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Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Rent-Stabilization Ordinance Clears Santa Barbara Council By One Vote

Headline from Nooz Hawk

Santa Barbara’s rental-stabilization ordinance passed by the skin of its teeth Tuesday night. As the debate once again centered on expectations for Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and Section 8 units, no one quite knew how the night would go.

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  1. Nooz Hawk

    Peter Rupert: Santa Barbara City Council Forgot to Connect the Dots with ‘Rent Stabilization’ (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Nooz Hawk's feed description

    The Santa Barbara City Council voted 4-3 last week to approve what it calls “rent stabilization.” Starting Jan. 1, rent increases on covered units will be capped at 60% of the Consumer Price Index or 3%, whichever is lower. The rent stabilization name is gentle.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara City Council on verge of approving Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Registry (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    SANTA BARBARA, Calif.(KEYT) The Santa Barbara City Council welcomed public comments before introducing an updated ordinance amending the municipal code to establish "Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs.

  3. Nooz Hawk

    Rent-Stabilization Ordinance Clears Santa Barbara Council By One Vote (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Nooz Hawk's feed description

    Santa Barbara’s rental-stabilization ordinance passed by the skin of its teeth Tuesday night. As the debate once again centered on expectations for Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and Section 8 units, no one quite knew how the night would go.

  4. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Santa Barbara City Council Adopts Rent Stabilization Ordinance in Milestone 4-3 Vote (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description

    The council’s four-vote majority came together to pass the ordinance following debate over affordable housing exemptions.

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