Immigration crackdown could force hundreds of Santa Barbara County families from subsidized housing
More than 1,300 people including nearly 600 children across the county are at risk of housing loss if a nationwide ban on undocumented immigrants in federally subsidized housing takes effect. by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 16, 2026 Hundreds of Santa Barbara County families will face a stark choice if a […]
Housing Authority of City of Santa Barbara Asks If You’ll Help ‘Adopt a Home’
Campaign Aims to Raise $50,000 to Help Furnish and Equip 31 Studio Units Earmarked for Formerly Homeless and Chronically Homeless People By Christina McDermottTue Mar 03, 2026 | 3:11pm The studio units at 3055 De la Vina Street will provide a home for chronically homeless and formerly homeless folks. | Credit: Housing Authority of the City […]
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is Housing Authority Partner of Year
WaveComm February 16, 2026 | 5:25 pm The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) has recognized the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County as its Partner Organization of the Year, honoring the Foodbank’s extraordinary impact on the lives of low-income individuals and families throughout Santa Barbara County. The annual award is selected by Housing […]
City of Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Project
Jacaranda Court Will Replace Carrillo-Castillo Commuter Lot with 63 Affordable Units for Middle-Income Residents By Nick WelshTue Dec 16, 2025 | 2:23pm Officials broke ground on Jacaranda Court at the site of the former Carrillo-Castillo Commuter Lot on Monday, December 15. | Credit: Ingrid Bostrom Rob Fredericks is to be forgiven for walking around the Carrillo-Castillo […]
Why Public Housing Authorities in California Are Tax-Exempt and Why That’s Good for the Community
Safe, Decent Homes for Everybody Strengthens Our Communities By Rob Fredericks, Executive Director/CEO, Housing Authority of the City of Santa BarbaraSun Nov 09, 2025 | 4:16pm The city’s Housing Authority builds, maintains, and tenants safe, decent homes for all. Here, a group of seniors with Rob Fredericks (left) at a recent Senior Fair, which created a […]
Construction Begins to Turn Former Hotel into Permanent Housing for Homeless
The vacant former Quality Inn on De La Vina Street will be turned into permanent supportive housing for 32 residents by Rebecca Caraway, Noozhawk Staff WriterNovember 8, 2025 | 8:52 pm What once served as a place for temporary stays will soon be a permanent home for formerly homeless people and those at risk of becoming […]
More Affordable Housing On Track for Santa Barbara’s Westside
City’s Housing Authority Plans to Replace and Add Affordable Units to Monteria Village By Christina McDermottWed Sep 24, 2025 | 1:43pm The current Monteria Village | Credit: Courtesy Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of […]
Housing Authority Makes Sure Kids Are Equipped With Tools for School
August 26, 2025 | 2:25 pm The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), in partnership with its nonprofit affiliate 2nd Story Associates, hosted the 13th Annual Tools for School event recently, distributing some 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to about 200 families. Tools for School is a free event for Housing […]
17 Teens Graduate from Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara’s “Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura” (Preparation, Well-being and Culture) Program With a Focus on Career and College Prep
By Housing Authority of the City of Santa BarbaraTue Aug 12, 2025 | 10:25am Santa Barbara, CA — August 11, 2025 — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), in coordination with 2nd Story Associates, has completed its “Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura” (Preparation, Well-being and Culture) free four-week summer initiative focused on “life preparation” with 17 teens graduating […]