How is the County working to address the housing needs of farmworkers?
Farmworkers and day laborers are an essential component of Santa Barbara County’s agriculture industry. Farmworker households tend to have difficulties securing safe and affordable housing, and this need is most prevalent in North County. To address the housing needs of farmworkers and their families, the County Housing Authority has partnered with incorporated cities and unincorporated communities to fund affordable housing projects such as the Los Adobes de Maria project in Santa Maria and the Creekside project in Los Alamos. These agencies will continue to seek opportunities to address the housing needs of farmworkers. In addition, the County continues to streamline permit paths for farmworker housing through its Process Improvement Team (PIT).
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