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City report: Santa Barbara has permitted 863 of 8,001 RHNA units; deep‑affordable production lags
Summary
Staff presented the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report showing that Santa Barbara has permitted 863 of its 8,001 sixth‑cycle RHNA allocation (about 11%), with very low‑income production at roughly 2% of the target. Council and public speakers urged focus on moving pipeline projects to construction and on funding tools for deeply affordable housing.
City planning staff presented the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element APR at the March 17 meeting, documenting implementation efforts and housing production for calendar year 2025.
Long‑range planner Jillian Ferguson said the city’s sixth‑cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) is 8,001 units (2023–2031). As of 2025 the city had permitted 863 units, roughly 11% of that allocation. Ferguson noted that above‑moderate housing accounts for most permits (663 units), while very low income, low income and moderate production lag: "Very low…
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