Planning & Development Department
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
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Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Fees
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Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: Planning & Development
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ved fraudulent phishing emails purporting to come from our department and asking for payment. These emails are not from Planning & Development or the County of Santa Barbara. Please do not open or respond to these emails. The fraudulent emails appear to be from the "Planning Commission County Of Santa Barbara" with a domain address of USA.com, and the subject line "Payment Request – Application Review & Approval Fee" and including project description and case number. If you receive one of these em
- [2] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: Planning & Development
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ved fraudulent phishing emails purporting to come from our department and asking for payment. These emails are not from Planning & Development or the County of Santa Barbara. Please do not open or respond to these emails. The fraudulent emails appear to be from the "Planning Commission County Of Santa Barbara" with a domain address of USA.com, and the subject line "Payment Request – Application Review & Approval Fee" and including project description and case number. If you receive one of these em
- [3] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: Planning & Development
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ved fraudulent phishing emails purporting to come from our department and asking for payment. These emails are not from Planning & Development or the County of Santa Barbara. Please do not open or respond to these emails. The fraudulent emails appear to be from the "Planning Commission County Of Santa Barbara" with a domain address of USA.com, and the subject line "Payment Request – Application Review & Approval Fee" and including project description and case number. If you receive one of these em
- [4] Santa Barbara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: Building Inspection Process
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ing & Development Permitting & Enforcement Permitting Home Permitting Planning and Building Permit Applications & Forms Building Inspection Process Permit Application Status Lookup Archived Permit Records Lookup Accessory Dwelling Units Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Building Plans BAR Submittal Requirements (PDF) Environmental Review Zoning and Permitting Film Permits Mitigation Programs Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Fisheries Enhancement Fund Local Fisherman's Contingency Fund Outside
- [5] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: 805-568-2000
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ite. The County will NEVER ask for payment via a wire transfer. Can't find something specific? Call our receptionist at 805-568-2000 between 8 am - 12 noon in the morning and between 1 pm - 5pm in the afternoon. He or she will walk you through the website over the phone to locate what you need. Application Submittal & Permit Information CEQA Notices and Environmental Docs Make a Payment Housing & Mixed Use Development Projects Find My Zoning Planning & Development Quick Links About Us/Co
- [6] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: 123 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2058
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untyofsb.org Building Counter – 805-934-6230 Facebook Twitter Instagram L Contact Us Planning & Development Main Office 123 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2058 Phone: 805-568-2000 North County Office 624 W. Foster Road Santa Maria, CA 93455-3623 Phone: 805-934-6250 Directory Quick COUNTY Links Cannabis Regulations & Licensing Career Opportunities County Budget Parks Division & Reservations Property Tax Information Public Records Request Renew 2022 County Site Links Home Site Map Accessibility Terms of Service Copy
- [7] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: 805-934-6250
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nta Barbara, CA 93101-2058 Phone: 805-568-2000 North County Office 624 W. Foster Road Santa Maria, CA 93455-3623 Phone: 805-934-6250 Directory Quick COUNTY Links Cannabis Regulations & Licensing Career Opportunities County Budget Parks Division & Reservations Property Tax Information Public Records Request Renew 2022 County Site Links Home Site Map Accessibility Terms of Service Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® []
- [8] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: 624 W. Foster Road Santa Maria, CA 93455-3623
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& Development Main Office 123 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2058 Phone: 805-568-2000 North County Office 624 W. Foster Road Santa Maria, CA 93455-3623 Phone: 805-934-6250 Directory Quick COUNTY Links Cannabis Regulations & Licensing Career Opportunities County Budget Parks Division & Reservations Property Tax Information Public Records Request Renew 2022 County Site Links Home Site Map Accessibility Terms of Service Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® []
- [9] Santa Barbara County — Planning & Development (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County · Official page text containing: Applications and Forms
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lopment Quick Links About Us/Contact Our Divisions ADU/JADU Permitting Process Ag Enterprise Ordinance (AEO) Permitting Applications and Forms Archived Permit Records Lookup Cannabis Program County of Santa Barbara Elevated Deck Inspections ePlan Review SBC Fee Schedule Find My Zoning/Land Use Designation/Map Page How-To Guides Housing & Mixed Use Development Projects Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program Permit History by Parcel Number Planning & Development FAQ County-Registered Con