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The City of Santa Barbara offers a wide variety of licenses and permits for businesses and events.
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All library branches will open at noon on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 due to staff training.
The City of Santa Barbara offers a wide variety of licenses and permits for businesses and events.
Please contact the Police Technician for questions or to obtain your permit at:
Santa Barbara Police Department
215 E. Figueroa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 897-2333
Permits@SBPD.com
A Business Tax Certificate is required along with any of these permit applications.
If you have questions regarding these applications, please contact:
Accounts Receivable Office
Finance Department
(805) 564-5346
AccountsReceivable@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
The Santa Barbara Police Department will be amending Chapter 5.76 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the Massage Establishment and Massage Therapist permits. For more information and updates, visit Proposed Massage Ordinance Information.
735 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 963-0611
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday, and alternate Fridays.
City of Santa Barbara, PO Box 1990
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990
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