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Short-Term Rental Ordinances at Planning Commission
On March 5, 2026, the Planning Commission 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…
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Draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study - Public Review Period Closes Soon
Comments Accepted through March 1, 2026The public review period of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study ends in less than a week—on March 1. Staff is…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Tenant Protection Ordinances
On January 27, the City Council adopted a Temporary Rent Increase Moratorium and amendments to the Just Cause Evictions Ordinance. Effective February 26, these protections for certain residential rental units remain in effect through…
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Milpas Holiday Lighting Project Brings Joy to the Eastside
Each holiday season, the Milpas Eastside Business Association (MEBA) and dedicated community volunteers light up Milpas Street with festive cheer. The Milpas Holiday Lighting Project transforms the corridor from Canon Perdido to the…
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Beware of Scam Invoice Emails
The City of Santa Barbara is alerting the community of scam invoice emails impersonating City departments and requesting payment. These fraudulent messages may appear official, using logos or language meant to look authentic, but they are…
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Food for Fees
From November 12, 2025 through January 16, 2026, library patrons can have fees removed from their accounts by bringing non-perishable food items to any location or the Library on the Go.
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We Need Your Feedback! Use Your Voice for Safer Streets!
Take the City-Identified Priority Street Input Survey by December 12, 2025.
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Downtown Shines Bright! Join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is hosting a magical evening in front of The Arlington Theatre on Friday, December 5. Light up the night sky with our dazzling downtown holiday tree at the City-sponsored Annual…
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Land Development – 2025 End of Year Closure
End of Year Closure As part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will be closed beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, and will resume business on Monday, January…
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As an original Carnegie Library SBPL receives $10,000
This $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York is in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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Win a Vegas Getaway on Southwest Airlines!
Are you feeling lucky? Enter to win an exciting vacation package to Las Vegas! Take SBA’s nonstop flight on Southwest Airlines®, enjoy a 3-night stay at Conrad Las Vegas, and explore all that Las Vegas has to offer! The prize package…
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Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday travel is here! Please be prepared to arrive earlier than normal during peak times, and follow these helpful tips to make sure your next trip is easy and stress-free:ARRIVALArrive 2 hours early, especially during…
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