Empowering Housing
Opportunities for the South Coast

Moderate and middle-income housing professional coalition

The goal of the Coastal Housing Coalition is to encourage an increase in the supply of housing that our local workforce can afford.

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How Sharp Is Your Pencil? The True Cost of Real Estate Development

May 6, 2026 | 12:05 - 12:50pm

Join us for an online practical workshop for Public Staff, Decision Makers and Community Partners breaking down the real economics of real estate development, no experience required. Whether you're a housing professional or just a curious community member, we'll demystify the numbers behind why projects get built (or don't).

Our Vision

Is to create a future for Santa Barbara’s South Coast filled with diverse, vibrant, and sustainable communities where moderate and middle-income households can afford to live in the same city where they work and children that grow up here can afford to flourish in and contribute to their community.

Our Mission

to unite a broad coalition of housing advocates in the private and public sectors to advance local policies that increase housing availability for moderate and middle-income households on the South Coast. We measure success by the impact of our annual policy goals and the number of homes produced as a result.

Housing Advocates for the Community

We seek solutions to our regional housing crisis.

Annual Housing Conference

At the Coastal Housing Coalition’s Annual Santa Barbara Housing Conference, we unite leaders, experts, and community members to tackle the region’s housing challenges. Each year, we foster meaningful dialogue, share insights, and collaborate on real solutions that shape Santa Barbara’s housing future. It’s more than a conference. It’s a catalyst for connection and change. Together, we work toward sustainable, inclusive solutions that benefit the entire region.

Voice for Housing

At the Coastal Housing Coalition, we support moderate- and middle-income professionals on the South Coast by standing with them on critical housing issues. We speak up at council meetings, submitting letters and sharing public comments at hearings to make sure their voices are heard. And we support our community by keeping people informed about housing developments and solutions that directly impact their lives.

Housing Advocacy

At the Coastal Housing Coalition, we champion housing policy advocacy on the South Coast to make sure progress never stalls. We realize how critical it is to keep solutions moving forward for our region’s middle-income professionals and workforce. By engaging directly with decision-makers and our community, we champion smart housing policies and we realize the impact these efforts have on the future of Santa Barbara.