Santa Barbara Rent Stabilization Ordinance Moves Forward to 2027 Launch
What happened
The City of Santa Barbara is moving forward with its rent stabilization ordinance, which is on track to launch on January 1, 2027. The council successfully advanced the ordinance through final deliberations following a period of tense votes and disagreements over affordable housing exemptions. Barbara Andersen, who serves as senior assistant to the city administrator, confirmed the city was in its final phase of the policy rollout.
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Why it matters
The ordinance follows a lengthy process that began with a work plan in December 2025 and involved extensive public hearings. The council needed buy-in to officially start the program, which includes a required approval of $500,000 from the city’s Measure I Flexible Housing fund.
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Who's involved
- city councilLegislative body overseeing the passage of the rent stabilization ordinance.
- Barbara AndersenSenior assistant to the city administrator overseeing the policy rollout.
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