City of Santa Barbara

The “Build Better Buildings” pilot program would allow developers to earn points that they can trade for incentives, like permission to build taller buildings.

After a month of public feedback, Santa Barbara city leaders are revising its proposed rent stabilization ordinance.

Santa Barbara’s rent stabilization draft ordinance is moving into its next phase after several months of debate.

The Santa Barbara City Council is moving forward with a proposed budget for the next fiscal year, but officials say difficult financial decisions lie ahead.

Santa Barbara city leaders are moving forward with a proposal that would create the city’s first rent stabilization program. The city council this week reviewed a draft ordinance and voted to release it for a 30-day public comment period.

Santa Barbara city leaders are moving forward with a proposal to revive a vacant shopping center in its downtown core. The plan would re-develop the Macy’s building into a local software company’s headquarters and the old Nordstrom space into housing.

California Democrats are demanding answers from an oil company that overstepped state law to restart offshore oil production near Santa Barbara.

In an effort to protect long-term housing, Santa Barbara is moving closer to cracking down on short-term rentals.

In the midst of a housing crisis and temporary rent freeze, Santa Barbara city council took a major step toward creating a rent stabilization program. But, key figures, including the city’s mayor pushed back hoping to bring the decision to voters.

Cappello & Noël LLP, representing the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association, says it intends to file a lawsuit next week aimed at halting the city's rent freeze ordinance.