The Housing and Economic Development Department creates affordable housing opportunities and a sustainable economy in Santa Monica. The Department is responsible for administering all affordable housing programs, including affordable housing development and preservation as well as rental subsidy programs for low-income households. The Department is also responsible for administering redevelopment programs and projects, operating the farmers’ markets, implementing City real estate transactions, promoting economic sustainability, serving as liaison to the business districts, and managing leasing and licensing of City property, including the Pier.
Housing
Barbara Collins, Housing Manager
The Housing Division analyzes policy and administers programs which ensure that Santa Monica preserves and expands housing opportunities for households with very low, low, and moderate incomes. The Division's workload is diverse, including tenant-based rental assistance, production of new affordable housing, and preservation of existing affordable housing. The Division attempts to maximize resources available to the City by working closely with public, private and non-profit partners who are involved in affordable housing as lenders, developers and owners.
Economic Development
Jennifer Taylor, Acting Manager
The Economic Development Division manages the Farmers Markets program and the City's real estate assets. The Division also acts as liaison and provides technical support to a number of business organizations, including Santa Monica’s business improvements districts. Additionally, the Division has leasehold management responsibility for the Pier, including parking, lease negotiation and administration, and planning and implementation of capital projects.
Administration
and Redevelopment
Tina Rodriguez, Administrative Services Officer
The Administration and Redevelopment Division directs the activities of the Housing and Economic Development Department. The Division assists other departments and divisions in reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations on real estate, financing, planning, and development projects in the City. The Division is responsible for managing the City’s revitalization programs. Management of the various City funds that finance the department’s operations and projects is also coordinated by this division.
Housing and Economic Development Administration
Andy Agle
Director
Nia Tang
Acting Administrative Services Officer
Claudia Kompa
Executive Administrative Assistant
Phone: (310) 458-2251
Email: hed@smgov.net
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News and Events
| Opening a Business in Santa Monica? If you’re thinking of opening a business in Santa Monica or undertaking any tenant improvements, be sure to check out this presentation from the April 2012 workshop held by the City of Santa Monica and the SM Small Business Development Center.
Business Outreach Workshop
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Santa Monica Farmers Market Library Panel Series 2012
"What to cook when the only ingredient missing is Time"
Join us for an ongoing series of talks that feature farmers, chefs, writers on topics about food and farming.
Thursday May 17
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Free and open to the public Santa Monica Public Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
MLK Auditorium
310-458-8712
farmersmarket.smgov.net
FM Panel Flyer
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Related Breaks Ground on Village at
Santa Monica on Ocean Avenue
 Related California recently started construction on The Village at Santa Monica, a $350 million mixed-use, mixed-income development that is the final piece in the revitalization of the civic hub in thriving downtown Santa Monica. Steps from the beach, The Village at Santa Monica is an urban mix of 318 luxury condominiums and affordable rental apartments, 20,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, and walkable plazas and gardens. View the press release by clicking here.
For more information about the project, go to www.villageatsantamonica.com where you can sign up for email alerts. Information about construction also appears at www.smconstructs.org/Village.
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Site Preparation Is Now Complete for Palisades Garden Park Near City Hall
 The site preparation and tree relocation work on the future Palisades Garden Walk site is now completed. The Ficus tree grove has taken shape, the large Bird of Paradise plants have been clustered together, and a strong group of Canary palms join a line of Washingtonia robusta palms in the north west corner of the park. It's starting to feel like a park, click here.
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