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A permit revision is an update to an issued building permit that reflects changes to approved plans or project details, ensuring your project stays accurate and compliant. To make applying for revisions easier and improve plan…
Upgrade your home’s comfort and efficiency with permit fee coverage up to $820 The Community Development Department, in partnership with Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), is offering an express permit for the replacement of an…
The City of Santa Barbara’s Building and Safety Division is announcing a change to the daily inspection request cut-off time. Effective Monday, March 2, 2026, the inspection request cut-off time will change from 6:30 a.m. to 6…
Public Review and Comments through March 1, 2026City staff invite the community to participate in public review of the draft Inclusionary Housing and In-Lieu Fee Study and provide comments. The City’s Inclusionary Housing Requirements are…
The City of Santa Barbara has prepared the Housing Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the potential environmental effects of implementing Housing Plan programs. These programs include ongoing initiatives, procedural…
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent emails Claiming to be From The CityThe City of Santa Barbara is warning the community about scam invoice emails that impersonate City departments and request fraudulent payments. These fraudulent messages…
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…
The City of Santa Barbara has released draft ordinance amendments for the Single Family Streamlining Project, whose goal is to streamline and simplify the design review process for single family residential projects. The Project also…
The Community Development Department has introduced a new expedited OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Applicants can now submit their application online, pay required fees, and…
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…
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…
End of Year Closure The City’s Land Development Team will observe its annual Holiday Closure from Friday, December 19, 2025, through Monday, January 5, 2026. During this period, most offices and operations will be…
On October 21, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted a new inland zoning ordinance section― to support and incentivize adaptive reuse projects that convert existing, nonresidential buildings to housing. …
Beginning November 4th, the City of Santa Barbara will be soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for its fiscal year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs.Approximately $555 thousand is available in CDBG grants…
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara: Your voice matters for fair housing assistance! Your input will directly help shape housing assistance programs in our community. Whether you rent, own, or work in housing, we need your…
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Every three years, the State of California amends and adopts updates to the International Construction Codes. The City, in turn, adopts the State’s updates and any local amendments by ordinance. These then become the governing construction…
Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for Substantial Amendment to the City of Santa Barbara’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan, part of the City’s 2021 Annual Action Plan.
On July 1, 2025, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted updated Fire Hazard Zone maps in alignment with new designations issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). These new maps…
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…