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Coverage dated September 23, 2026

Santa Barbara’s Rent Stabilization Talks Nearly Fall Apart Over Housing Exemptions

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The City of Santa Barbara’s rent stabilization ordinance nearly fell apart on Tuesday over whether to exempt affordable deed-restricted and Section 8 housing from the law. Councilwomen Wendy Santamaria and Meagan Harmon were at a standoff, with Harmon saying she wouldn’t support the ordinance withou…

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  1. Nooz Hawk

    Santa Barbara’s Rent Stabilization Talks Nearly Fall Apart Over Housing Exemptions (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    The City of Santa Barbara’s rent stabilization ordinance nearly fell apart on Tuesday over whether to exempt affordable deed-restricted and Section 8 housing from the law. Councilwomen Wendy Santamaria and Meagan Harmon were at a standoff, with Harmon saying she wouldn’t support the ordinance withou…

  2. Santa Barbara News-Press

    Battle over exemptions tangles rent stabilization ordinance at Santa Barbara City Council (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)

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    The rent stabilization ordinance will include two exemptions: deed-restricted units and Section 8 voucher housing. The decision was led by Councilmember Meagan Harmon.