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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…
City Hall and El Paseo
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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Sewer Lateral Inspection Program Video Assistance Program
Assistance up to $300 per sewer lateral for Residential, City Initiated SLIP cases. CCTV inspection will be conducted by a City Contractor.
Senate Bill 9 Implementation Underway
A public hearing is scheduled on October 28 to consider amendments to the Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which allows lot splits and two-unit residential projects in single-family zones to be approved ministerially,…
Programa De Inspec c ión De la Al catar illa Lateral (SLIP, conoc ido por sus s iglas en inglés )
Asistencia de hasta $300 por alcantarillas laterales para casos SLIP residencialies iniciados por la ciudad.
Loma Alta Drive to Close to Vehicular Traffic
Fatal Traffic Collision Occurs on North Hope Avenue
On October 24, 2021, around 2:00am, Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center received a frantic call regarding a medical emergency occurring at a residence located on Broadmoor Plaza. It was reported a 53-year-old male had…
Subject Starts Fire in Amtrak Lobby – Arrested for Arson
On October 21, 2021, around 9:20pm, the Santa Barbara Police Department received a report from an Amtrak employee about a subject that had just started a fire inside the Amtrak Station located at 209 State Street. The subject was still on…
Box filled with an old printer, boombox, monitor to be recycled
Everyday E-waste Recycling & Quarterly Events
E-waste cannot be put in the trash or recycling containers since it contains hazardous materials. There are e-waste drop-off locations 6-days a week and now quarterly drop-off events. Quarterly drop-off events are free for both residents…
Library on the Go Takes to the Road
With the mission of providing a range of library services to Santa Barbara residents, the Library's Library on the Go van delivers more than just books to those with limited library access. Watch this short video to learn more about…
New Episode of Garden Wise TV Released
Watch the latest episode of Garden Wise to learn about landscape design with Joan S. Bolton, the majestic Deodar Cedar with arborist Bill Spiewak, Billy Goodnick's top 10 plants for privacy/screening, and learn how to water your garden…
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