Summary
New citywide rules for short-term rentals and homeshares were up for final adoption, affecting both inland and coastal zones. The rules could reshape how residents rent out their homes and how many units stay in the long-term housing market.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
This could mean fewer rental income options for homeowners and potentially higher hotel costs for visitors.
Neighbors affected by vacation rentals and the long-term housing market stand to gain from clearer rules.
Operators of short-term rentals may face new limits on how they use their properties.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Regular City Council Meeting-Afternoon Only — October 27, 2026
New citywide rules for short-term rentals and homeshares were up for final adoption, affecting both inland and coastal zones. The rules could reshape how residents rent out their homes and how many units stay in the long-term housing market.
Ordinance Committee Sends Revised Short-Term Rental Rules to Santa Barbara Council
Ordinance Committee Sends Revised Short-Term Rental Rules to Santa Barbara Council Noozhawk
Residents Raise Concerns with Santa Barbara’s Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Residents Raise Concerns with Santa Barbara’s Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance Noozhawk
Wealthy coastal Calif. neighborhood urges city to ban short-term rentals
Wealthy coastal Calif. neighborhood urges city to ban short-term rentals SFGATE
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