Tag: Housing

Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) — Speak Out (April 21) to protect families’ Housing

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Time is running out. The deadline to weigh in on a major federal housing proposal is tomorrow – and what happens next could determine whether thousands of families can stay in their homes. The Trump administration’s attacks on immigrant families are spreading to impact affordable housing for children and others living in mixed-status homes.

Right now, federal policy allows families with mixed immigration status to stay together and receive housing assistance for members of the family who are eligible. The new proposed policy would end that.

If finalized, it would shift to an “all-or-nothing” rule: If even one person in a household isn’t eligible, the entire family could lose housing assistance.

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Register now, limited seats remaining for CLU ‘California’s Housing Crisis: Roots of the Problem and What Lies Ahead’ conference

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THOUSAND OAKS — Homelessness in California has reached record levels as housing continues to become even more exorbitant: Nearly one-third of renters spend over 50% of their income on rent and utilities. The Feb. 19 conference, “California’s Housing Crisis: Roots of the Problem and What Lies Ahead,” will highlight the economic and social dimensions of the state’s housing challenges. California Lutheran University School of Management’s Center for Economics of Social Issues (CESI) will host the conference from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Lundring Events Center on the Cal Lutheran campus.

“The truth behind CESI’s research numbers is that working families are struggling for stability, dignity and the fundamental right to a decent life,” said Jamshid Damooei, Ph.D., CESI executive director.”

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First District Supervisor Das Williams — Board of Supervisors Adopts Housing Plan

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Last week, the Board of Supervisors took a unanimous 5-0 vote to adopt re-zones as the last step to having our Housing Element Update certified by the State. I believe this plan strikes a balance between the State mandates, the County’s legal responsibilities, and the need to have more housing, to reduce traffic commute trips, and to protect our environment.

The final re-zone site list includes District 1 sites in Cuyama, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and the Eastern Goleta Valley (in addition to pending projects in Montecito and Toro Canyon).

By re-zoning certain “Builder’s Remedy” sites in the Carpinteria Valley and Eastern Goleta Valley (projects that would have moved forward regardless without our ability to the deny them), we secured traffic mitigations, and a higher percentage of affordable housing.

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DignityMoves Announces ‘Adopt-A-Room’ Program for Hope Village Interim Supportive Housing in Santa Maria

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SANTA MARIA — In preparation for its predicted late January/early February 2024 opening, Hope Village, a DignityMoves interim housing site in Santa Barbara County, has announced its Adopt-A-Room program. Volunteer community members will now have the chance  to sponsor one of 94 rooms by providing toiletries, comfort items and welcome gifts for future residents.

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Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura Receives Award of Merit from National Housing Organization

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VENTURA — The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) recently honored the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) with the 2019 Award of Merit in the Resident and Client Services category for the Housing Plus…

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