Looking for a SWPPP consultant in Santa Monica, CA? Describe your project once and up to three stormwater consultants 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. Subdivisions and commercial sites here need stormwater permit coverage before grading.
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
- Permit: in California, check the state construction general permit.
- Local rules: Santa Monica may add its own erosion control permit.
- Records: keep inspection reports on site.
- Price drivers: site size, phases, inspection frequency and duration.
Useful official resources
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EPA: construction stormwater
Official information and guidance.
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EnviroCert: CPESC
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Santa Monica
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SWPPP and permit coverage
Preparation of the SWPPP and notice of intent under the construction general permit.
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Stormwater inspections
Routine and post-storm inspections with reports for the permit.
Frequently asked questions in Santa Monica
How much does a SWPPP cost in Santa Monica, CA?
It depends on site size, phases and inspections. Describe your project: consultants who serve Santa Monica reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Plans often take days to a couple of weeks, plus the permit review.
What happens at the end?
A notice of termination is filed once the site is stabilized.
Which stormwater consultants will contact me?
Up to three independent stormwater consultants 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.