Rent Stabilization Board
The City is conducting a special recruitment for the Rent Stabilization Board. Applications are due December 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Apply to the Board.
The board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council. At least four members must be tenants of rental housing in the City, including one tenant member who is 65 years of age or older. All members must be residents of the City but are not required to be qualified electors. Board members are subject to the requirements of the California Political Reform Act and the Santa Barbara Local Conflict of Interest Code. Board members shall serve for a term of four years or until their respective successors are appointed or qualified, except that three of the initially appointed members, including two of the designated tenant members, will be appointed for initial terms of two years. Membership on the Board will begin on January 1, 2027.
Special Recruitment Schedule
- Application Deadline: December 2, 2026, at 5pm
- Interviews: December 8, 2026
- Appointments: December 15, 2026
General Functions
The Rent Stabilization Board has the following powers and duties:
1. Hold regular meetings as established by resolution of the board, and hold special meetings as scheduled by the Program Administrator.
2. Conduct hearings, adopt regulations consistent with this Chapter for implementation and administration of petitions, and make recommendations to the Program Administrator or City Council regarding the rent stabilization program or this Chapter. The board, in consultation with the City Attorney, may establish procedures for the conduct of appeal hearings.
3. Select a chair and vice chair. The chair and vice chair shall be selected every two years and may serve successive terms. The chair and vice chair serve at the pleasure of the board.
4. Establish procedures for hearings on petitions.
5. Make such studies, surveys, and investigations, conduct such hearings, and obtain such information as is necessary to carry out its powers and duties.
6. Perform other duties as are designated by this Chapter or by resolution or motion of the City Council.
A one-year waiting period will be required for anyone currently serving on the Rental Housing Mediation Board who wishes to serve on the Rent Stabilization Board.