Proposed PHA Plans
Housing Authority Board
April 14, 2026
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Overview
Santa Monica Housing Authority (SMHA)
• 6 Rental Assistance Programs
• 1,700+ Participants
Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plans Fiscal Year (FY)
2026-27
1. Annual Plan FY 2026-2027 and Progress Report
Public Comments and Input
2. Draft Administrative Plan for FY 2026-2027
Summary of Proposed Discretionary Policy Changes
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PHA Plans
Highlights for this PHA Plan
1. Annual Plan and Progress Report for 5-Year Plan FY 2025-2030 Opening Berkeley Station at 1342 Berkeley St.
13 one bedroom units and on-site supportive services for youth Lease up started on April 1, 2026 and fully leased in 1 week
2. Draft Administrative Plan for FY 2026-2027
Expansion of Tier 1 Santa Monica Priority
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Engagement
Public Comment Period: January 20, 2026 – March 6, 2026 Public Input • Emailed notices on:
- January 21, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- March 5, 2026
• Hosted Zoom Workshop: February 3 , 2026
• Presented at the Housing Commission: February 5, 2026 • Presentation and Approval for the Housing Authority Board: April 14, 2026 Methodologies
•Website
•Email
•Meetings
•Mail
•Phone
•Office
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Timeline
• HUD Submission by April 17, 2026
• Effective July 1, 2026
• Full HOTMA compliance by January 1, 2027
• Chapters 6, 7, and 11
Requirements
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Conclusion
Staff recommends
1. Hold a public hearing and receive public comment;
2. Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Annual Plan and Progress Report for Current 5-Year Plan;
3. Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Santa Monica Housing Authority Administrative Plan;
4. Authorize the Submission of the FY 2026-2027 PHA plan which consists of the FY 2026-2027 Annual Plan and Progress Report for Current 5-Year Plan, and Administrative Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
5. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
The Santa Monica Housing Authority Board:
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