Business License Information
The City of Santa Barbara's Business License Tax and Permit Information can be accessed by clicking on any topic below.
One Day Vendor Permits or Business License Application
**All food preparation vendors are required to have a County of Santa Barbara Health Permit onsite. For more information call (805) 681-4900.
Note: to participate in any event, you must first contact the coordinator of the event. See miscellaneous permits for event calendar
2012 Schedule Events that need ONE Day Vendor Permits:
April 21-22 Earth Day Alameda Park
April 29, 2012 Jewish Festival Oak Park
April All Sorority Volleyball Tournament
May 6 Succulent Show & Sale MacKenzie Park
June 22,23,24 Summer Solstice Celebration
July 4th Sparkle at the Wharf
July Pacific Pride Festival
Outrigger State Spirit Championship Race
July 19,20,21 California Wine Festival Chase Palm Park
July 28 & 29 Greek Festival
French Festival
August 1-5 Old Spanish Days
August 24th & 25th Santa Barbara Triathlon
September 29 Sol Food Festival
September 15 Family Fitness & Baby Fair Oak Park
October 13th Harbor Seafood Festival
Also, refer to Parks and Recreation Department for future events

Information for new businesses operating in the City of Santa Barbara
Business License Tax Application
Lookup feature lists most businesses that hold a current City Business License.
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Information for businesses with a current business license that wish to make changes, or need renewal information.
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License and permit requirements for technicians and establishments.
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License and permit requirements for taxicab companies and independent drivers offering taxicab or pedicab services in the City of Santa Barbara.
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Information for Companies interested in conducting business in the City of Santa Barbara.
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Information on permits required on certain business activities in conjunction with a current business license.
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Information for Hotel, Bed & Breakfast and Short-Term Vacation Rental Operators that collect, report and pay Transient Occupancy Tax on behalf of the City of Santa Barbara.
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Information for Utility Providers that collect, report, and pay Utility Users Tax on behalf of the City of Santa Barbara.
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You may visit or write the Business Tax Office at City Hall:
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City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 U.S.A.
(805) 564-5346