Bella Vista affordable Housing Construction begins in Santa Barbara 

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.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is excited about the affordable housing project located on the 200 block of La Cumbre Road.

"Such a great need for affordable housing here in Santa Barbara … the needs just growing we’re living in the midst of a housing crisis and everything we can do makes a difference," said Fredericks.

"It’s basically subsidized housing we very proud of this because it’s in a terrific school district close to amenities close to transportation very good project," said executive director Dale Aazan of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara.

Directors of the housing authority hope this project will help low income families get out of poverty.

"We’re going to be working with families that have secure housing and all sorts of connections to resources," said superintendent Anne Hubbard of Hope School District.

"It’s a need that’s met. These are great projects and great neighbors," said mayor Randy Rowse of Santa Barbara.

According to the housing authority, there are currently over 7000 households on the housing authority’s waitlist.

The Bella Vista development is located at 200 N. La Cumbre Rd in Santa Barbara.

The 48-unit project will feature a two and three-story building, with 48 apartments constructed on top of a podium. 

Construction of the Bella vista development is expected to be complete by September 2026.