Housing Archives

Santa Barbara delays zoning vote on adaptive reuse housing projects downtown

September 9, 2025 5:32 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara City Council heard staff recommendations about adaptive reuse Tuesday. The issue involves a… Continue Reading

Who Will Become California’s Next Governor? Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa Sits Down with Your News Channel

September 9, 2025 5:56 pm Mina Wahab

Antonio Villaraigosa sits down with News Channel Reporter Mina Wahab to talk about what he hopes to accomplish if elected Governor.… Continue Reading

New Tenant Protections Coming to Goleta

September 8, 2025 5:14 pm Mina Wahab

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – City Council Member James Kyriaco is hopeful about the new changes the city is planning to implement to protect… Continue Reading

Free Data Tool Helps Community Track Housing Trends and Challenges in Santa Barbara County

September 8, 2025 1:52 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Transportation planner Mia Lewis showed your News Channel how to use Santa Barbara County's new, interactive… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Rental Inspection Lawsuit: Landlords Sue Santa Barbara County as Students Return

September 2, 2025 5:10 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — A group of Isla Vista landlords is suing Santa Barbara County over a new rental inspection program, claiming it forces… Continue Reading

New Transitional Housing for Foster Youth Moves Forward in Santa Barbara

September 2, 2025 11:17 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Lyons House is taking shape as Santa Barbara County’s first transitional housing program for youth aging out of foster… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Polo Residences host open house during polo match

August 30, 2025 9:26 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara Polo Residences held an open house on Saturday in Carpinteria. Some of homes have porches and balconies… Continue Reading

HASBARCO Presents Latest Affordable Housing Complex in Buellton

August 28, 2025 6:02 pm Jarrod Zinn

BUELLTON, Calif. – The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County, or HASBARCO, cut the ribbon this afternoon on its latest affordable housing complex… Continue Reading

Locals question details in Santa Barbara County’s senior mobile home park overlay

August 27, 2025 2:21 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Some local residents are pushing for stricter rent control for senior mobile home parks in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Gets Spruced Up Just In Time For New Community Members

August 25, 2025 8:09 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Isla Vista Community Services District Board President Spencer Brandt said visitors and students may notice Isla Vista looking… Continue Reading

Unhoused Residents React to New Rules at FARO Center in Santa Barbara

August 22, 2025 11:25 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - For many unhoused residents, accessing services at the Faro Center in Santa Barbara has become difficult. “I feel it’s… Continue Reading

Questions Grow Over Mega Housing Project Behind Old Mission Santa Barbara

August 19, 2025 11:10 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The historic Old Mission in Santa Barbara could someday have a towering new neighbor. Mission LLC is proposing an… Continue Reading

Loan approved for West Carrillo St. affordable housing development

August 19, 2025 10:03 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara City Council adopted the final reading of a $3.5 million loan agreement designated for affordable… Continue Reading

County housing inspections to continue in Isla Vista despite rental group’s opposition in court

August 14, 2025 5:17 pm Andrew Gillies

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – In response to a county ordinance requiring inspections of rental properties passed last year, the Isla Vista Rental Property… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Council denies Milpas Gardens appeal

August 12, 2025 5:26 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council took its staff's recommendation to consider and deny the appeal of the Architectural Board of… Continue Reading

Redevelopment of old Santa Maria Mervyn’s/Fallas building begins, project seen as catalyst for downtown revitalization

August 7, 2025 12:01 pm Dave Alley

A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning to mark the beginning of the redevelopment of a high-profile building in Santa Maria that is seen a… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Council Votes Pave Way for Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Negotiations

August 5, 2025 7:42 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council received an update on the Paseo Nuevo redevelopment project Tuesday. The proposal would add… Continue Reading

Short Term Rental Decisions Still in the Works in Santa Barbara

August 4, 2025 6:04 pm John Palminteri

Santa Barbara is considering a review of its short term rental policies. Issues about taxes and property usage are under… Continue Reading

County Ordinance Maintains Senior Living at Orcutt Mobile Home Park

July 23, 2025 11:53 am Jarrod Zinn

ORCUTT, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on ordinances last week maintaining that certain mobile home… Continue Reading

Six-story building with affordable apartments planned for downtown Santa Maria moves forward

July 22, 2025 7:32 pm Dave Alley

The proposed six-story Perlman Apartment building that is being planned for the busy corner of Broadway and Main Street in Santa Maria continues to… Continue Reading