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When Do Isla Vista Leases Sign? The UCSB Off-Campus Timeline

When to look for off campus housing at UCSB: start talking roommates in October, contact Isla Vista leasing companies in November, and plan to sign between December and March for a lease that starts the following June. Most I.V. leases run June to June, starting near the end of June and ending shortly after spring finals. Wait until April and you are picking from what's left.

November 6, 2026read more →