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630 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

General Questions:

Building Counter
(805) 564-5485 x4371
(805) 564-5476 Fax
CDBuildingCode@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Inspections Supervisor:

Michael Rubin
Inspections Supervisor
(805) 564-5588
MRubin@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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Building Inspections

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Account creation instructions can be found on the Apply for a Permit page. 

Supported Software: The latest versions of the following browsers are recommended for the ACA Portal: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. 

Online Request Process: A step by step guide to help navigate the online inspection request process is provided below.
Guide: Schedule an Inspection

Assistance: For assistance either creating an ACA account, or assistance learning how you can schedule an inspection through your ACA account, email Building and Safety Division staff at: BLDOnline@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Update!  (11-27-24)
Phone Phase Out: Begins on April 9, 2024.
Email Phase Out: Begins on January 6, 2025.

*Please contact Building & Safety counter staff if accessibility circumstances necessitate assistance.

We currently accept requests until 6:30 AM on the day of the requested inspection.

The Building & Safety Division is closed every other Friday. See the City's Calendar of Events.

New! Starting the week of October 7, 2024:
Building & Safety, Planning, and Public Works permit counters at 630 Garden Street are open for walk-ins Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No appointment is required.

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