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 4^th                            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 24^th & 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

• Starting a Business
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Contact Information

 
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:

·         Business Tax Office
City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 U.S.A.
(805) 564-5346