Santa Barbara City Council Meeting highlights multiple strategies to address housing crisis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Alex Entrekin is an attorney for a non-profit law firm that helps tenants.   He says the work can be…
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Housing Trust Fund Ventura County announces $12 million in loans for 492 new affordable housing units in Ventura County
The Housing Trust Fund Ventura County announced the approval of $12 million in loans for 492 new affordable housing units in Ventura…
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Survey deadline for accessory dwelling units extended to March 24
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) announced Thursday it extended the survey deadline for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for construction of new Grover Beach affordable housing community
Cleaver & Clark Commons is having its official groundbreaking ceremony today to solidify the construction of a new affordable housing community…
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Governor’s Office highlights new laws taking effect in 2024
As we ring in a new year, multiple bills signed into law last year are set to take effect and the Governor’s Office highlighted key legislative…
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The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County receives grant funding for 3D printed affordable home
The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County (HTF) is receiving a $575,000 grant for a 3D printed affordable…
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Housing Trust Fund Ventura County approves $1,500,000 loan for farm workers families
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County and College Community Courts have teamed up to provide 57 affordable units for farm workers and their families…
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SBAOR and Habitat Santa Barbara celebrate partnership with $46,000 check
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors celebrates a one-year partnership with a $46,000…
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For 5th consecutive year Santa Barbara ranked 4th worst city for first-time buyers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — For a 5th consecutive year the city of Santa Barbara was ranked the 4th worst city for first-time buyers. The…
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Local ministry helping clients process applications for new housing site in Santa Barbara
Local ministry helping clients process applications for new housing site in Santa…
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Santa Maria’s People’s Self-Help Housing receives $4,004,000 state grant
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that the state awarded $16 million in grants to increase homeownership among farmworkers in…
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Vera Cruz Village seeks community help in furnishing hope
Construction of Vera Cruz Village, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) newest affordable housing project for special needs and…
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Santa Barbara County School Districts and Unions call for affordable housing in letter to Board of Supervisors
Santa Barbara County School Districts and Unions have sent a letter to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors ahead of the Housing Element…
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New rules for residential and commercial developers ensures affordable housing in SLO
The city of San Luis Obispo’s new rules for residential and commercial buildings ensures affordable housing in the area.…
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Affordable housing for farmworkers in Guadalupe, now accepting applications
Applications are now available for Guadalupe Court, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s (PSHH) newest affordable housing for farmworkers in…
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Poll shows housing costs may drive middle class workers away from Central Coast
A new survey by the Hourglass Project finds that Central Coast residents are anxious about money, with many saying they may even move…
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Goleta City Council approves new affordable housing policy
The Goleta City Council approved a new housing policy Tuesday that requires developers to build affordable housing.…
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Micro-homes coming soon to Atascadero to increase affordable housing
New affordable housing is on its way to Atascadero after City Council members approved Grand Oaks Paseo on…
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