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Santa Monica Housing Production Trails Goals Despite Incentives, Study Finds

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A RAND Corporation study found that Santa Monica's efforts to increase housing production through incentives have not met city goals or kept pace with comparable jurisdictions. The report noted that a voter-approved hike in the city's property transfer tax has dampened housing construction efforts. Separately, the Santa Monica City Council is negotiating agreements to transition away from the SaMoShel emergency shelter model. This transition includes converting the Palm Motel into interim stabilization housing and funding shelter beds at The Salvation Army’s Bell Shelter.

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Why it matters

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The study found that Santa Monica had the second lowest level of housing production among nine compared jurisdictions between 2018 and 2025. The City Council's efforts to manage housing issues are part of a broader discussion on urban planning, drawing models from other cities.

Santa Monica city council discusses urban planning issues, including 'cap park', while studying models from Seattle and San Francisco.

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Who's involved

  • Santa MonicaThe city where housing production and shelter operations are being managed.
  • city councilThe governing body responsible for enacting housing policies and negotiating shelter agreements.
  • Caroline TorosisThe Mayor of Santa Monica who directed staff to manage housing issues.
  • Los Angeles CountyThe county whose regional structure impacts the city's housing plan.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • city councilSpeculative

    The city council might face increased costs related to housing infrastructure and service provision.

  • Santa MonicaSpeculative

    The city might see changes in local property tax revenue due to dampened housing construction.

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  1. Santa Monica City Council launched a new incentive program for affordable housing development.1 source
  2. Voters may approve rent control measures in Santa Monica.Sub-event
  3. Santa Monica City Council addresses past racial harms and denies economic opportunity to Black entrepreneurs.Sub-event
  4. Mayor Gleam Davis spoke about Santa Monica from the city council chambers.Sub-event
  5. Council directs staff to manage housing issues following Mayor's remarks on city control.1 source
  6. Council discusses using Sunset Park for shelter relocation under LA County purview.1 source
  7. Santa Monica City Council addresses housing plans.1 source

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