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Maria Schroeder
Housing Programs Specialist
(805) 564-5461 x4473
MSchroeder@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Myndi Hegeman
Housing Programs Specialist
(805) 564-5461 x4578
MHegeman@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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Housing Resales and Rentals

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Affordable Unit Available for Sale

Income Restricted - 3570 Modoc Rd - NEW!

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS & PREQUAL LETTER UNTIL 5 p.m. 9/7/2026
Submit to HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Location: 3570 Modoc Rd. 
1 Bedroom  / 1 Bath Loft
Front Patio with Gate / Attached 1 Car Garage
Bathroom recently remodeled / newish Range with Hood
Maximum Resale Restrictive Sales Price: $311,300
Current Monthly HOA dues: $440
buyer ranking selected via lottery

The City application rules are listed below to assist you in self-determining if your household may qualify for the affordable unit. 

Please note that additional rules do apply (see Eligibility Requirements) and all City rules are subject to change at any time without prior notice to maintain the integrity of the Affordable Housing Program.

  1. Must currently live or work within the South Coast area of Santa Barbara County (from Gaviota to the Ventura County line)
  2. Property is for owner occupancy only
  3. Household costs (mortgage, property taxes, HOA, insurance) cannot be more than 40% of gross household income
  4. Total consumer debt and household debt cannot exceed 50% of gross household income
  5. Minimum credit score is 620
  6. Minimum down payment is 5% or $15,565
  7. Maximum down payment 40% or $124,520
  8. All household members 18+ must be on loan and documents - exceptions for student children
  9. No form of ownership or ownership interest in residential real estate at the time of application or during ownership of the affordable unit
  10. If buyer has owned real estate in the last 2 years, then net proceeds cannot exceed $165,650
  11. Buyer/s must be able to qualify for a loan with an Institutional Lender
  12. Maximum household size for this unit is 3 persons
  13. Household Gross Annual Income cannot exceed income listed in below
    • One person Household – maximum household income $99,624
    • Two person Household – maximum household income $113,856
    • Three  person Household – maximum household income $128,088 

If interested, complete the application and submit with your prequal letter to HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Note: If you are a homeowner selling your affordable City unit, please email HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov letting us know your intent to sell and your timeframe.