Available now
Studio
Based on income · subsidized (≈30% AMI)
Newly renovated · Under new management
Affordable living a short walk from the beach.
Income-qualified studios, lofts, and one-bedroom apartments in Goleta — a quarter-mile from Ellwood Beach, minutes from UC Santa Barbara.
Rent based on your income · subsidized homes available now
¼ mile to the beachWalk to Ellwood Beach along the bluff trail
Minutes from UCSB & jobsClose to campus, shopping, and the 101
Move-in ready homesFreshly renovated studios & lofts available now
How to apply — in four simple steps
We keep it straightforward. Call us any step of the way and a real person will help you.
- 1
Tour a home
Book a visit online or just call. Walk-ins welcome during office hours.
- 2
Check eligibility
The homes open right now are for extremely-low-income households — up to about $38,300 a year for 1 person, $43,750 for 2, or $49,200 for 3.
- 3
Apply
Fill out a simple application and bring [required documents — TBD].
- 4
Move in
Sign your lease, get your keys, and settle into life by the beach.
Apartments available
68 homes total — a mix of studios, two-story lofts, and one-bedrooms.
✨ The homes available right now are subsidized. You pay about 30% of your household income — a Project-Based Voucher covers the rest, and you don’t need a voucher of your own to apply.
Two-story
Studio Loft
[rent — TBD]
More space
One-Bedroom
[rent — TBD]
Unit mix: 20 studios · 24 lofts · 24 one-bedrooms.
Do you qualify?
Sandpiper offers income-restricted homes — rent is set below market for households within certain income limits. The apartments open right now are subsidized (Project-Based Voucher) homes for extremely-low-income households — rent is about 30% of your income, and the subsidy is attached to the apartment, so you don’t need your own voucher to apply.
| Apartment | Monthly rent | Max household income |
|---|---|---|
| Available now — subsidized (30% AMI) | ≈30% of your income | $38,300 (1) · $43,750 (2) · $49,200 (3) |
| Studio (60% AMI tax-credit) | $1,854 | $74,160 (1) · $84,720 (2) |
| Loft / One-Bedroom (60% AMI tax-credit) | [rent — TBD] | $84,720 (2) · $95,340 (3) |
Income limits are the most your household can earn per year; the number in parentheses is household size (1, 2, or 3 people). Not sure if you qualify? Call us — we’ll check for you in a few minutes.
Good to know
- Studios fit up to 2 people
- One-bedrooms fit up to 3 people
- Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers welcome
- [Utilities included? — TBD]
- [Pet policy — TBD]
- [Deposit — TBD]
What’s included
[Confirm amenity list with HASBARCO — placeholders shown]
Full kitchen
Heating & A/C
On-site parking
On-site laundry
Loft layouts
On-site management
Beach bluff trail
Resident support services
Take a look inside
Recently renovated and professionally staged homes.
Where you’ll live
Sandpiper sits in a quiet pocket of Goleta, steps from the Ellwood bluffs and a short walk down to the beach. You’re close to UC Santa Barbara, grocery stores, parks, and Highway 101.
Address: [355 or 375] Ellwood Beach Dr., Goleta, CA 93117
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
Who can live at Sandpiper?
Households earning within the income limits for each apartment. Studios fit up to 2 people; one-bedrooms up to 3. The apartments open right now are for extremely-low-income households — up to about $38,300/year for 1 person, $43,750 for 2, or $49,200 for 3.
How much is rent?
The homes available right now are subsidized: you pay about 30% of your household income and a Project-Based Voucher covers the rest — no voucher of your own needed. To qualify, a household can earn up to about $38,300 (1 person), $43,750 (2), or $49,200 (3) per year. (Some non-subsidized tax-credit studios rent at $1,854/month for households earning up to $74,160–$84,720.)
Do you accept Section 8 vouchers?
Yes — Housing Choice Vouchers are welcome and can lower your share of the rent. Call us to learn how it works.
What do I need to apply?
[List of required documents — TBD] Call us and we’ll walk you through exactly what to bring.
Is it safe and well-managed?
Sandpiper is professionally managed by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, with on-site management and resident support services. The community has been newly renovated and is under new management.
Find your new home today
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll reach out to check if you qualify and book your tour. Prefer to talk now? Call (805) 968-0088.
[355/375] Ellwood Beach Dr., Goleta, CA 93117
Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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