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The Housing Division assists the general public with acquisition of residential property, provide aide in maintaining and rehabilitating the existing housing stock within the City. The Housing Division oversees the maintenance and update to the City’s Housing Element.

The Housing Element is one of at least seven elements of a General Plan as mandated by the State of California. It identifies the City’s housing conditions and needs (RHNA), establishes the goals, objectives, and policies that are the foundation of the City’s housing and growth strategy, and provides for programs the City intends to implement to create sustainable, mixed-income neighborhoods throughout the City.

Housing Element Updates

Kb Home Affordable Homeownership Opportunity

Astaire and Harlow at Starlite are offering a special opportunity to own an attached townhome or single-family detached home to eligible households who qualify under the City of South El Monte's Affordable Housing Agreement applicable to the community.

On Monday, August 18, 2025, a lottery was conducted to assign participants a randomized number.

Click on the link for further information: Starlite Affordable Housing

OWNER OCCUPIED HOME REPAIR PROGRAM 

The City of South El Monte in partnership with the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), is administering the CalHome Program for home improvements available to South El Monte homeowners. The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program is available for eligible residents through a 0% deferred-payment loan with no monthly payments. The program is designed to enable homeowners to do much needed home repairs, maintenance, and address safety risks, increase accessibility and improve their quality of life. Residents may receive up to a $57,000 loan per Resolution No. 16-26.

Program Overview:

  • Owner Property must be owner-occupied and be located within city limits.
  • Loans are secured by a deed of trust and are repaid upon the sale or transfer of the home, when the home ceases to be owner occupied, or upon the loan maturity date, whichever occurs first. 
  • Eligible home repair improvements may include heating and air conditioning replacements, plumbing/electrical upgrades, roofing, accessibility enhancements and other improvements. 
  • Applicant household income cannot exceed 80% of Los Angeles County Area Median Income (AMI).
Household Size 
Income Limits 
1

84,850
2

96,950
3

109,050
4

121,150
5

130,850
6

140,550
7

150,250
8

159,950


How to Apply for Home Repair and First Time Home Buyer Program? 

  1. Complete the FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER APPLICATION (PDF) and/or OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME REPAIR APPLICATION (PDF) and provide documents for all the household adults that reside in the property to determine income eligibility such as:
  • The last 3 months of Pay stubs or proof of income (such an award letter) for each adult.
  • The last 3 months of Bank statements and retirement account statements for each adult.
  • Federal income tax forms and W-2/1099 forms.
  • Student class scheduled if enrolled in higher institution. 
  • Three recent utility bills for the gas, electric, and water.
  • Current phone bill.
  • A copy of the deed. 
  • A copy of the property tax bill.

*You will be contacted when funding is available.

For additional information please call (626) 652-6800 or email homerepair@soelmonte.org  

Contact Us

  1. City of South El Monte

  1. 1415 Santa Anita Avenue

  1. South El Monte, CA 91733

  1. Hours: Monday through Thursday

  1. 7 am to 5:30 pm

  1. Closed Fridays & Major Holidays

  1. Phone: 626-579-6540

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