{"id":39630,"date":"2022-09-07T05:30:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T05:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T11:57:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T11:57:13","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get a low income apartment in Santa Monica?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662a4fbc1df60\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_do_I_get_a_low_income_apartment_in_Santa_Monica\" title=\"How do I get a low income apartment in Santa Monica?\">How do I get a low income apartment in Santa Monica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#Does_SMC_offer_housing\" title=\"Does SMC offer housing?\">Does SMC offer housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#What_is_considered_low_income_in_Santa_Monica\" title=\"What is considered low income in Santa Monica?\">What is considered low income in Santa Monica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#Is_LA_Section_8_waiting_list_open\" title=\"Is LA Section 8 waiting list open?\">Is LA Section 8 waiting list open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_do_you_qualify_for_low-income_housing_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"How do you qualify for low-income housing in Los Angeles?\">How do you qualify for low-income housing in Los Angeles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_much_do_you_have_to_make_to_qualify_for_low-income_housing_in_California\" title=\"How much do you have to make to qualify for low-income housing in California?\">How much do you have to make to qualify for low-income housing in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_much_do_I_need_to_make_to_live_in_Santa_Monica\" title=\"How much do I need to make to live in Santa Monica?\">How much do I need to make to live in Santa Monica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#Does_SMC_have_housing\" title=\"Does SMC have housing?\">Does SMC have housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#Is_it_hard_to_get_into_SMC\" title=\"Is it hard to get into SMC?\">Is it hard to get into SMC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_can_I_get_SMC_for_free\" title=\"How can I get SMC for free?\">How can I get SMC for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#Does_RCC_offer_housing\" title=\"Does RCC offer housing?\">Does RCC offer housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#Is_Santa_Monica_a_low_income_community\" title=\"Is Santa Monica a low income community?\">Is Santa Monica a low income community?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#What_is_considered_low_income_in_Los_Angeles_County\" title=\"What is considered low income in Los Angeles County?\">What is considered low income in Los Angeles County?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#What_qualifies_as_low_income_in_CA\" title=\"What qualifies as low income in CA?\">What qualifies as low income in CA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#Is_LA_County_Section_8_waiting_list_open\" title=\"Is LA County Section 8 waiting list open?\">Is LA County Section 8 waiting list open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_long_is_the_waiting_list_for_Section_8_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Los Angeles?\">How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Los Angeles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_long_is_the_wait_for_Section_8_housing\" title=\"How long is the wait for Section 8 housing?\">How long is the wait for Section 8 housing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_long_is_the_waitlist_for_Section_8_in_California\" title=\"How long is the waitlist for Section 8 in California?\">How long is the waitlist for Section 8 in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_do_I_get_low-income_housing_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"How do I get low-income housing in Los Angeles?\">How do I get low-income housing in Los Angeles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_do_I_qualify_for_low-income_housing_in_California\" title=\"How do I qualify for low-income housing in California?\">How do I qualify for low-income housing in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_long_is_the_waiting_list_for_public_housing_in_Los_Angeles\" title=\"How long is the waiting list for public housing in Los Angeles?\">How long is the waiting list for public housing in Los Angeles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#What_is_considered_low-income_in_Los_Angeles_County\" title=\"What is considered low-income in Los Angeles County?\">What is considered low-income in Los Angeles County?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#What_income_is_considered_low_income_in_California\" title=\"What income is considered low income in California?\">What income is considered low income in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#How_do_I_qualify_for_low_income_housing_in_California\" title=\"How do I qualify for low income housing in California?\">How do I qualify for low income housing in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/how-do-i-get-a-low-income-apartment-in-santa-monica\/#What_qualifies_as_low_income_in_California_2020\" title=\"What qualifies as low income in California 2020?\">What qualifies as low income in California 2020?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_a_low_income_apartment_in_Santa_Monica\"><\/span>How do I get a low income apartment in Santa Monica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apply NOW: housing.ca.gov. Need help? Contact 3-1-1 or 311@santamonica.gov. To apply to the City of Santa Monica&#8217;s Section 8 and Below Market Housing (BMH) waitlists, click here.