Housing Santa Barbara Day is a day advocating for more affordable housing opportunities for all Santa Barbara residents from all income groups. Housing affordability is vital for our homeless population, low-income residents, and all workers in all industries that support our community.

HOUSING SANTA BARBARA DAY 2023

Saturday, October 14, 2023 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM * De La Guerra Plaza, Santa Barbara

Housing Santa Barbar Day is a free public event for community members to connect with local non-profit agencies and service providers who are able to provide resources and guidance in the search for affordable housing.  Event attendees can also participate in workshops about housing-related topics, talk to local community agencies, and receive this year’s Affordable Housing Resource Guide. 

Join us for a day dedicated to advocating for affordable housing with

30+ Community Agencies and Service Providers, Informative Housing Workshops, Tenant & Landlord Resources, Down Payment Home Buying Assistance, Workforce Housing Information, Music and entertainment, Local Food Vendors, Activities for Kids and families, and more!

Hosted by 2nd Story Associates. 

Thank you to our sponsors – Santa Barbara Foundation, Santa Barbara Community Housing Corporation, Montecito Bank & Trust, CommUnify, Good Samaritan Shelter, Santa Barbara Band of Chumash Indians Foundation, American Riviera Bank, Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, and Noozhawk.

Mark Danforth Lomas

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