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To better align in-person service hours across the City organization, walk-in counter hours for the Land Development Permit Center at 630 Garden Street are being extended on Wednesdays until 5:00 p.m. (instead of 12:00 noon). This will be…
The City of Santa Barbara has recently updated the web address, or URL, for the City’s permit portal: Accela Citizens Access (ACA). We are working on redirects to the new web address, but those may not take effect for up to 24 hours.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Santa Barbara will hold a needs assessment Public Hearing in preparation for development of its 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (CONPLAN). During the hearing,…
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed…
The City is pleased to announce—DigEplan—our new electronic plan review software designed to enhance the plan submittal experience is now live. During upload, the software will check for plan sheet page numbering, password protection, and…
Coming September 9th! The City is pleased to introduce—DigEplan—a new electronic plan review software designed to enhance the plan submittal experience. During upload, the software will check for plan sheet page…
Needs Survey Offers Opportunity for Community Input Regarding the Use of HOME and CDBG Grant Funding
The City of Santa Barbara seeks your input as we work to identify community development priorities, fair and affordable housing needs, and factors that shape equal access to housing for incorporation into the City’s 2025-2029 5-Year…
Starting Friday, August 2, 2024, the City of Santa Barbara will be accepting proposals for funding under the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The City’s LHTF…
On Thursday August 8, 2024, the Planning Commission will receive staff’s presentation and consider a recommendation to City Council on adoption of a proposed ordinance – Title 25 Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS). The…
Coming Soon! The City is pleased to announce a move to new electronic plan review software—DigEplan—for all application submittals to enhance staff productivity and reduce manual processes. This new user-friendly software…
Residents of the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County are encouraged to attend an Open House on July 9, 2024. Here, experts and local officials will discuss local flood risk and updates to the Flood Insurance…
On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the City will host workshops presented by John Caprarelli, P.E., CASp, on accessibility requirements and regulations for businesses. Discussion topics will include:
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for designer-owned plans for preapproved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Preapproved plans are ADU designs submitted by designers, architects, builders, and…
This year, we celebrate nationwide, the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Act made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful, including the rental, refinance, and sale of housing. The Fair Housing…
Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive process for building…
The City's Human Services and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs allocate funds to help support local non-profit organizations that provide social services to low and moderate-income residents.
On Monday, March 18, 2024, City Staff will provide an update on the Create State Master Plan process, which will include review of the Plan's topic areas, timeline, guiding principles, and districts. Staff will also discuss the State…
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Starting March 5, 2024, Building Permit Inspection requests can now be scheduled online through the City’s Permit Portal! Traditionally, inspection requests have been submitted via phone and email messages, an administratively intensive…
In December 2023, the City Council amended the Average Unit-size Density Incentive Program (AUD Program) to make it into the City’s permanent multi-unit housing program by eliminating the Program’s expiration date (Ordinance 6129). The…
On December 12, 2023, City Council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element with two edits. The Final adopted 2023-2031 Housing is posted for a seven-day review prior to submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development…