Looking for a cost segregation provider in Santa Monica, CA? Describe your project once and up to three cost segregation providers who work in Santa Monica and Los Angeles County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Santa Monica is home to about 90,729 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−2.5% since 2020). With 10,790 people per sq mi, it is a densely built-up area. Investors here use studies on rentals, short-term rentals and commercial buildings.
Santa Monica at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 90,729 (−2.5% since 2020)
- Rank in California
- 90th of 482 cities and towns
- Land area
- 8.4 sq mi
- Population density
- 10,790 people per sq mi (densely built-up)
- Type
- City (Santa Monica city)
- Main county
- Los Angeles County
What to check before hiring in Santa Monica
- Advisor: talk to your CPA before ordering a study.
- Quality: ask whether the study follows the IRS audit techniques guide.
- Site visit: engineering-based studies usually include one.
- Price drivers: property type, size, documents and site visit.
Useful official resources
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IRS: cost segregation audit techniques guide
Official information and guidance.
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American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Santa Monica
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Cost segregation study
Engineering-based study reclassifying building components into shorter recovery periods.
Frequently asked questions in Santa Monica
How much does a cost segregation study cost in Santa Monica, CA?
It depends on the property and scope. Describe your property: providers who serve Santa Monica reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Often a few weeks.
Which documents are needed?
Closing statement, construction costs, plans and depreciation schedules if available.
Which cost segregation providers will contact me?
Up to three independent cost segregation providers who serve Santa Monica and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.