COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Goleta Residents

Applications Open Today, March 2,2021

GOLETA, CA, March 2, 2021 - The City of Goleta is now providing rental assistance funds through the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara County, to qualified City of Goleta residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g. job loss, reduction in wages, etc.).

Upon application approval, applicants may receive up to $5,000 or up to 3 months of current and/or past-due rental expenses, whichever is less. Once approved, assistance payments to applicants will be paid directly to landlords.

ELIGIBILITY / DOCUMENTATION

• Must provide proof of residency in the City of Goleta
• Household income must be 80% or below the area median income (AMI)
• Must demonstrate loss of income related to COVID-19, with eligibility starting last year on March 13, 2020, and must provide:
  • Documentation of past 2 months of income for the entire household
  • Proof of lease or rental agreement

Additional documentation may be required during the review process. Please check the website for the application and a full list of program requirements.

If you need assistance or have questions, contact the Housing Authority via email or call 805-735-8351 or email.