Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara celebrates grand opening of Bella Vista affordable housing development

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — October 27, 2026 — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) celebrated the grand opening of Bella Vista, its new affordable housing development at 200 North La Cumbre Road, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. The 48-unit development provides affordable rental housing for families with low and very low incomes, offering a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. All units are subsidized through Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers, allowing residents to pay 30% of their income toward rent. HACSB purchased the 1.34-acre property at the corner of North La Cumbre Road and Via Lucero in 2019 with the goal of creating additional affordable housing opportunities for local families. Bella Vista represents a significant investment in the community and includes community rooms, on-site laundry facilities and spacious outdoor courtyard areas for residents. The development also features 68 parking spaces, all-electric building systems and ph