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Seniors "Only" Housing
(Applicants must be 62 years of age or older)
SHIFCO, El Patio, Cottage Gardens, Garden Court, and Villa La Cumbre are for seniors only. Please read more and choose the application(s) below.
SHIFCO
SHIFCO is a 107-unit senior apartment complex that receives Rent Supplement from the federal government via HUD
- Owned by the Housing Authority since 1976
- 2006 monthly rents range from $129 to $529
- Most houselods pay rent equalling 30% of their adjusted income
- In no case does any houseld pay less than the minimum rent or more that the maximum rent
- Income is reviewed every 5 years, rent is reviewed annually*
El Patio
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Cottage Gardens (tax credit)
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Garden Court on De La Vina
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Household Size |
Income Limit |
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18,120 |
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20,720 |
The Garden Court, a 97-unit, service enhanced, senior complex offers affordable rents to income eligible seniors 62 years and older. The Garden Court is designed to primarily house seniors who have difficulty with activities such as grocery shopping, preparing meals, driving, and keeping up with housework. The Garden Court is located on De La Vina Street between Figueroa and Anapamu convenient to shopping, public transportation and the senior center.
In addition to studio apartments, the complex offers residents 3 meals per day (Monday - Saturday), 2 meals Sunday, a full program of social activities, 24-hour staffing, and beautiful common areas and grounds.
Rent level maximum is $820.00 per month for housing, utilities, and services. Some residents may be eligible for additional rent subsidy through the Housing Authority's Section 8 program.
 In addition to suitability and need for the housing and services provided at the Garden Court, selection for occupancy is governed by the following preferences:
- Resident of unit currently operated by Housing Authority (HACSB)
- HACSB Section 8 recipient
- Referral from social service agency
- Displacement by governmental action or disaster
In addition to the above preferences, ranking shall include City of Santa Barbara residency and Veterans status
Villa La Cumbre
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*Households paying less that maximum rent receive rent supplement subsidy and must have household income reviewed annually.
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The Housing Authority has many housing opportunities for seniors. We have housing designed for seniors only, and seniors can also apply for any of our other Housing Programs such as public housing and Section 8 housing.