Hollister Lofts - Affordable Housing

Hollister Lofts - Affordable Housing is a 35-unit permanent supportive housing community in Goleta, California, designed to provide safe, stable housing for individuals with special needs, including those experiencing chronic homelessness.

Developed in partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, the community combines high-quality affordable housing with comprehensive on-site supportive services, helping residents achieve long-term housing stability, improved health outcomes, and greater independence.

As the first permanent affordable housing built on county-owned property, the three-story development is thoughtfully integrated into the surrounding neighborhood and represents a significant investment in addressing homelessness through permanent supportive housing.

Location: 4580 S. Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93110

Client: Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO)

Architect: RRM Design Group

Completed: Estimated July 2027

Construction Cost: $17.3M

Units: 35 units.

  • 29 Studio units.

  • 5 One-bedroom units.

  • 1 two-bedroom manager unit.

Square footage: 22,000 sq ft.

  • 1,000 sq ft. of community space

  • 635 sq ft. of dedicated on-site office space and community facilities support case management, wellness programming, and resident services.

  • .77 acre vacant parcel

  • 18 parking spaces

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Building Type: 3-Story Type V-A

Wage Compliance: CA State and Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage, Section 3, MBE-WBE

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Funders: No Place Like Home Program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Population Served: Permanent Supportive Housing for:

  • Individuals experiencing chronic homelessness

  • People living with serious mental illness

  • Individuals with disabilities

  • Residents requiring long-term supportive services

  • Households with incomes between 15% and 60% of AMI, with nearly all affordable units supported by HUD Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers.

Resident Support Services:

  • On-site case management and housing stabilization services

  • Behavioral health and mental health resources

  • Connections to community-based support programs

  • Assistance accessing healthcare, employment resources, and essential services

  • Resident-focused programs that support independent living

Community Impact:

  • Permanent supportive housing model.

  • Provides stability for individuals experiencing homelessness.

  • Integrates housing with supportive services and resources.

  • Supports long-term independence and improved quality of life.

  • Creek-sensitive site design. Adjacent to an unnamed creek and designated riparian habitat, incorporating runoff-control measures to respond to the site's environmental conditions.

  • Radon Protection: Incorporated soil-gas control and testing requirements to support healthier indoor environments for residents.

Accessibility Improvements:

  • Elevator-served residential floors improve accessibility for residents with mobility needs.

  • Building and site improvements designed to accommodate approximately 10 feet of existing elevation change across the property.

  • Accessible Automated Entry Systems: Front and rear automatic sliding doors incorporate motion and safety sensors, accessible threshold assemblies, and energy-compliant insulated glazing to support safe, convenient building access.

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Cypress Family Apartments is a 70-unit affordable housing community located in Paradise, California.

Developed by Mercy Housing California and designed by Anders & Falltrick Architects, the project consists of eight two-story residential buildings and a dedicated community building, creating a welcoming neighborhood for local families. Construction began in 2024 and was completed in 2025, with Sunseri Construction serving as the general contractor. As part of the community's ongoing recovery from the 2018 Camp Fire, the development helps restore critical housing opportunities and supports Paradise's long-term rebuilding efforts following one of California's most devastating wildfire disasters.

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