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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:

Apply here!

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Public Works Permit Counter:

Visit Public Works Permit Counter.

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Report a Right-of-Way Issue:

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

Image shows a faucet with the City seal and text that reads "Late Fees and Service Disconnections to Resume for Past Due Utility Bills"
Need Help Paying Your Water Bill?
Apply today for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded program offering a one-time benefit of up to $15,000 per household for past-due or current bills. We encourage low-income households to apply…
Cease the Grease Flyer
This Holiday Season, Don’t Clog with FOG
Before we all gather for the holidays, remember, pouring fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain or garbage disposal creates obstructions in underground pipes and creates serious problems like blockages and sewer overflows. Protect…
Image shows a faucet with the City seal and text that reads "Late Fees and Service Disconnections to Resume for Past Due Utility Bills"
Utility Bill Past Due?
Service disconnections will begin in January 2024 for water and trash bills that are 60 days overdue. Make a payment today to avoid service interruption. Payment plans are available. City customers may also qualify for water bill…
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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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