At a glance
The basics about Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 100 Via Juana Lane, Santa Ynez, California 93460
- Region
- BIA Pacific Region, Southern California Agency
- Land size
- 0.2 square miles
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Government
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (805) 688-7997
About Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is a federally recognized tribe in California. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Its land area is 0.2 square miles.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
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Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Santa Ynez, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, main phone (805) 688-7997
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Southern California Agency; Programs: Emergency Services and Read more → eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Southern California Agency Opening soon
- Businesses
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Santa Ynez, 0.2 square miles of land (Census)
- News and announcements News and announcements: Read more → and Read more →
- Health 120 Indian Health Service facilities in California
Help available near Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in California
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Santa Ynez Tribal Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Facility · Tribal 90 Via Juana Lane, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (805) 688-7070 Under 1 mile
- Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic Health Center · Tribal 90 Via Juana Lane, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (805) 688-7070 Under 1 mile
- American Indian Health & Services Health Center · Urban Indian organization 4141 State Steet Suite B2 & C2, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 681-7144 22 miles
- American Indian Health & Services - Carpinteria Dental Dental Clinic · Urban Indian organization 5412 Carpinteria AVE, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (805) 696-1002 36 miles
Nearby Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Health clinics
- Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic (805) 688-7070 Under 1 mile away
- Santa Ynez Tribal Behavioral Health (805) 688-7070 Under 1 mile away
- American Indian Health & Services (805) 681-7144 22 miles away
- American Indian Health & Services - Carpinteria Dental (805) 696-1002 36 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Within about 20 miles of Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
Quick facts
- State
- California
Leadership
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FINANCIAL OFFICERCHIEF
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Human Resources OfficerChief
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Information Technology OfficerChief
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Operations OfficerChief
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 100 Via Juana Lane, Santa Ynez, California 93460
- Phone
- (805) 688-7997
- BIA agency
- Southern California Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624
- Departments(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians (also recorded as Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California)
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Pacific
Office location
See the office location on OpenStreetMap
Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Where is Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians located?
- Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is located in California. Its BIA region is Pacific.
- Is Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians federally recognized?
- Yes. Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians?
- The official website of Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is chumash.gov.
- What help is available near Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians?
- Local offices on record for Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- How big is the land area of Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians?
- The land area of Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is 0.2 square miles.
- What is near Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians?
- Listed near Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians: 4 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians post online?
- Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has official pages on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
- Correction
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- Update this page. If you work for this Nation you can confirm or correct what is shown here.
Sources
- chumash.gov(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
Next steps
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