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On April 8, 2026, the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department received notice that $6.15 million in federal funding has been allocated to support the Santa Barbara Harbor dredging program. The funding was included in…

The Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan is now available for public review and comment. As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and…

On April 14, 2026, the Ordinance Committee will be considering a recommendation to City Council on adoption of ordinances to regulate short-term vacation rentals (STRs) throughout the City.  These new laws aim to incentivize long-term…

On April 9, the City Council received a presentation from staff on the development of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budget and provided direction for next steps. Meeting materials are now available for public review.

The City of Santa Barbara is moving forward with the Via Lucero Wastewater Force Main Replacement Project, a major infrastructure investment designed to strengthen the reliability, capacity, and long-term performance of the City’s…

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) celebrated the launch of nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on United Airlines, marking the return of one of the community’s most requested routes. 

The City’s Sustainable Lawn Replacement Rebate provides incentives to help offset the cost of replacing water-thirsty lawns with water-wise plants and efficient irrigation. Standard rebate is $2/square foot of lawn replaced or $5/square…

The final Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study is now available. The Study will be presented and the inclusionary housing requirements will be discussed at public hearings this Spring: 

Calling all teens! Discover opportunities at the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-6pm on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza! Opportunities include part-time jobs in retail, food service, internships with local…