Income Qualification & Eligibility


To be eligible for Gardens on Hope, an applicant must:

  • Be a current resident of Santa Barbara

  • Be over 62 years of age

  • Have an annual income no greater than $24,900 - $49,980 (Subject to change on an annual basis)


Each of the 89 studio units will benefit from a Project-Based Section 8 Contract administered by the Housing Authority of City of Santa Barbara and tenants will pay 30 percent of income towards rent. A service package is available to all residents for a fee of $425 per month, which includes all meals (three daily), transportation, activities, cable, and telephone charges (with exception to long distance).


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