All SBPL locations will be closed from Thursday November 28 through Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

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

Creeks Division
(805) 897-2658
Creeks@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

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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. 

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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

New! Starting the week of October 7, 2024:
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.