Multi-Unit Housing Projects and Construction
Multi-Unit Housing Projects in Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara is working to create more housing opportunities for our community. This page provides up-to-date information about multi-unit housing projects from initial applications to completed homes and highlights how the City is progressing toward its housing goals.
What You'll Find on This Page:
- A searchable list of housing projects, including those in the planning phase, under construction, or recently completed
- Details on the number of homes in each project and how many are designated as affordable
- Project status updates such as in review, approved, under construction, or completed
- An interactive map showing the locations and permitting details of projects since 2015
- Tools to track progress toward the City’s state-mandated housing targets (RHNA) (coming soon)
Understanding Project Status
Each project on this page is categorized by its current stage in the development process:
- Pending / In Review. The City has received a planning application, but no permits have been issued yet.
- Approved. The project has received its planning approvals but has not yet begun construction.
- Issued / Under Construction. Building permits have been issued, and the project is actively being built.
- Completed. Construction is finished, and the homes are ready for people to move in.
You can explore these stages visually on the interactive project table and map.
Explore Projects on the Map
The interactive map displays residential and mixed-use developments starting in 2015. You can click on each project to view:
- Its location and address
- The number of total and affordable units
- Current permit status and project timeline
This tool makes it easy to see what’s happening near you or throughout the city.
As of April 15, 2025 the following residential total units are pending, or have been approved or constructed under the Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) Program and other programs.
