Section 8 housing in Santa Barbara, CA
HUD's records list 3 assisted properties in Santa Barbara, holding 227 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Santa Barbara
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Caridad Senior Homes Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 4202 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | (805) 683-4375 | 94 | Seniors |
| Pilgrim Terrace Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 649 Pilgrim Terrace Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | (805) 682-3618 | 83 | Seniors |
| Presidio Park Apts Project-based Section 8 | 420 and 424 E. de la Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | (805) 966-2963 | 50 | Families and individuals |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Santa Barbara
These housing authority offices are in Santa Barbara.
- Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
All 96 housing authorities in California