The City of Santa Barbara is seeking nonprofit organizations to operate an emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness at 816 Cacique Street. The shelter will run from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Organizations interested in this opportunity must submit their qualifications electronically by 5:00 p.m. PDT on November 4, 2025. Submissions should be sent to Barbara Andersen, Senior Assistant to the City Administrator. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The city plans to release a separate request for long-term shelter providers in early spring 2026…