With the statewide eviction moratorium expiring September 30, Santa Monica officials are urging local tenants in need to apply for the state’s rental and utility assistance program.

Currently, California has available $5.2 billion in rental assistance and $2 billion in utility assistance through its COVID-19 Rent Relief program, commonly called “Housing is Key,” said local officials.

City officials said that more than $10 million in state rental assistance has been distributed to over 650 households in Santa Monica so far and they urge tenants and landlords to apply for the program...