Workforce Housing | Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara

Photo of resident The Housing Authority is committed to providing affordable housing to make it possible for more people to live where they work, in downtown Santa Barbara. This approach benefits people who can keep transporation and other costs to a minimum, and have more time to spend with family, education, or career development. And benefits us all by minimizing the impact of commuting on our environment and quality of life in Santa Barbara.

Casa de Las Fuentes is a unique approach to serving those who work downtown within walking distance of their jobs, but In many ways, the Housing Authority serves our workforce throughout all of its properties. The majority of our non-senior residents are working families - participating and contributing to our workforce, our economy and our community.

Casa de Las Fuentes:
Santa Barbara's Award Winning Downtown Worker Rental Units

Casa de Las Fuentes studio and one-bedrooms are not only beautiful to look at, but were designed to keep Santa Barbara beautiful… and working.

One of the Housing Authority’s newest affordable housing complexes is Casa de Las Fuentes, located at 922 Castillo Street. These beautiful new units are available exclusively to downtown employees, and the highest preference is given to those applicants without cars.

Casa de Las Fuentes
922 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara

One of the Housing Authority’s newest affordable housing complexes is Casa de Las Fuentes

Located at 922 Castillo Street
Beautiful new units available exclusively to downtown employees
Studios and one-bedroom units
Below market fixed monthly rents range from $481 to $851
Maximum 2 persons per unit
Income Limits: 1 person household – maximum $36,250/yr, 2 person household – maximum $62,160/yr
Highest preference is given to those applicants without cars

Casa de Las Fuentes applicants must work within a definied area of downtown Santa Barbara. For more information and an area map, please see Workforce Housing

Application and eligibility information

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Casa Tower

Brilliant clay tiles accent the entry tower at Casa de Las Fuentes, a modern application of historic design and a focused solution to the crisis of affordable housing for our downtown workers.

Casa de Las Fuentes RENTAL APPLICATION FORM

Worker Housing area map
Do not apply if you or anyone in your household has employment outside of this area.