Housing Element
Of the seven state-mandated elements that comprise the Comprehensive Plan, the
Housing Element is the most regulated and reviewed, underscoring the State-wide
importance of providing adequate housing opportunities for residents of all
economic levels. State law requires that the County’s
Housing Element, be updated every five years to identify demographic and
employment trends that affect existing and future housing demand and supply,
and to develop policies to correct market failures and ensure that housing
is available for all economic segments of our community and to meet the state
of California’s housing goals.
The 2003-2008 Housing Element cycle recently ended, while the 2009-2014 Housing Element Update was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on November 2, 2010.
Housing Elements
Project Information
Contacts
Jeff Hunt, Director: jhunt@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
Erika Leachman, Senior Planner: eleachma@co.santa-barbara.ca.us