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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is based in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA and administers 2,931 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CA076. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 0. Occupancy: 0%. ZIP codes served: 25.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (Electric) | $44 | $63 | $81 | $98 | $126 |
| Heating (Electric) | $5 | $9 | $12 | $15 | $19 |
| Natural Gas (Natural Gas) | $19 | $29 | $34 | $42 | $53 |
| Water | $21 | $31 | $43 | $55 | $61 |
| Sewer | $20 | $26 | $36 | $57 | $63 |
| Trash | $16 | $20 | $25 | $44 | $44 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Housing Officials Survey Local Rents To Reflect True Housing CostsSanta Barbara housing authorities are conducting a survey to gather current rental information from tenants and landlords.
- Santa Barbara Housing Authority Head Rob Fredericks RetiringThe Housing Authority of Santa Barbara's director, Rob Fredericks, is retiring after 10 years of service.
- Back-to-School Costs Put Pressure on Santa Barbara FamiliesOver 250 Housing Authority families received assistance with back-to-school supplies through an annual program.
- Housing Authority Graduates 14 Resident Teens from Summer ProgramThe Housing Authority graduated 14 teens from a summer program focused on college and career preparation.
- Hundreds of Santa Barbara County Residents at Severe Risk of Losing Their HomesHundreds of Santa Barbara residents face potential homelessness due to the federal government ending emergency housing vouchers.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93013 | $2,730 | $2,990 | $3,430 | $4,400 | $5,030 |
| 93067 | $2,730 | $2,990 | $3,430 | $4,460 | $5,030 |
| 93101 | $3,070 | $3,360 | $3,850 | $4,950 | $5,650 |
| 93103 | $2,890 | $3,160 | $3,620 | $4,650 | $5,310 |
| 93105 | $2,900 | $3,170 | $3,630 | $4,660 | $5,330 |
| 93106 | $2,680 | $2,930 | $3,360 | $4,320 | $4,930 |
| 93108 | $2,900 | $3,270 | $3,690 | $4,870 | $5,430 |
| 93109 | $3,480 | $3,810 | $4,360 | $5,600 | $6,400 |
| 93110 | $2,830 | $3,090 | $3,540 | $4,550 | $5,190 |
| 93111 | $3,370 | $3,680 | $4,220 | $5,420 | $6,190 |
| 93117 | $2,680 | $2,930 | $3,360 | $4,320 | $4,930 |
| 93252 | $1,710 | $1,950 | $2,190 | $2,920 | $3,320 |
| 93254 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93427 | $2,590 | $2,840 | $3,250 | $4,180 | $4,770 |
| 93429 | $2,750 | $3,020 | $3,450 | $4,430 | $5,060 |
| 93434 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93436 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93437 | $2,970 | $3,250 | $3,720 | $4,780 | $5,460 |
| 93440 | $2,380 | $2,610 | $2,980 | $3,840 | $4,380 |
| 93441 | $2,840 | $3,110 | $3,560 | $4,570 | $5,220 |
| 93454 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
| 93455 | $2,720 | $2,980 | $3,410 | $4,380 | $5,000 |
| 93458 | $2,310 | $2,520 | $2,890 | $3,710 | $4,240 |
| 93460 | $3,340 | $3,650 | $4,180 | $5,370 | $6,130 |
| 93463 | $2,220 | $2,480 | $2,820 | $3,670 | $4,190 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
808 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 965-1071
Official website: hacsb.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 2,931 Section 8 vouchers. It does not manage any public housing units. The authority serves a total of 0 households, with an occupancy rate of 0%. Its primary focus is on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, with 2,931 Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, administers 4,316 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the 29th position among 88 authorities with Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $2,430 to $4,440, with an average of $3,416. This is significantly higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 93109 at $4,440, while the lowest is in ZIP code 93252 at $2,430.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the County of Santa BarbaraLompoc, CA, 4,316 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.