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Officials at the Jacaranda Court Groundbreaking Ceremony Dec 12, 2025.
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Jacaranda Court Breaks Ground

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The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) has broken ground on Jacaranda Court, a transformative housing development located at 400 W. Carrillo Street. This milestone marks the start of construction on a 63-unit affordable rental community designed to meet the growing demand for workforce housing in the heart of downtown. The three- to four-story building is designed to support walkable, downtown-oriented living.

The City has donated the Carrillo Street property and provided a loan from the Local Housing Trust Fund to support the project. The development transforms an underutilized, City-owned commuter parking lot into a vibrant residential community serving moderate- and middle-income families. It responds to long-standing neighborhood calls for increased housing density in the downtown core. HACSB is leading the planning, financing, and construction of the development using agency reserves, bonds, and multiple loans.

By leveraging public land and resources, the City and HACSB are advancing an innovative housing model that balances affordability, location, and quality of life, with a 90-year affordability covenant ensuring rents remain accessible for generations.

Project Details:

  • Total Units: 63 apartments
    • 21 studios
    • 37 one-bedroom units
    • 5 two-bedroom units
  • Affordability Mix:
    • 7 units reserved for low-income households with Section 8 project-based vouchers
    • Remaining units for moderate-income residents under income and rent restrictions

For more information, visit Local Housing Trust Fund.