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Senior Housing - Unsubsidized Waiting List

808 Laguna Street Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California 93101

(805)965-1071

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About The Service

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara waiting list for Senior Housing – Unsubsidized apartments is currently open.

The HACSB is accepting applications for this waiting list from the earliest confirmed date of May 3, 2022, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HACSB, "Eligible applicants must be at least 62 years old."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.

For more information, visit the HACSB website.

Supportive Measures

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (805) 965-1071.

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