403 Pacific Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA - 91706
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.baldwinpark.com/section-8
Phone Number: (626) 960-4011
Fax Number: (626) 337-2965

Norwalk Housing Authority

12700 Norwalk Blvd
Norwalk, CA - 90650
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/housingresources.asp
Phone Number: (562) 929-5588

Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority

21815 Pioneer Boulevard
Hawaiian Gardens, CA - 90716
Los Angeles County
Website: http://hgcity.org/
Phone Number: (562) 420-2641

City of Pasadena Department of Housing

649 N. Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA - 91103
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing/contact/
Phone Number: (626) 744-6701

Los Angeles County Development Authority

700 W Main St
Alhambra, CA - 91801
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.lacda.org/
Phone Number: (626) 262-4511

Housing Authority of the City of Torrance - Housing Assistance Office

3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA - 90503
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/community-development/senior-housing/section-8-rental-assistance
Phone Number: (310) 618-5840
Fax Number: (310) 618-2429

Housing Authority of the City of South Gate

8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA - 90280
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofsouthgate.org/Government/Departments/Community-Development/Housing-Authority
Phone Number: (323) 563-9566

Santa Monica Housing Authority

1901 Main St., 1st Fl., Ste. A
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.santamonica.gov/housing
Phone Number: (310) 458-8740

Pomona Housing Authority

505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA - 91766
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.pomonaca.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-services/pomona-housing-authority-pha?l
Phone Number: (909) 620-2311

Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency

6615 Passons Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA - 90660
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.pico-rivera.org/depts/ced/housing/sec8/default.asp
Phone Number: (562) 801-4347

Inglewood Housing Authority

1 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA - 90301
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofinglewood.org/162/Housing
Phone Number: (310) 412-5221

Hawthorne Housing Authority - Department of Housing

4455 W 126th St
Hawthorne, CA - 90250
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/housing
Phone Number: (310) 349-1600

Glendale CA Housing Authority - City of Glendale Housing Division

141 North Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA - 91206
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing
Phone Number: (818) 548-3936

Culver City Housing Authority

9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA - 90232
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.culvercity.org/Services/Housing-Health-Human-Services/Housing-Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5780

Compton Housing Authority

700 N. Bullis Road
Compton, CA - 90221
Los Angeles County
Website: http://www.comptoncity.org/depts/housing/default.asp
Phone Number: (310) 605-3080

Burbank CA Housing Authority

150 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA - 91502
Los Angeles County
Website: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/housing/burbank-housing-authority
Phone Number: (818) 238-5160

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Santa Monica, CA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Santa Monica, CA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Santa Monica, CA Los Angeles County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1604Estimated $481.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$2044Estimated $613.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2693Estimated $807.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2933Estimated $879.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Santa Monica, CA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

2020 2030 Cloverfield 2030

2020 Cloverfield Blvd
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 1990

Greenwood-17th Street

1828 17th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Greenwood/15th Street

1747 15th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 9
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 9
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Garcia Apartments

1968 19th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Greenwood Berkeley

1544 Berkeley St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Virginia Village

2425 Virginia Ave
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 13
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 13
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES

Second Street Center

1423 Second St
Santa Monica, CA - 90401
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Step Up On Second Street

1328 Second St
Santa Monica, CA - 90401
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Community Of Santa Monica

815 Ashland Ave
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES

5th & Wilshire Apartments

1144 Fifth St
Santa Monica, CA - 90403
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

16th St Apartments

1438 16th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES

Wavecrest Apartments

708 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES

1424 Broadway Apartments

1424 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
2 Bedroom apartments 25
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

26th & Santa Monica Family Housing

1349 26th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
2 Bedroom apartments 29
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Pacific Court

2209 Main St
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 22
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Santa Monica Berkeley

3031 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 47
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 47
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES

Step Up On Fifth Apartments

1548 Fifth St
Santa Monica, CA - 90401
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Tahiti

2423 Centinela Ave
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Ocean Breeze Apartments

1458 14th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2009
Senior Apartments: YES

High Place West

2345 Virginia Ave
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

2602 Broadway

2602 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

2802 Pico

2802 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

430 Pico

430 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Belmar Apartments

1725 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA - 90401
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 66
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Fame Santa Monica Senior Apartments

1753 18th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2014
Senior Apartments: YES

High Place East

2401 Virginia Ave
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES

Step Up On Colorado

520 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA - 90401
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2015
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Arroyo

1626 Lincoln Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Santa Monica, CA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Los Angeles County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Lincoln Court Apartments

2851 Lincoln Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Phone: (310) 314-8269
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wilshire House

1125 3rd St
Santa Monica, CA - 90403
Phone: 310-395-4545
Total Apartment Units: 72
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Fourth Street Senior Housing

1116-1146 4th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90403
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Santa Monica Christian Towers

1233 6th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90401
Total Apartment Units: 163
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Ocean Park Villas

2019-25 Fifth St
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Phone: 310-392-3322
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

New Hope Ctyrd Santa Monica

1637 Appian Way
Santa Monica, CA - 90401
Phone: 310 395-1026
Total Apartment Units: 25
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Neilson Villa

3100 Neilson Way
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Phone: 310 392-3322
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Geneva Plaza

1441 21st St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Barnard Park Villas

3356 Barnard Way
Santa Monica, CA - 90405
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Westminster Towers

1112 7th St
Santa Monica, CA - 90403
Total Apartment Units: 285
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Santa Monica Accessible Apartments

1525 Euclid St
Santa Monica, CA - 90404
Phone: (310) 393-6590
Total Apartment Units: 13
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Upward Bound Senior Villa

1011 - 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA - 90403
Phone: (310) 458-7779 Ext.400
Total Apartment Units: 69
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.