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Santa Barbara County funneling millions to help renters affected by pandemic

(Santa Maria Times, 10/11/21)

Santa Barbara County has channeled more than $13.2 million to tenants and is preparing to expend another $16.6 million in rental assistance to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from the Community Services Department.

Eviction Moratorium Ends as More Tenants Get Walking Papers

(SB Independent, 10/1/2021)

United Way Taking Applications for New Rental Support Program

Small signals indicate California’s pandemic emergency is lightening up, perhaps none more consequential for Santa Barbara than the end of the state eviction moratorium on September 30. Millions in federal funds have flowed into Santa Barbara to support rent and utility payments, but evictions appear to be on the increase.

Santa Barbara County to Hold Special Meeting Thursday on Tenant Protections

(Santa Barbara Independent, 04/05/23)

Eviction of Hundreds of Tenants in Isla Vista Raises Call for ‘Just Eviction’ Ordinance

Isla Vista Leaders Advocate for Tenants Facing Mass Evictions

(Noozhawk, 04/01/23)

Amid mass rental eviction notices in Isla Vista, local community organizations are mobilizing to try to protect tenants.

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