Santa Monica will use the grant to provide short term rental assistance to Santa Monicans at risk of losing their housing due to rent increases or eviction for nonpayment of rent. More information on how this program could operate will be presented to the City Council in early 2025. 

Read More: https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/addressing-homelessness-santa-monica-secures-1-million-in-rental-assistance-to-prevent-homelessness-thanks-to-prohousing-designation