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City of Santa Barbara, Downtown Parking

ParkingPermits@SantaBarbaraCA.Gov

1221 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

805.564.5656

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IMPORTANT: The Downtown Parking Counter will be closed from Friday, December 20th to Sunday, January 5th. All payments and applications submitted during this time will be processed once the office reopens on Monday, January 6th.

Please Note:  Permit Price increase effective 12/15/23.  All assigned and visitor permits are $45/permit.

Permits may now be paid for online with VISA, MASTERCARD, OR DISCOVER CARD. Alternatively, you may mail a check, or come to our office to pay with check, cash, or credit card.
Permits will NOT be issued to:
  • Property owners or landlords who do not reside full-time at an eligible address.
  • Property managers.
  • Owners or occupants of vacation or short-term rental properties.
  • Vehicles with out-of-state registration.
  • Vehicles used primarily for commercial purposes (taxis, limos, etc.).
  • Vehicles exceeding 7’6” in height and 22 feet in length.
  • Any one person at more than one address.
  • Business entities.
  • Business addresses or addresses used primarily for commercial purposes.
PLEASE UPLOAD THE FOLLOWING TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION (JPEG OR PDF ONLY):
  • Lease / Proof of Home Ownership: A signed residential lease or rental agreement showing each applicant’s name and address OR a Resident Verification Form OR a recent property tax bill, mortgage documents, homeowners insurance bill, or similar proving home ownership.
  • Official Piece of Mail: A current (dated within the past three months - must show date) piece of official mail, such as a utility bill, bank statement, phone bill, cable bill, or similar, or a postal mail re-routing label. The piece of mail must display the applicant's name and the mailing address must match the address on the application. You may black out any other personal or financial information.
  • Valid California Vehicle Registration: in the applicant's name.
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Renewals will need to upload for each application / vehicle:

  • Current California Vehicle Registration in applicant's name.
    • If registration is not in applicant's name, please contact the Parking Office at (805) 564-5656 after submitting application.
  • Current Piece of Mail showing mailing address and applicant's name.
    • We cannot accept mail showing only a service address, or mail sent to a PO Box. 

New Applicants will need to submit:

  • Current California Vehicle Registration in applicant's name.
    • If registration is not in applicant's name, please contact the Parking Office at (805) 564-5656 after submitting application.
  • Current Piece of Mail showing mailing address and applicant's name.
    • We cannot accept mail showing only a service address, or mail sent to a PO Box.
  • Lease / Rental Agreement or Proof of Home Ownership (Property Tax, Mortgage Statement)




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