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Section 8 Applications Reopened for First Time in Four Years

The city's Housing Authority is providing new incentives to landlords.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) will provide new incentives to landlords willing to accept Section 8 residents. The incentives are being offered as the HACSB reopens Section 8 applications for the first time in four years. Applicants have complained that not enough landlords accept Section 8 vouchers, which assist low-income families, elderly people, and people with disabilities in finding affordable housing. HACSB will hold a luncheon on September 26 at the Grace Village Apartments to discuss the new program.