Santa Barbara County Affordable Housing Availability

As of October, 2025, there are 86 Affordable Housing units currently available in Santa Barbara County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Santa Barbara County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 4346 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara Serves the Lompoc, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 4346 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara. Th...

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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 2883 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Serves the Santa Barbara, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 2883 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. Thes...

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Fair Market Rent

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Santa Barbara County, CA Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$2,330

1 Bedroom

$2,651

2 Bedrooms

$2,994

3 Bedrooms

$3,996

4 Bedrooms

$4,528

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Santa Barbara County for 2025.

Santa Barbara County, CA Income Limit:

1 Person

$62,350

2 Persons

$71,250

3 Persons

$80,150

4 Persons

$89,050

5 Persons

$96,200