Rent stabilization and short-term rental ordinance costs
Santa Barbara
Summary
Speakers repeatedly demanded the budget clearly fund the rent stabilization program; estimates range from $500,000 to the consultant's $2 million. Staff plans to fund it from Measure I/flex funds and recoup costs through future registration fees, with details July 28.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Startup costs of roughly $500,000 to $2 million, expected to be repaid via program fees.
Tenants seeking stable, enforceable rental protections.
The General Fund absorbs new program costs and lost TOT revenue.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Housing Notebook: Rent stabilization, vacation rental ordinances to go into effect Jan 2027, and more housing news
Housing held the focus this week on Santa Barbara City Council, with a ban on short term vacation rentals and the rent stabilization ordinance both making progress. Continued support on banning STRs Short term ...
Special City Council Meeting — June 23, 2026
Speakers repeatedly demanded the budget clearly fund the rent stabilization program; estimates range from $500,000 to the consultant's $2 million. Staff plans to fund it from Measure I/flex funds and recoup costs through future registration fees, with details July 28.
Special City Council Meeting — April 9, 2026
Two pending ordinances carry unknown budget hits: the rent stabilization program will need new staff and won't fully pay for itself, and the short-term rental ordinance is projected to cut TOT revenue by about $2M a year. Council asked for placeholder estimates before adopting the budget.
Santa Barbara City Council Shapes Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Santa Barbara City Council Shapes Permanent Rent Stabilization Ordinance The Santa Barbara Independent
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