City of Monrovia

HOUSING

Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Phone: (626) 932-5504

The Monrovia City Council has made a strong commitment to housing programs which will benefit all residents, since the heart of any community is stable, well-maintained neighborhoods.

The Monrovia Department of Community Development has traditionally offered a wide variety of possibilities for owners who want to rehabilitate their properties or for those who want to buy property.

TheMonrovia Area Partnership (MAP) offers services ranging from home improvement grants and public infrastructure upgrades to chain-link-fence replacement, paint and tool assistance to eligible home owners inMAP area.

The Redevelopment Agency is also dedicated to providing affordable housing. For information abourt First Time Buyer opportunities, pleasecall (626) 303-6606.

Tenant Rights: www.hrc-la.org

Landlord / Tenant Questions: www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/lt_ency.html

Most Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: Does the City of Monrovia have any programs for First-Time Homebuyers?
ANSWER: Yes, The City hasa First Time Homebuyer program. Contact theRedevelopment Agency forinformation and to apply by calling (626) 303-6606.

QUESTION: Does the City of Monrovia have home improvement loans?
ANSWER: Yes, The City has a program to assist homeowners with home repairs. The Los Angeles County Single-Famiily Rahibilitation Loan Program assists low income, owner-occupied, single-family homes with rehabilitation starting at $25,000 for each unit, at 3% simple interest rate with no mnthly payments. For more information, please call (323) 890-7244.

QUESTION: Does the city have Section 8 or HUD housing?e Section 8 or HUD housing?
ANSWER: Yes, the Section 8 Assisted Housing Program established in 1974 by the Housing and Community Development Act is the principal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program for assisting very low income families to secure, decent safe and sanitary housing. The Baldwin Park Housing Authority is responsible for the Section 8 programs in the City of Monrovia, Baldwin Park, Irwindale and Covina. You may qualify if you are a senior, (62 years old or older), disabled or handicapped, and your income is within the guideline limits established by the Federal Government.* Contact: the Baldwin Park Housing Authority directly at (626) 869-7500.

QUESTION: How Do I get on Section 8 or HUD Housing?
ANSWER: Applications for Section 8 or HUD assisted Housing are accepted by the Baldwin Park Housing Authority. Due to the high demand on this program applications are available from the Housing Authority only during certain periods. Contact the Baldwin Park Housing Authority direcftly at (626) 869-7500.

QUESTION: Does the City of Monrovia have rent control?
ANSWER: There is no rent control in the City.