Adopted · · Santa Barbara, CA
The City Council adopted the Residential Rent Stabilization and Rental Registry ordinance on a 4-3 vote on October 6, 2026. The city says the annual general adjustment will be 2.1% for January 1 – December 31, 2027, and landlords must give at least 30 days' notice. Santa Barbara isn't in our ledger yet.
“The annual general adjustment will be 2.1% effective January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027. Landlords are required to give at least 30 days’ notice of a rent increase.”
“Council adopted the Residential Rent Stabilization and Residential Rental Registry Programs Ordinance (Item 5) by a 4-3 vote”
News coverage: Santa Barbara Times: Council Adopts Rent Stabilization Ordinance on 4-3 Vote
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The City Council adopted a tenant protection ordinance pausing rent increases for most units built before 1995 (single-family homes, condos and some other rentals excepted). It took effect 30 days after adoption and runs through December 31, 2026.
Official source: City of Santa Barbara: Rent Stabilization ↗
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