How to Start Solving Santa Barbara’s Housing Crisis
As City Council begins to narrow down a list of solutions, the debate over rent stabilization continues.
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Landlords Are Using AI to Raise Rents — and California Cities Are Leading the Pushback
California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”
Housing Crisis Takes Spotlight for Santa Barbara City Council
After a delayed hearing, the Housing Crisis Task Force will present its findings on December 3.
How a Trump Administration Could Affect California’s Housing Crisis
President-elect Donald Trump’s housing policy for his second term is vague at best. But based on available information, many California housing experts are not optimistic about what it could mean for the state’s crisis.
Mission: Implausible? Eight-Story Housing Project Proposed Behind Santa Barbara Mission
Mission: Implausible?Eight-Story Housing Project Proposed Behind Santa Barbara Mission Developers Look to Build Giant Residential Building Under California’s ‘Builder’s Remedy’ Law
Board of Supervisors Approve Emergency Moratorium to Save Senior Mobile Homes
The ordinance creates a Senior Mobile Home Overlay Zone to temporarily prevent redevelopment.
Goleta Seeks Granny Flat Concepts for Pre-Approval
The city is accepting plans for accessory dwelling units through November 18.
Marriott’s Home-Sharing Raises Questions over Rental Enforcement
While the city cracks down on short-term rentals, the hotel begins to list homes for long-term stays.
County Pulls Plug on Montecito Planning Commission’s Miramar Recommendations
Caruso’s expansion project now goes straight to Santa Barbara County Planning Commission.
Santa Barbara City to Streamline Building Permit Process
Council may vote on new design review by end of year.