Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara

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Open: Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HASB) is accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications from May 1, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASB public notice on March 10, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Santa Barbara, California .

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Johnson Court and Vera Cruz Village Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HASB) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Johnson Court and Vera Cruz Village apartments from June 20, 2023 at 8:00 am PT, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASB public notice on June 22, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Santa Barbara, California .

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 06/23/2023.

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Open: Senior Housing - Unsubsidized Project-Based

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HASB) is accepting Senior Housing – Unsubsidized waiting list applications from May 1, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HACSB, "Eligible applicants must be at least 62 years old."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASB public notice on March 10, 2023.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Workforce Housing Project-Based

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HASB) is accepting Workforce Housing units waiting list applications from May 1, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASB public notice on March 10, 2023.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Supportive Housing Project-Based

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HASB) is accepting Supportive Housing waiting list applications from May 1, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASB public notice on March 10, 2023.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Downtown Workforce Housing Project-Based

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HASB) is accepting Workforce Housing units waiting list applications from May 1, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASB public notice on March 10, 2023.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: El Carrillo Project-Based

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HASB) is accepting El Carrillo waiting list applications from May 1, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HASB website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HASB public notice on March 10, 2023.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Santa Barbara, California Section 8 Voucher

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The HACSB last accepted applications for this waiting list from May 2, 2022, until June 17, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Families
  • Seniors
  • Disabled individuals

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACSB website.

Sources: This information was verified by HACSB on May 3, 2022, and updated on May 17, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Santa Barbara, California.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara

808 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA | Visit Website | (805) 965-1071

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara provides affordable housing for up to 2,733 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
  • Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Family Unification Program (FUP)

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, CA.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.

Office Hours

Open today from 7:30am to 4:00pm PT.

Closed on alternate Fridays

Day Hours
Monday 7:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am-5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm
Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed