General Functions

Although the Housing Authority Commission does at times act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the Commission is an autonomous State agency, appointed by the Mayor, with powers to condemn property, sell bonds and incur debt with respect to the provision of low income housing in the City of Santa Barbara.

Committee Functions

Membership

7 Members
All appointments are made by the Mayor and are subject to confirmation by a majority of City Council, per California Health and Safety Code Section 34270.

Qualifications

Members should have some interest and background in housing development, management or other comparable experience. 

• Two members may be non-City residents.
• Two members must be tenants who are receiving housing assistance from the Housing Authority. At least one must be 62 years of age or older.
• Five members represent the public at large.

Length of Term

The public at large members serve 4 year terms. The tenant members serve 2 year terms.

Meeting Schedule

The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Housing Authority Office, 706 Laguna Street.

Time Involved

Average of 10 - 20 hours per month

Financial Disclosure Requirement

Members must file a Statement of Economic Interests upon appointment, annually and when leaving the advisory group.

Compensation

$50 per meeting attended

Staff

Housing Authority, (805) 965-1071

Reference

California Codes, Health and Safe Code Section 34240 - 34250, and 34270 - 34286; City Resolution No. 06-092, Page 2, Guidelines for the City of Santa Barbara Advisory Groups, and City Resolution Nos. 95-106, and 6882.