County permits

Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Santa Barbara County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Santa Barbara County Planning & Development, Building & Safety Division
Website: Accela Citizen Access ↗
Online portal: Accela Citizen Access ↗
Phone: (805) 568-2000 / (805) 934-6250
Address: 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 624 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Full unincorporated Santa Barbara County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Santa Barbara County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Santa Barbara County, California. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.