Housing Archives

Construction Begins for Santa Barbara’s Newest Affordable Housing Development

December 16, 2025 3:47 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) celebrated the official groundbreaking of a new housing… Continue Reading

Housing Conference Shows Multiple Permit and Financial Deals are Needed to Build Forward

December 11, 2025 1:25 pm John Palminteri

Housing and planning experts meet to discuss options to meet growing needs on the South Coast. Regulations and financial challenges continue to be… Continue Reading

Work Continues to Turn Local Landmark into Boutique Hotel

December 9, 2025 5:47 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews have been working until dark to convert the First Christian Church of Santa Barbara into a 37 room boutique… Continue Reading

Grover Beach Residents Concerned About Overdevelopment

December 9, 2025 12:07 pm Jarrod Zinn

GROVER BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - The Grover Beach Planning Commission is reviewing pre-application for a new development, proposed for the city’s west… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Housing Project Still Alive Despite Frustrating City Hearing

December 3, 2025 11:59 am John Palminteri

The Paseo Nuevo housing plan is still alive after a frustrating City Council discussion Tuesday. … Continue Reading

New Housing Project on Milpas St. will Demolish Car Wash, Nightclub, & Parking Lot

December 2, 2025 5:17 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara’s Eastside is bustling with activity on Milpas Street, and that includes one of Santa Barbara’s last… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Housing Deal to be Discussed Without Nordstrom Proposal

November 24, 2025 6:16 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Paseo Nuevo is preparing for holidays and visitors can already enjoy its big Christmas tree and soon shoppers will… Continue Reading

Proposed Ballot Initiative Aims for an Affordable California By Overhauling Environmental Law

November 10, 2025 4:50 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Yawar Charlie is a realtor who is also an expert when it comes to historic buildings. He says addressing Santa… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Breaks Ground on Homeless Housing at De La Vina

November 6, 2025 11:45 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A long-empty motel on De La Vina Street in Santa Barbara is getting a new purpose. The former Quality Inn is being… Continue Reading

Historic Santa Barbara Mission Faces New Housing Showdown

October 30, 2025 11:41 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA — Two towering housing projects proposed mere steps from the iconic Old Mission Santa Barbara have sparked a fierce preservation… Continue Reading

After Years of Planning, Work to Revitalize Downtown Santa Maria is Finally Happening

October 23, 2025 11:52 am Dave Alley

The long-running effort to revitalize downtown Santa Maria is finally taking… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open Houses welcomes questions

October 15, 2025 4:16 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.(KEYT) Artist renderings went on display at the first Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Open House on Wednesday evening. The… Continue Reading

City Flooded With More Than 400 Letters Opposing Housing Plans Near Old Mission Santa Barbara

October 15, 2025 6:08 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Controversy is growing over two proposed housing projects near one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished landmarks — the… Continue Reading

Outreach Teams Hit Train Tracks to Save Lives After Rainstorm in Santa Barbara

October 14, 2025 4:31 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - It’s a cold, damp day in Santa Barbara. Outreach workers with Good Samaritan are walking along the train tracks —… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Housing Plan Divides Santa Barbara Planners and Residents

October 9, 2025 12:02 pm John Palminteri

A new housing and retail plan could bring more than 300 units into downtown Santa Barbara . It would change the makeup of the current Paseo Nuevo… Continue Reading

Sen. Monique Limón Leads Voices for Housing Justice in Ventura

October 9, 2025 12:14 pm Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — Senator Monique Limón took the spotlight today at a powerful gathering at Ventura City Hall, where families and civic… Continue Reading

College Students Try to Make Ends Meet in the Country’s Most Expensive Housing Area

October 6, 2025 12:00 pm John Palminteri

Housing in the Santa Barbara area including Isla Vista is said to be the most expensive for any college town in America. The average home sale price… Continue Reading

A special fund to protect a home in an earthquake is still available for a short time longer

October 1, 2025 9:19 am John Palminteri

Funds are available for homeowners to brace their homes for an earthquake. The total amount can be… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Council Denies Appeal of Hilton Expansion Project

September 23, 2025 7:54 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara City Council voted to deny an appeal, filed on behalf of UNITE HERE Local 11, of the Planning… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Students and Nearby Residents Find Big Bargains at Annual Move-In Sale

September 15, 2025 11:28 am John Palminteri

The Isla Vista two day move in sale will offer deep discounts. Students can find many items for under… Continue Reading