Family Self-Sufficiency Program Celebrates Its Graduates
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Program Fosters Independence for Section 8 Residents Proud graduates of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program pose with family members, program mentors, and city Housing Authority sponsors, having completed the five-year program. | Credit: Elijah Valerjev By Elijah ValerjevThu Mar 20, 2025 | 4:11pm “You guys were the light at […]
Bella Vista Low-Income Housing Project Breaks Ground in Santa Barbara
City’s Housing Authority Aims to Complete 48-Unit Development by Fall 2026 By Christina McDermottMon Feb 10, 2025 City officials and other stakeholders broke ground on the city Housing Authority’s 48-unit Bella Vista affordable housing project on the corner of North La Cumbre Road and Via Lucero on Friday, February 7. | Credit: Ingrid Bostrom This article […]
Bella Vista affordable Housing Construction begins in Santa Barbara
By Patricia Martellotti Published February 12, 2025 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Construction just kicked off for the new Bella Vista development in Santa Barbara. “A lot involved … having building permits then getting funding together … this is over a 50 million dollar project,” said Rob Fredericks of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. […]
Why the 4% LIHTC Matters: Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
Sycamore Gardens before (bottom) and after (top) renovation. Photo courtesy of HACSB. NAHRO News The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is one of the most effective tools for creating new and critically needed affordable housing, and accounts for the vast majority of all affordable rental housing created in the United States. This is one in a […]
Housing Authority of Santa Barbara Receives Recognition for Community Programs
Voice MagazineOctober 25, 2024
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara hosts Housing Santa Barbara Day 2024
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County residents are getting a chance to participate in Housing Santa Barbara Day 2024 this weekend. Happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Santa Barbara’s De La Guerra Plaza, the free event is hosted by 2nd Story Associates, the non-profit affiliate of the Housing […]
S.B. Rescue Mission Hosts Fundraiser for Its Shelter and Recovery Programs
City Housing Authority CEO Rob Fredericks Honored Board Chair Kiah Jordan, President Rolf Geyling, and Honoree Housing Authority of the City of S.B. Executive Director-CEO Rob Fredericks | Credit: Gail Arnold By Gail ArnoldMon Oct 14, 2024 | 2:41pm On October 5, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission (SBRM) hosted its annual Bayou celebration at Dos Pueblos […]
Housing on the Central Coast Part II: Adaptive Reuse and Collaboration
Podcast September 4, 2024 by American Riviera Bank In our latest podcast episode, we had an enlightening conversation with Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. Rob Fredericks and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara are at the forefront of addressing the housing crisis through innovative solutions and community-focused initiatives. Rob shared […]
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and 2nd Story Associates Provide School Supplies to 400+ Low-income Students
Santa Barbara, CA, August 13, 2024 – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) in partnership with its nonprofit affiliate, 2nd Story Associates, hosted its annual Tools for School event on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Presidio Springs Community Room (721 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara). Tools for […]
