Under the new Santa Monica Renter Aid program, residents at risk of "losing housing due to a financial emergency" can receive one-time payments of up to $5,000, and up to $10,000 per household to "support continued housing stability."

Read More: https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2026/07/22/applications-now-open-for-santa-monica-renter-aid-program

AND: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2026/July-2025/07_22_2026_Renter_Aid_Program_Taking_Applications.html