Housing · Santa Barbara County
Tenant and eviction help in Santa Barbara
Use official resources for eviction notices, court cases, security deposits, and local landlord-tenant information.
Sources reviewed September 2026
A useful starting point
This page may help if…
- You received an eviction notice or court papers from your landlord.
- You need reliable information about a security-deposit dispute.
- You want to find local mediation or legal-aid resources for a rental problem.
Plain-language path
Where to start
Identify the document
Read the title and date on any notice or court paper. Court deadlines can be short.
Use the matching court guide
California Courts explains the eviction process for tenants and provides links to forms and next steps.
Contact a local resource
Ask Legal Aid about eligibility or contact the City’s Rental Housing Mediation Program for neutral information and mediation.
Deadlines, eligibility, services, and court procedures can change. Confirm current details with the linked organization or court.
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