Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency To January 31

SANTA MONICA, CA — The city of Santa Monica announced Monday that it will extend its local emergency to Jan. 31, expanding protections against evictions for tenants.

The Forty-First Emergency Supplement was signed on Oct. 29, 2021. The city will continue to protect against eviction for reasons other than nonpayment of rent and renewing the landlord’s eviction reporting requirement, officials said.

The new order adopts provisions of the Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution, including residential eviction protections for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. That includes no-fault termination of leases, owner move-ins, nuisance, and unauthorized occupants or pets. The supplement also revises the email (EMReports@santamonica.gov) and landlords can use that email to send any notices of endeavors to evict.

While the residential eviction moratorium for nonpayment of rent has ended, the statewide rental assistance program is ongoing, and residential tenants may still be protected from eviction if they apply for state rent relief, officials said.

So far, close to $18.5 million has been paid to Santa Monica landlords and tenants, with an average assistance of $16,207 per household.

People can still apply for rent and utility assistance: https://housing.ca.gov/. Santa Monica tenants and landlords who need help applying for state rental assistance can call 311.

Later expiration dates stated in specific supplements remain unchanged as do the emergency orders that have not previously expired or been modified. These include suspension of water shutoffs for nonpayment of water bills; adoption for enforcement of Los Angeles County public health orders; time limits on loud construction activities; reporting requirements on notices of endeavors to evict, and extensions of deadlines for planning and permit-related activities.

“As we enter the holiday season and we once again gather safely with friends and loved ones, remember that COVID-19 remains a serious threat and there are measures we can take to prevent its spread,” City Manager David White said in a statement.

“Get the COVID-19 vaccine or booster if you are eligible and remember to schedule a flu shot," White said. "Enjoy celebrations outside and if moving indoors, ensure your company is vaccinated. Thank you to the nearly 87 percent of our community who has received the COVID-19 vaccine.”

You can get a digital COVID-19 vaccine record at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov. To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine or booster if eligible, visit vaccines.gov.

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