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Redevelopment of Presidio Springs
The Housing Authority is in the process of planning the redevelopment of Presidio Springs, currently a 122 unit property for low-income seniors. Outreach to residents and neighbors, and their feedback on the redevelopment, is a vital part of this process. Click here for more information.
Notice of Changes to Section 8 HCV Program
The Housing Authority issued a notice to the community, including Section 8 landlords, participants, and applicants, of immediate changes to the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program as a result of the Continuing Resolution approved by Congress on March 14, 2025. Click here to read the notice.
Message from the Executive Director / CEO
Welcome to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara.
I believe housing is more than shelter — it’s the foundation for dignity, stability, and opportunity. At HACSB, we don’t just build units, we build futures. Click here to read more.
Adopt-a-Home Campaign
Update on Proposed Federal Rule Regarding Immigration Status
HUD has issued a proposed rule that, if adopted, would require all household members in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to have verified eligible immigration status in order for the household to continue receiving assistance.
This is only a proposed rule. Nothing has changed at this time.
Current eligibility rules remain in effect, and mixed-status families will continue to receive prorated assistance under existing regulations.
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara stands in solidarity with immigrant families. We oppose this proposed rule, as it would harm families, increase housing instability, and potentially result in homelessness for thousands of families nationally, and hundreds of families here in Santa Barbara County. We are actively engaging in advocacy and submitting formal comments in opposition.
If any program rule changes are adopted, we will:
- Keep all program participants affected by this change informed,
- Provide clear guidance about what the changes mean,
- Explore all options to support affected families.
Our mission remains the same: to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing and to support all members of our diverse community with compassion and kindness, using housing to promote equity and improve quality of life.
For more information about resources for immigrant families, click here.
We will continue to post updates as more information becomes available. For more information click here.
HUD ha emitido una propuesta de norma que, si se adopta, requeriría que todos los miembros del hogar en el Programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda tengan un estatus migratorio elegible verificado para que el hogar pueda seguir recibiendo ayuda.
Esto es solo una norma propuesta. Nada ha cambiado por ahora.
Las normas actuales de elegibilidad siguen vigentes, y las familias con estatus mixto seguirán recibiendo ayuda prorrateada según las normativas vigentes.
La Autoridad muestra solidaridad con las familias inmigrantes. Nos oponemos a esta norma propuesta, ya que perjudicaría a las familias, aumentaría la inestabilidad de vivienda y potencialmente resultaría en la falta de vivienda para miles de familias en todo el país, y para cientos de familias aquí en el condado de Santa Barbara. Estamos participando activamente en la defensa y presentando comentarios formales en contra.
Si se adoptan cambios en las normas del programa, nosotros:
- Mantendremos informados a todos los participantes del programa afectados por este cambio,
- Proporcionaremos una guía clara sobre lo que significan los cambios,
- Exploraremos todas las opciones para apoyar a las familias afectadas.
Nuestra misión sigue siendo la misma: proporcionar viviendas seguras, estables y asequibles, y apoyar a todos los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad con compasión y amabilidad, utilizando la vivienda para promover la equidad y mejorar la calidad de vida.
Para más información sobre recursos para familias inmigrantes, haga clic aquí.
Seguiremos publicando actualizaciones a medida que haya más información disponible. Para más información haga clic aquí.
Our 5-Year Action Plan
The 5-Year Action Plan sets forth the perspective of the Housing Authority on the community’s affordable housing needs and charts a course to help address these demands for the period 2024 – 2029.
Our 2025 Annual Report
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of progress, partnership, and continued commitment to our community.
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