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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. 
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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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City Staff Continues to Work with State Street Businesses on Fire Lane Compliance
City staff continues to work with businesses and property owners prior to the March 8 deadline, to adjust temporary outdoor dining and retail facilities to establish a 20-foot fire lane on the State Street Promenade between Haley and…
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WATCH: Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path and Creek Restoration
Join Mayor Randy Rowse and the City Council for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 3, to celebrate the completion of the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path and Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Project.…
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration
Please join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the completion of the Las Positas and Modoc Roads Multiuse Path Phase II of the Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration.Thursday, March…
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Public Meeting - Project Update
On Monday, March 7, 2022, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM there will be a virtual update meeting with the Police Chief and the Design Team on the current status of the project and a focus on what can be expected once construction starts. 
Learn How Businesses will be Powered by Clean Electricity Starting Next Month
Go green this spring! Santa Barbara Clean Energy will provide renewable electricity to all City businesses starting March 2022. We have created a unique partnership between the City and Southern California Edison to make it easy for you to…
Black History Celebration at Alameda Park
In honor of Black History Month, the Library is hosting a community celebration at Alameda Park on Saturday, February 26. Discover a universal heartbeat with Chazz Ross and his African Drum and International Drum experience. After the drum…
Sewer Lateral Inspection Program
Extend Your Sewer Lateral Life Expectancy With Regular Maintenance
Life expectancy of common household items like water heaters and roofs can be extended with regular maintenance and repairs, this is also true for private sewer laterals. Properties built before 1970, likely have sewer laterals made of…
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Assistance Available for SLIP Participants Through the Video Assistance Program
City residential property owners with City-initiated SLIP cases may be eligible to receive up to $300 in assistance towards the inspection of their private sewer lateral by a City Contractor through the City’s Video Assistance Program (VAP…
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance at the Eastside Library
The VITA program offers free tax help to residents who make $67,000 or less annually. IRS-certified volunteers will provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Volunteers will be…
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