The Housing Authority purchased 3055 De La Vina in Santa Barbara in March of 2024. The site of a former motel, the Quality Inn, the 34-rooms are in the process of being converted into 32 studio apartments, with kitchenettes, and a one-bedroom manager’s unit. The apartment building will accept Section 8 vouchers. Those who qualify will pay no more than 30% of their income. The purchase and rehabilitation are made possibly through a loan from the City of Santa Barbara, funding through the Santa Barbara Foundation and the Housing Authority.

The Housing Authority held an online community meeting, inviting local neighbors and businesses, on Thursday, January 18, 2024, regarding the purchase and plans for affordable housing at the site of the property located at 3055 De La Vina Street in Santa Barbara.

Click here to view the recorded meeting. 

Click here for the PowerPoint presentation slides. 

Click here for Questions and Answers from the Zoom meeting. 

Click here to learn more about how our City is helping the unhoused through Dignity Moves.