Tax Collector
Find property tax bills, payment options and tax collection services. Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.[4]
Source checked October 14, 2026[2]www.countyofsb.org
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
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Official Santa Barbara County property-tax bill or payment portal. Follow the county’s instructions for your bill type and review the amount and any payment charges before paying.
The county Tax Collector describes licences for covered businesses in unincorporated areas, including general business, massage, taxis and vending machines. Confirm the activity and other approvals required.
Service area: Covered business activity in unincorporated Santa Barbara County; incorporated-city licensing remains separate. [6]
Submit in person. Staff assist with the application and collect a non-refundable application fee; the amount and category-specific requirements need confirmation.
Service area: County in-person licensing for the stated unincorporated-area programme, not city licensing. [8]
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.
Sources & last checked3 source pages · 14 citations
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- [1] County property-tax officials directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Board of Equalization · Santa Barbara row — tax telephone column
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42. Santa Barbara Joseph E. Holland 805-568-2550 Betty Schaffer 805-568-2100 Jacquelyne Alexander 805-568-2240 Harry E. Hagen 805-568-2920 Lieber
- [2] Santa Barbara County — Tax Collector | Santa Barbara County, CA - Official Website (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County tax collector · Current official tax-collection department heading or role context; existing ID, county, government, name, route and roles retained.
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- [3] Santa Barbara County — Tax Collector | Santa Barbara County, CA - Official Website (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County tax collector · Current county property-tax service heading or explicitly linked destination; bill type and payment channel are reviewed separately.
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Notice Business License Information Cannabis Tax Defaulted Tax Sales Forms Property Taxes View / Pay Bills Delinquent Taxes Parcel Tax and Other Exemptions Property Tax Payment Options Secured Taxes Subdivisions - Lot Line Adjustments / Payment of Taxes Ta
- [4] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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The Tax Collector's Office licenses businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County.
- [5] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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The Tax Collector's Office licenses businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County.
- [6] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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The Tax Collector's Office licenses businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County.
- [7] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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All Business License applications must be submitted in person.
- [8] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
Source reviewed October 16, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Tax Collector's Office licenses businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County.
- [9] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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All Business License applications must be submitted in person.
- [10] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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After the application is complete, the applicant may be directed to other agencies, whose approval may be required. When all required approvals are completed, Tax Collector staff will issue the County Business License.
- [11] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Phone 805-568-2490
- [12] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Email sbtaxes@countyofsb.org
- [13] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Address 105 E Anapamu St. Rm. 109 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- [14] Santa Barbara County — business licensing discovery (opens in a new tab)
Santa Barbara County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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Hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm (Excluding Holidays)