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Goleta Today
By the People, for the People
Habitat Santa Barbara to Open ReStore in Downtown
New resale store will support local affordable housing efforts
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (Habitat Santa Barbara) has signed a lease agreement to open a new ReStore location in downtown Santa Barbara. The ReStore, a resale store run by Habitat affiliates, will collect community donations of gently used furniture, home decor, and building materials to sell to the public, with proceeds supporting Habitat Santa Barbara's local affordable housing initiatives.
Why it matters
The new ReStore location will provide a revenue stream to fund Habitat Santa Barbara's affordable housing efforts in the community, while also offering a convenient place for residents to donate and purchase discounted home goods. The previous ReStore location in Goleta closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, so this new downtown store will help restore this community resource.
The details
Habitat Santa Barbara previously operated a ReStore in Goleta from 2008 to 2020, but it closed during the pandemic. The new downtown Santa Barbara location at 400 State Street is scheduled to open in summer 2026. Over the next few months, Habitat will be preparing the store by building out fixtures, collecting donations, and hiring a small number of paid staff, while also activating volunteers to assist with these efforts.
- Habitat Santa Barbara previously operated a ReStore in Goleta from 2008 until 2020.
- The new downtown Santa Barbara ReStore location is scheduled to open in summer 2026.
- Habitat Santa Barbara will begin accepting donations of furniture and household goods in mid-March 2026.
The players
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (Habitat Santa Barbara)
A local nonprofit established in 2000, committed to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter locally and in partnership, around the world.
Jessica de L'Arbre
The CEO of Habitat Santa Barbara.
What they’re saying
“We are thrilled to share this news with our community. Finding the perfect ReStore location is the culmination of years of research and outreach by Board members, community leaders, and our dedicated ReStore Committee members.”
— Jessica de L'Arbre, CEO, Habitat Santa Barbara (independent.com)
“The community has been asking for the ReStore for the past six years, and now that we are finally able to share this good news, we want to encourage the community to help us get ready for our grand opening—there will be plenty of work for everyone.”
— Jessica de L'Arbre, CEO, Habitat Santa Barbara (independent.com)
What’s next
Habitat Santa Barbara will be activating volunteers to assist with preparing the new ReStore location, and encourages anyone interested to reach out to learn more about available opportunities.
The takeaway
The new Habitat Santa Barbara ReStore in downtown will provide a valuable community resource for discounted home goods and building materials, while also generating revenue to support the organization's affordable housing initiatives in the local area.
