Home investment partnerships program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded the County of Santa Barbara Housing and Community Development Division $1,073,695.36 on March 23, 2026, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), a formula grant for affordable housing activities.

The County of Santa Barbara, operating as Rooted Santa Barbara, will use HOME funds to finance a wide variety of affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, assistance to homebuyers, acquisition, rehabilitation or construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. HOME-assisted housing must meet income targeting and affordability requirements and remain affordable to low-income households for 5, 10, 15, or 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contributed.

The award obligates $1,073,695.36 with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2034. Work is performed in Santa Barbara, California. As a participating jurisdiction, the County may undertake HOME projects directly or provide HOME funds to developers, owners of affordable housing, or other partners to deliver affordable housing activities.