The Montecito Branch book drop will be closed May 3rd - 6th due to parking lot repaving

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Help shape the future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront! Respond to our survey at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.
¡Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de la zona costera de Santa Bárbara! Responde a nuestra encuesta en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontSurvey.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (5/5/26) for a staff training.

Eastside and Montecito Libraries will close at 2pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (5/6/26) for a staff training.

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Now Available! Building Permit Dashboard

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The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce the launch of a new online Building Permit Dashboard, now live and available to the public at the Building Permit Dashboard page.

This user-friendly dashboard provides real-time data on building permit applications, including how many have been received and issued. For the first time, users can view average review timelines for both residential and commercial applications, offering a look into building permit plan review process.

A key feature of the dashboard is the ability to track the total time of review for any building permit—showing both the City's review period and time spent with the applicant. This insight helps applicants better understand the full permitting process from start to finish.

Explore the dashboard today: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/building-permit-dashboard

For questions, please contact the Community Development Department at BLDOnline@SantaBarbaraCA.Gov.