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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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City Fleet Division Ranked 5th of 100 Best Fleets in the U.S.
(Video) The City's Fleet Division was recently recognized as one of the top 5 performing fleets in the entire nation by The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program, which recognizes peak-performing fleet operations. In its first ever entry…
Learn About Backflow Prevention
August 16 is National Backflow Prevention Day.  Water distribution systems are designed to deliver water safely from the treatment plant to the customer. Unless protected with a backflow prevention assembly, unintentional water…
Utility Billing Office and Online Payment Closure
The utility billing office will be closed from 4 p.m. on August 26 through 12 p.m. on August 30 to allow for an upgrade to the City's billing software. With the office closure, payment of utility bills--both online and in person--will not…
Passengers walking in the Santa Barbara Airport Terminal on a bring sunny day
Santa Barbara’s Airline Terminal Marks a Decade of Service
Airport officials plan events to celebrate significant milestone Santa Barbara’s Airline Terminal Marks a Decade of Service SANTA BARBARA, CA – August 16, 2021 -- Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is celebrating the month of…
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Airport Terminal Celebrates 10 Years in Service
This month the Airport Terminal is celebrating 10 years of service. Throughout August the Airport will host special festivities for passengers and staff. There will also be a variety of ways to celebrate virtually in the coming weeks
Oficina de facturación de servicios públicos y indisponibilidad de pagos en línea – 26 al 30 de agosto
La Oficina de Facturación de Servicios Públicos de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara estará cerrada desde las 4:00 pm del jueves 26 de agosto hasta las 12:00 pm del lunes 30 de agosto para permitir una actualización al software de facturación de…
La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a artistas locales de origen Latino Americano a presentar sus obras para una muestra de arte
En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y como parte de un Proyecto de Cal Humanities que explora la Identidad de los Inmigrantes, la Biblioteca Pública de Santa Bárbara invita a los artistas de origen latinoamericano a presentar sus…
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El Concejo adopta la ordenanza de prohibición del gas natural para edificios nuevos para apoyar el objetivo de neutralidad de carbono
El 27 de julio, el Concejo Municipal adoptó una ordenanza que prohíbe la instalación de infraestructura de gas natural en nuevos edificios como un paso importante hacia el logro de su objetivo de neutralidad de carbono para 2035. 
Call for Latin American Artist Submissions for Library Show
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and as part of a Cal Humanities Project exploring immigrant identity, the Library invites artists of Latin American origin to submit works of visual art for a featured show, The Things We Do Not…
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