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We are responsible for maintaining the City’s Public Right-of-Way and infrastructure facilities and managing the water and wastewater infrastructure and system. We provide our community with the sustainable foundation to thrive by delivering quality services and public infrastructure through efficient and fiscally responsible practices.

Who to Call
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Employment Opportunities:

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Public Works Permit Counter:

Visit Public Works Permit Counter.

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Report a Right-of-Way Issue:

Fill out a request form through SB Connect or 
Visit Streets Operations and Infrastructure.

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Water & Trash Billing:

Visit Utility Billing.

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Sewer Laterals:

Visit Sewer Lateral Inspection Program.
Or contact Sewer Lateral Staff

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Active Projects:

Learn more about projects within the community! 

News

Watermain Construction
Construction Notice: Water Main Replacement on Alameda Padre Serra and Surrounding Streets
The City is replacing aging water main infrastructure, including piping, valves, and hydrants to maintain the quality and reliability of water service.Construction will take place on the following streets from mid-June 2025 through winter…
State Street Undercrossing Ribbon Cutting
Investing in Community Safety and Connectivity: City of Santa Barbara Celebrates Completion of Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project
The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the completion of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 4, to celebrate the official opening of the new undercrossing.
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Conceptual Drawings Will be Presented to Architectural Board of Review on June 9
The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department will be presenting conceptual drawings of the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project (Project) to the City’s Architectural Board of Review (ABR) on Monday, June 9 at 3:00 P.M. The…
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Contact Us

General Information
630 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 564-5377
pwinfo@santabarbaraca.gov

Mailing Address
City of Santa Barbara
P.O. Box 1990
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990

Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (PT)

Walk-In Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)

Alternate Fridays
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (PT)
Calendar of Closed Fridays

 

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