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All Waiting Lists Closed March 1 – April 30, 2023

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HACSB Annual Report 2022

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Landlords: Guaranteed rent + more incentives = Section 8 program

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WAITING LIST UPDATE – 2023

All waiting lists will be closed effective March 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023*

*Section 8 waiting list will remain closed after this date

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COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara continues to monitor and follow the guidance provided by the State of California, the County of Santa Barbara’s Public Health Department, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address the impact of the potential spread of the coronavirus “COVID-19”. Please CLICK HERE for more information.

NOTE: Visitors are required to wear masks indoors at all times, at all Housing Authority offices, regardless of vaccination status.

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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to local residents who make $67,000 or less annually. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Clients will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Who We Are

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is an award winning local public agency that provides safe, decent, and quality affordable housing and supportive services to eligible persons with limited incomes.

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2nd Story Associates

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara's affiliate non-profit, 2nd Story Associates, is a Public Benefit Corporation established in August, 2007.

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Our 2022 Annual Report

The Housing Authority Commission and staff promise to continue to work with all who share our commitment to social justice, to answering the needs of our low income neighbors and to turning challenges into opportunities.

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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 2019 - 2024.

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Developments on the Horizon

Bella Vista - 200 N. La Cumbre Rd. - Proposed Development
The Housing Authority is proposing to develop below-market rental housing for Santa Barbara families at this site.

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