housing

A local non-profit in Santa Barbara County has enlisted a robotic arm to help build affordable housing in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County just announced plans for an interim housing community in Santa Maria. The project is called Hope Village and will provide 94 portable units for unhoused individuals from the local area.

In today's KCBX News Update: Santa Barbara is cleaning up their waterfront after storm damage, and Goleta will review its housing plan at a public hearing on Jan 17.

With recent changes in state law, the city of Santa Barbara is updating their zoning ordinances for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The city says the updates include requirements to ensure the ADUs are easier to build.

Last month California selected five state-owned properties to develop affordable housing projects, and one of the sites is in Atascadero. The state says this decision is a part of a program to address California’s housing shortage.

Santa Barbara County says UCSB has not kept its agreement for providing on-campus housing

Santa Maria is working with a local development company to construct a five story building with housing and retail space that the city hopes will help revitalize downtown.

UCSB housing has not kept up with the increase in student enrollment.

The City Council ad hoc Housing Crisis Committee is looking for solutions.

The high cost of housing is forcing residents to reconsider living in Santa Barbara County.