Apply for a Permit
Effective September 9, 2024: The City is pleased to announce the move to new electronic plan review software—DigEplan—for all application submittals. Minor changes to document upload procedures have been implemented that will speed the staff intake process. See instructions below. Please email PermitPortal@SantaBarbaraCA.gov if you have any questions about the new software.
Submitting Online Applications
Accela Citizens Access (ACA) is the City's construction and land development permit portal. Apply for permits, check plan review statuses, upload resubmittals and corrections, and pay fees all through your own Accela account. Even without an account, you can research recent permits for any property.
For submittal checklists and guides, go to: Forms & Applications.