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

Paul 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.

First Step Toward Rent Control: City of Santa Barbara Approves Rent Freeze Ordinance

Paul Knight

Published on: 29/01/2026

Santa Barbara approved a rent freeze ordinance in January 2026. Learn who is covered, exemptions, base rent date, and what property owners should do now.