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Photos of a Preapproved ADU rendering with a covered front deck
NEW! Preapproved ADU Program Now Available
The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of our Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program—a faster, more affordable way for homeowners to build detached ADUs on their property. 
Aerial image of downtown Santa Barbara looking toward the north over sterns wharf
How to Engage in this Year’s Budget Process
The City of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Two-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 & 2027 and the Operating & Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, and we’re inviting the community to get involved, learn how the…
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Council to Consider Additional Tenant Protections
On Tuesday, April 22, the City Council will consider an ordinance to bolster the City’s existing tenant protections related to evictions due to substantial remodels by adding three provisions initially recommended by the Ordinance…
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Paving Notice: Santa Barbara Street
The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will pave Santa Barbara St. from Sola St. to Constance St. and is expected to last until the beginning of August.  You can find a detailed overview of the project in the …
Rebate for Water Leak Alert Device
Rebate for Water Leak Alert Device
Flume gives you down to the minute, easy to read water use data to help you track water use and catch leaks via a smartphone app and device that easily straps to the City’s water meter. City water customers pay just $75 (regularly $199).…
Andrée Clark Bird Refuge
Construction of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration to Begin August 1
Construction of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration Project will begin on Monday, August 1 and is anticipated to be complete in December. Project elements include replacing the weir gate with an improved design, construction of…
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Upcoming State Street Master Plan Contract Council Hearing
On July 26, 2022 City Council will hold a hearing to receive an update on the work of the State Street Advisory Committee and the State Street Maste
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State Street Master Plan Contract Cover
Upcoming State Street Master Plan Contract Council Hearing
On July 26, 2022 City Council will hold a hearing to receive an update on the work of the State Street Advisory Committee and the State Street Maste
Call to Artists
Call for Artists for Speculative-Inspired Art Show in Faulkner Gallery for SB Reads 2022
SBPL invites local artists to submit works for October 2022 Art Show, Through Many Windows: A World Reimagined in conjunction with SB Reads programming. 
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Santa Barbara Public Library Announces Santa Barbara Reads 2022 Title: The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
Santa Barbara Public Library is pleased to announce the selection of N.K. Jemisin’s award-winning speculative novel The Fifth Season as the featured title for Santa Barbara Reads 2022. 
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Housing Element Update - Public meeting
Upcoming Draft Housing Element Council Hearing
On July 5, 2020, the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element was released for public review.  Written comments on the draft Housing Element will be accepted until August 3, 2022 at HEU@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. 
Get Paid to Save Energy
Get Paid to Save Energy
Santa Barbara Clean Energy has partnered with OhmConnect to help you save energy automatically and get paid for it. City residents can also get a $0.99 smart thermostat or two smart plugs when you sign up. Take advantage…
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