Advocacy
The lack of affordable housing threatens our workforce, economy, and quality of life. At CHC, we advocate to protect existing housing and create new opportunities for the future.
How You Can Participate
Policy Advocacy Letters
Date
Jurisdiction
Agenda Topic
Link
February 28, 2026
City of Santa Barbara
Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study
November 17, 2025
City of Goleta
Title 16 & 17 Amendments to Implement State Planning Law
September 9, 2025
City of Santa Barbara
Prohousing Designation Program Application
February 3, 2025
City of Santa Barbara
Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS) Ordinance
April 22, 2024
Santa Barbara County
Housing Element Update to Select Rezone Sites
Project Advocacy Letters
Date
Jurisdiction
Agenda Topic
Link
November 5, 2025
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County LCP Amendment — Housing Element Update/Rezones
February 28, 2023
Santa Barbara County
Solomon Hills General Plan Amendment Initiation
February 21, 2023
Santa Barbara County
Bailard Workforce and Affordable Housing Initiation
July 8, 2022
City of Santa Barbara
121 East Mason Street — Compatibility Findings Review
June 25, 2020
City of Santa Barbara
121 East Mason Street — Conceptual Project Review
Be the Change. Take Action with CHC.
We’re not just talking about housing solutions-we’re helping shape them. From Housing Element implementation to adaptive reuse and workforce housing incentives,
CHC is at the forefront of the conversation.
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Reach out to us at craig@coastalhousing.org.
Your voice matters!