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/are-all-apartments-in-santa-monica-rent-controlled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are all apartments in Santa Monica rent controlled?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_SMC_offer_housing\"><\/span>Does SMC offer housing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to Santa Monica! Comfortable, secure housing is an important concern for our international students. Although <b>SMC does not have a student dormitory, the IEC, on the 3rd Floor of SMC&#8217;s Student Services Building, is happy to assist you with the many housing options available in the area.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aMUxcEcDbLY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_low_income_in_Santa_Monica\"><\/span>What is considered low income in Santa Monica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Santa Monica defines low-income household as one that makes <b>less than 60 percent of AMI (not the 80 percent prescribed by the State); a moderate-income household is one making not more than 100 percent of AMI (not 120 percent).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_LA_Section_8_waiting_list_open\"><\/span>Is LA Section 8 waiting list open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Section 8 Waiting Lists <b>Open Until Further Notice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_qualify_for_low-income_housing_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>How do you qualify for low-income housing in Los Angeles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Santa Monica defines low-income household as one that makes <b>less than 60 percent of AMI (not the 80 percent prescribed by the State); a moderate-income household is one making not more than 100 percent of AMI (not 120 percent).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_you_have_to_make_to_qualify_for_low-income_housing_in_California\"><\/span>How much do you have to make to qualify for low-income housing in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may qualify for low-income housing. <b>If you make less than $54,250 per year in Los Angeles County, you may qualify for low-income housing. According to estimates released last month by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the median family income in LA County is now $69,300.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_I_need_to_make_to_live_in_Santa_Monica\"><\/span>How much do I need to make to live in Santa Monica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>minimum wage is $10.50. The Fair Market Rent for a one bedroom is $1,261, and for a two bedroom is $1,608. This means that affordable rent for someone working full-time on minimum wage in California is $546.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_SMC_have_housing\"><\/span>Does SMC have housing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Housing in the Santa Monica area Comfortable, secure housing is an important concern for our international students. Although <b>SMC does not have a student dormitory, the IEC, on the 3rd Floor of SMC&#8217;s Student Services Building, is happy to assist you with the many housing options available in the area.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images1.forrent.com\/i2\/j-zTcx5rKYr0a3ZwgNb-9NQGT1PVFBndH1kj2LWHYFI\/117\/image.jpg?w=1290&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Junction Santa Monica Off-Campus Housing, Santa Monica, CA | ForRentUniversity\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_get_into_SMC\"><\/span>Is it hard to get into SMC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a big institution with an enrollment of 10,987 undergraduate students. The SMC <b>acceptance rate is 100%<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_SMC_for_free\"><\/span>How can I get SMC for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First-time, full-time, first-year FREE! <b>If you graduated from high school anywhere in California, you&#8217;re eligible for free enrollment in classes, free Student ID card, free Associated Students membership, and free health fee!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_RCC_offer_housing\"><\/span>Does RCC offer housing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Housing Options <b>Our international students live in homestays, apartments, or rent rooms in shared homes near campus. RCC students, faculty and staff are looking forward to welcoming you to our campus and beautiful Riverside city!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Santa_Monica_a_low_income_community\"><\/span>Is Santa Monica a low income community?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Santa Monica has two additional income groups served by its housing: extremely low-income households ($25,600 per year for a family of four; $17,950 for a one-person household) and very low-income households ($42,700 per year for a family of four; $29,900 for a one-person household).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_low_income_in_Los_Angeles_County\"><\/span>What is considered low income in Los Angeles County?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to HUD, the low income for an individual (family size of one) in the L.A. area in 2021 was \u200b$66,250\u200b. For a family of three, anything below \u200b$85,150\u200b was considered low income in L.A. in 2021. HUD also creates tiers of income levels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_qualifies_as_low_income_in_CA\"><\/span>What qualifies as low income in CA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Los Angeles County, the very low-income category applies to those earning <b>between $33,950 (for an individual) and $64,000 (for a family of eight). Extremely-low income describes those making between $20,350 (individual) and $42,380 (family of eight).