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Sharp, rapid increase’ in evictions as moratorium ends

09/02/2021 9:48 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Crunching data from the Census Bureau and landlord trade groups, Goldman estimated that roughly 2.5 to 3.5 million American households are behind on rent, with landlords owed as much as $17 billion.

Santa Monica Rents Continue Rising

09/01/2021 2:15 PM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monica rents rose for the fifth month in a row, nearly doubling the rent increase posted for July, according to Apartment List's monthly report released Tuesday.

Rents in Santa Monica increased 3.3 percent -- compared to 1.8 percent in July -- exceeding the 2.1 percent rent hike for the nation.

Santa Monica Offers Help for Residential Tenants and Landlords Applying for State Rental Assistance

08/31/2021 9:59 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Help is available now for all Santa Monica residential tenants and landlords who need support in applying for $5.2 billion in rental assistance and $2 billion in utility assistance from the State of California through the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program (also commonly called “Housing is Key”).

Interim City Attorney George Cardona to step down Sept. 30

08/31/2021 9:56 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Interim City Attorney George Cardona announced his resignation on Aug. 27, becoming the latest in a series of pandemic-era leadership departures that include two city managers, a fire chief, police chief, library director and transportation chief.

Council discusses homlessness committee

08/31/2021 9:51 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Ultimately, Himmelrich decided to support Brock, and Council unanimously voted to create a committee staffed by Councilmembers Parra, Negrete and Brock. The ad hoc committee will work with the Social Services Commission and make recommendations for strategic investments to fight homelessness.

Rental Assistance Available to Qualifying Santa Monica Tenants

08/31/2021 9:46 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Currently, California has available $5.2 billion in rental assistance and $2 billion in utility assistance through its COVID-19 Rent Relief program, commonly called "Housing is Key," said local officials.

AND: https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2021/08/30/santa-monica-offers-help-for-residential-tenants-and-landlords-applying-for-state-rental-assistance

Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden Eviction Moratorium

08/27/2021 10:03 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s eviction moratorium in a 6-3 decision on Thursday.

California advances 2 zoning bills to promote scarce housing

08/27/2021 9:50 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

California lawmakers on Thursday advanced the second of two measures designed to cut through local zoning ordinances.

The measure promoted by Senate leader Toni Atkins and supported by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, both Democrats, would make it easier to build smaller second units on what are now single-family properties. That could include up to four units, such as duplexes or homes with attached living units, if the lot is split into two equal parcels under the bill.

Rental aid holdup threatens eviction catastrophe

08/26/2021 9:37 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The Treasury Department said Wednesday that state and local governments had disbursed just over 10 percent of federal rental assistance funds as of the end of July, indicating that millions could be at risk of losing their homes once eviction protections end.

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief

08/26/2021 8:18 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Qualifying Renters and Landlords are now eligible for 100% of rent and utilities allowed.