Step Up on Fifth Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Santa Monica, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Step Up on Fifth Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Santa Monica, CA with 46 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

46
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1548 Fifth St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units44
Placed in service2008

How to apply at Step Up on Fifth Apts

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1548 Fifth St, Santa Monica; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Santa Monica

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Second Street Center LIHTCSanta Monica0.8 km
Magnolia Villas LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Monica1.1 km
Adda and Paul Safran Senior Housing §202 SeniorVenice1.4 km
Fame Santa Monica Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Monica1.4 km
1424 Broadway Apts LIHTCSanta Monica1.4 km
Greenway Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8Santa Monica1.4 km
Community of Santa Monica LIHTCSanta Monica1.7 km
Lincoln Court §202 SeniorSanta Monica1.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Step Up on Fifth Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Step Up on Fifth Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Step Up on Fifth Apts?
Contact the management office at 1548 Fifth 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.