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VUz5KvX7gwY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_LA_County_Section_8_waiting_list_open\"><\/span>Is LA County Section 8 waiting list open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Section 8 Waiting Lists <b>Open Until Further Notice<\/b> There are 169 housing authorities in Louisiana which offer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. For more on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program visit the Housing Choice Voucher section of our Low Income Housing Renter&#8217;s Guide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_waiting_list_for_Section_8_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Los Angeles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Waiting List For Section 8 Vouchers In L.A. Is <b>11 Years Long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_wait_for_Section_8_housing\"><\/span>How long is the wait for Section 8 housing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The individual\/household applies for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The applicant is likely placed on a waiting list that may take more than <b>1-2 years. During this time, the applicant can also choose to accept project-based vouchers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_waitlist_for_Section_8_in_California\"><\/span>How long is the waitlist for Section 8 in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The housing director estimates that the average wait for Section 8 housing is <b>4-5 years. The waiting list for Public Housing is 2,000. The estimated wait for Public Housing is approximately one year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_low-income_housing_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>How do I get low-income housing in Los Angeles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it&#8217;s within the city of Los Angeles, <b>use the city&#8217;s Housing Authority&#8217;s website to begin the application process. The agency requires you to either apply in person (check the website or call for the latest procedures related to COVID-19), or download the application and mail it in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_qualify_for_low-income_housing_in_California\"><\/span>How do I qualify for low-income housing in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To receive Section 8 or public housing assistance in California, you must be a citizen of the United States or legal immigrant. <b>Your income must be below 80% of the median income in your area. The majority of housing vouchers go to families earning less than 30% of their area&#8217;s median income.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_waiting_list_for_public_housing_in_Los_Angeles\"><\/span>How long is the waiting list for public housing in Los Angeles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Waiting List For Section 8 Vouchers In L.A. Is <b>11 Years Long | LAist.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca-times.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/2292a27\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6720x4480+0+0\/resize\/840x560!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcc%2F78%2Fb131f73b43938098294f2160cc43%2F929074-fi-all-electric-affordable-housing-03-cmc.jpg\" alt=\"How to find affordable housing in high-profile developments - Los Angeles Times\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_low-income_in_Los_Angeles_County\"><\/span>What is considered low-income in Los Angeles County?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the formulas used by HUD can offer peculiar results in some high-cost areas, including Los Angeles, where the 2021 low-income limit of <b>$94,600 for a family of four exceeds the countywide median income of $80,000.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_income_is_considered_low_income_in_California\"><\/span>What income is considered low income in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Covered California income guidelines and salary restrictions, if an individual makes less than $47,520 per year or if a family of four earns wages less than $97,200 per year, then they qualify for government assistance based on their income.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_qualify_for_low_income_housing_in_California\"><\/span>How do I qualify for low income housing in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To receive Section 8 or public housing assistance in California, you must be a citizen of the United States or legal immigrant. <b>Your income must be below 80% of the median income in your area. The majority of housing vouchers go to families earning less than 30% of their area&#8217;s median income.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_qualifies_as_low_income_in_California_2020\"><\/span>What qualifies as low income in California 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Covered California income guidelines and salary restrictions, if an individual makes <b>less than $47,520 per year or if a family of four earns wages less than $97,200 per year, then they qualify for government assistance based on their income.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I get a low income apartment in Santa Monica? Apply NOW: housing.ca.gov. Need help? Contact 3-1-1 or 311@santamonica.gov. To apply to the City of Santa Monica&#8217;s Section 8 and Below Market Housing (BMH) waitlists, click here. Read also: Are all apartments in Santa Monica rent controlled? Does SMC offer housing? 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