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Santa Monica Below Market Housing (BMH) Ownership Program

Santa Monica Below Market Housing (BMH) Ownership Program is a bmr/inclusionary ownership from City of Santa Monica Housing & Economic Development. Serves Santa Monica. For first-time buyers. Income limit: Per BMH limits (effective April 23, 2025).

Amount varies by program
Waitlist as of May 26, 2026

Serves Santa Monica.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitPer BMH limits (effective April 23, 2025)
Homebuyer educationRequired
Sales price capPer BMH unit
Amount notesBelow-market sale price (varies)
NotesPriority 1: displaced households; Priority 2: live/work in Santa Monica (25+ hrs/week)
Phone(310) 458-8341
Source City of Santa Monica Housing & Economic Development·official program page·Listed
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Provider: City of Santa Monica Housing & Economic Development · program details at the provider’s site.

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