housing

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge announced $115 million in federal disaster relief funds for California, and addressed the state’s critical housing concerns. She visited Santa Barbara last week.

Hundreds of Isla Vista residents received notices terminating their leases so the apartment buildings can be renovated under new ownership.

Santa Barbara County has released a draft of their housing element plan amid a severe housing crisis there, and they’re asking for local input.

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.