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Coverage dated October 7, 2026 to October 8, 2026

Santa Barbara Council Votes to Ban Short-Term Rentals in Most Neighborhoods

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Santa Barbara is taking a stand against Airbnb, Vrbo and residential vacation rentals. The Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a short-term vacation rental ordinance that prohibits the rentals in all inland residential zones and high-fire-risk areas, and heavily restricts them…

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  1. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Santa Barbara City Council Supports New Rules for Short-Term Rentals (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    City Council unanimously approved the ordinances regulating STRs; the Coastal Commission will weigh in on the coastal portion.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara City Council approves new short-term rental rules after years of debate (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously approved new regulations for short-term rentals Tuesday, setting new limits on where vacation rentals can operate and how they are managed.

  3. Nooz Hawk

    Santa Barbara Council Votes to Ban Short-Term Rentals in Most Neighborhoods (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Santa Barbara is taking a stand against Airbnb, Vrbo and residential vacation rentals. The Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a short-term vacation rental ordinance that prohibits the rentals in all inland residential zones and high-fire-risk areas, and heavily restricts them…