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Breaking: Santa Barbara Votes 4-3 for 60% of CPI Rent Cap With 3% Maximum

Breaking: Santa Barbara Votes 4-3 for 60% of CPI Rent Cap With 3% Maximum

Breaking: Santa Barbara Votes 4-3 for 60% of CPI Rent Cap With 3% MaximumPaul Knight
Published on: 13/04/2026

Santa Barbara City Council voted 4-3 for 60% of CPI rent increases capped at 3% maximum. Rents frozen at December 2025 levels until rental task force implements new system in 2027.