We do not have a shortage of housing, we have a lack of open doors. During the Thomas Fire, our community came alive with compassion. Those fortunate to have extra space opened their doors to strangers in need. Now we have an even bigger challenge which reinforces the importance of housing stability and neighborhood resiliency - the goals of a new organization, Future Housing Communities. We invite you to join this community collaboration by clicking the 'Get Involved' tab.

Matt Lowe - President, Future Housing Communities

Become a Section 8 Landlord

Become a Section 8 Landlord

In recent months it has been very difficult for local folks with housing vouchers to find a landlord in the South County to take it. Our extremely low vacancy rate and skyrocketing rents have made it harder for our housing

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Join Future Housing Communities

The Purpose of NeighborMatch.org is to match needs and resources. This project is part of a larger, long term effort to transform the community’s approach to housing that prioritizes supportive relationships and neighborhood resiliency as well as increasing the number

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Successful House Sharing Match

Several years ago, i had to move from the apartment where I had lived for many years due to habitability issues. I was sad to leave a place and landlord I had liked. It was extremely disheartening not to be able to find an affordable place to live. Meeting Susanne changed my life. She welcomed me to her home. Later in the year she also found space for guests who had been displaced by our local disaster."

Madelyn - Long term resident of Santa Barbara

"I met Madelyn at a community event and learned that she had been living with friends while she looked for a new place. I had moved back to my family's home after the death of a parent but had not considered the possibility of sharing it with anyone. Initially we made a few adjustments to accommodate some already scheduled family visits. For us, sharing has been a true 'win-win'."

Susanne - Santa Barbara home owner
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Request Housing

If you have looked for an affordable home and/or a supportive community with no luck, describe your housing needs here. Tell us whether it is for just yourself or family and friends, what services and financial resources you could contribute,

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I Have Vacant Unit

During Covid-19 outbreak: Perhaps you had a tenant that has left Santa Barbara because of the pandemic and you are concerned about loss of income. Please consider becoming a section 8 landlord. There are many advantages such as a $500

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Get Involved

There are many negative effects of our affordable housing shortage such as significant declines in the 25 to 44 age group and our Latina/Latino population, but with your help we can reverse those trends. Complete our Interest List form below

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