Santa Barbara Housing Officials Survey Local Rents To Reflect True Housing Costs
By Patricia Martellotti September 14, 2026 10:20 am SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Housing authorities for the city and county of Santa Barbara are asking renters and property owners to share what they currently pay or charge for housing. The survey is designed to give officials a clearer picture of rental prices across Santa Barbara County. […]
Santa Barbara Housing Authority Head Rob Fredericks Retiring
After 10 Years at Helm of City’s Housing Authority, Fredericks Announces He’s Stepping Down at End of 2027 By Christina McDermottTue Sep 08, 2026 | 4:05pm Rob Fredericks sports his signature “Everyone Deserves a Home” T-shirt at a Housing Authority groundbreaking. | Credit: Ingrid Bostrom File Photo This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey […]
Back-to-School Costs Put Pressure on Santa Barbara Families
By Patricia Martellotti August 19, 2026 7:43 pm SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — As students head back to class, the cost of backpacks, notebooks and other school supplies can quickly add up for families. More than 250 Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara families received some help through the 14th annual Tools for School […]
Housing Authority Graduates 14 Resident Teens from Summer Program
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) recently celebrated the graduation of 14 students from its free, four-week Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura (PBC) summer program. Designed for HACSB residents entering grades 9-12, the program equips students with the tools, resources and experiences needed to prepare for college, careers, and future success, organizers said. Since it started four years […]
Hundreds of Santa Barbara County Residents at Severe Risk of Losing Their Homes
Federal Government Prematurely Ending Emergency Housing Voucher Program at End of September By Elaine SandersWed Jun 17, 2026 | 9:30am “We’re scrambling,” said City Housing Authority CEO Rob Fredericks. “This federal administration has pulled many rugs out from under us.” | Credit: Ingrid Bostrom File Photo On June 4, a letter from the Housing Authority of […]
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Held Senior Fair, “Young at Heart”
Published: May 5, 2026 Mariana Iglesias and Micaela Reynoso representing Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. On Thursday, April 30th, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), in partnership with 2nd Story Associates, hosted the Young at Heart Senior Fair at Presidio Springs. Approximately 150 HACSB senior residents gathered to receive important information and resources from […]
Affordable Housing Project Underway Near La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara
Four-Story Project at 15 South Hope Avenue Is First to Receive Funding from City of Santa Barbara’s Local Housing Trust Fund By Christina McDermottThu Apr 23, 2026 | 1:35pm The Housing Authority’s Deputy Executive Director Dale Aaazam (left), Housing Authority Maintenance Project Coordinator Miguel Garcia (center) and architect Christian Roberts (right) throw dirt at the groundbreaking […]
Housing Program Helps Local Couple Build Path to Independence
By Patricia Martellotti March 31, 2026 5:47 pm Published March 31, 2026 11:33 am SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – After years of working toward stability, a Santa Barbara couple is celebrating new independence. The road hasn’t been easy for the couple. “It was very frustrating because I have two kids. They go to school, they need things,” said […]
Officials Oppose Proposed Change for Housing Assistance Affecting Immigrant Families
If the rule is approved, families may need to choose between separating or becoming homeless, one official saidby Rebecca Caraway, Noozhawk Staff Writer March 28, 2026 | 7:34 pm A proposed federal rule change about housing assistance could put 302 Santa Barbara County families at risk of homelessness, officials warn. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner has proposed […]