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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 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 […]

Santa Barbara Housing Authority Plans 48-Unit Project for Families, People with Disabilities

The city’s Finance Committee supports the development as well as a $5 million loan to help fund it by Joshua Molina, Noozhawk South County EditorMay 21, 2024 | 9:02 pm That was smooth like honey. While some housing projects in Santa Barbara are controversial, the proposal before the Finance Committee on Tuesday was not. The committee enthusiastically supported […]