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State Street Loop Shuttle Launches May 29
The City, in collaboration with Friends of State Street and Sweep Inc., is excited to announce the launch of the State Street Loop, a six-month pilot program designed to provide fun, free, and accessible transportation along State Street.…
Community Needs Survey photo of a teacher and student to represent one of the many needs
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan Draft Open for Public Comment
In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a 5-year Consolidated Plan and an…
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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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Accela Citizens Access (ACA) Permit Back Online
Accela Citizens Access (ACA) Permit Portal was temporarily unavailable.The system is operating again, however slow response may be experienced for a short duration.
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Land Development - 2024 End of Year Closure
End of Year ClosureAs part of the City’s annual Holiday closure, most City Land Development Team offices and operations will close beginning Friday, December 20, 2024, and will resume business on Monday, January 6, 2025.…
Existing condition of the San Andres and Anapamu Streets Intersection
Safer Streets Coming to San Andres Street this December: Sidewalk, Intersection, and Roadway Improvements
In early December, the City will begin a series of improvements on San Andres Street to make it safer and more accessible for everyone. These upgrades include repairing sidewalks, enhancing intersections, and repaving roads as part of the…
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Household Hazardous Waste Event Saturday, November 16
The Sustainability & Resilience Department's Clean Community Division and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, November 16, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Santa Barbara City…
Sustainability News
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Attention Nonprofits: Reminder of Funding Availability and Upcoming Application Workshops
The City of Santa Barbara began accepting applications for CDBG Capital Improvement, Affordable Housing Rehabilitation and Economic Development projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on November 12th, 2024.  Applications will be…
Sidewalk island in front of the SBA Terminal
Terminal Sidewalk Repairs Begin November 12
Starting November 12, Santa Barbara Airport will be repairing two sidewalk areas near the Terminal. These improvements will take place in two phases along the island between the passenger drop-off lane and the short-term parking lot.…
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Castillo Street
Intermittent US 101 Southbound Castillo Street Ramp Closures in Santa Barbara Begin Tuesday, November 12 for Drainage Improvement Project
A project to improve drainage along the Castillo Street Undercrossing will result in the intermittent closure of the US 101 southbound Castillo Street on-ramp beginning on Tuesday, November 12 between 8 pm and 6 am. This work will also…
Water main replacement
Water Main Replacement on Portesuello Avenue Starting November 18
The City is replacing approximately one mile of water main on Portesuello Avenue between Las Positas Road and Mountain Avenue starting Monday, November 18, with an anticipated completion date in spring 2025, pending any potential weather…
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Nighttime Paving on Chapala Street Starts November 17
Starting Sunday, November 17, Lash Construction, Inc. will conduct nighttime paving on the 1000 block of Chapala Street. This work will occur nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and continue through Wednesday morning, November 20. …
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