Santa Barbara Emergency Home Repair Grant

City of Santa Barbara Housing & Community Development (CDBG)

Available Emergency Repair

About This Program

Provides emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers urgent repairs that cannot wait for the standard rehabilitation program timeline.

Grant covers 100% of eligible emergency repair costs up to maximum

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grant up to $10,000 for emergency repairs
  • Income at or below 50% AMI required
  • Must be owner-occupied in Santa Barbara
  • Covers immediate health and safety hazards
  • Does not require repayment

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(805) 564-5460

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing while funds available

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