TRAVEL NOTICE 6/29–7/18: Southbound HWY 217 between Hollister Ave and Sandspit Rd will be closed overnight (10 PM–6 AM) from Monday night through Saturday morning for three weeks. Please use HWY 101/Fairview Ave exits or an alternate route. Project info. 

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All SBPL locations will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Book Returns will be closed and all due dates will be pushed forward. You can access our digital library 24/7.

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Building & Safety Counter
(805) 564-5485
CDBuildingCode@SantaBarbaraCA.gov 

Creeks Division (Storm Water Requirements)
(805) 897-2658
SWMP@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Fire Prevention
(805) 564-5702
FireInspectors@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Planning Counter
(805) 564-5578
PlanningCounter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Public Works Counter
(805) 564-5388
PWCounter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Records & Archives Counter
(805) 564-5485 x4548
CDPlan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Santa Barbara Clean Energy Rebates & Incentives
(805) 991-7699
SBCEPrograms@SantaBarbaraCA.gov 

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Counter staff are available to answer general questions through virtual appointments, during walk-in hours, as well as through phone or email. 

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking your feedback on our land development permit process, and we invite you to participate in a brief survey. Please take five minutes to complete the survey at the link below: Feedback Survey

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Virtual Appointments

Virtual counter services are available Monday - Thursday, and alternating Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Talk to City staff where you can share computer screens via Zoom. Appointments are scheduled for 20 minutes to answer general questions.

Phone & Email

Phone and email service are available Monday - Thursday, and alternating Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If we don't pick up when you call, leave your name, contact information, and a brief message, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

Walk-In Hours

Building & Safety, Planning, and Public Works permit counters at 630 Garden Street are open for walk-ins Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No appointment is required.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

The south lobby of 630 Garden St, near the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, is open for drop-off and pick-up needs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and alternate Fridays.