Wilshire House PB Section 8 Santa Monica, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wilshire House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Santa Monica, CA with 71 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $444/month on average.
71
total units
100%
occupancy
$444
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1125 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,110/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,035/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Wilshire House
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 1125 3rd 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 (~$444/mo average here).
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- The Arroyo LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barnard Park Villas PB Section 8
- The Laurel LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fame Santa Monica Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 0.8 km |
| Second Street Center LIHTC | Santa Monica | 1.1 km |
| Step Up on Fifth Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.4 km |
| Pacific Court LIHTC | Santa Monica | 1.4 km |
| 1424 Broadway Apts LIHTC | Santa Monica | 1.7 km |
| Greenway Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 1.7 km |
| Pacific Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 2 km |
| 1819 Pico Blvd LIHTCPB Section 8 | Santa Monica | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wilshire House 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 Wilshire House?
Residents report average rents near $444/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 Wilshire House?
Contact the management office at 1125 3rd 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.