Geneva Plaza PB Section 8 Santa Monica, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Geneva Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Monica, CA with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1441 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,504/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,110/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Geneva Plaza
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1441 21st St, Santa Monica; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$415/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 26th & Santa Monica Family Housing LIHTC | Santa Monica | 0.8 km |
| 1424 Broadway Apts LIHTC | Santa Monica | 1.1 km |
| Greenway Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.1 km |
| 1819 Pico Blvd LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.4 km |
| Santa Monica Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.4 km |
| High Place West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.4 km |
| High Place East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.4 km |
| Magnolia Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Geneva Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Geneva Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $415/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Geneva Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1441 21st St in Santa Monica. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.