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Santa Barbara County promotes new online portal for instant home‑repair permits
Summary
County announcers described a new online citizen portal that lets residents apply for certain home‑improvement permits (including solar through SolarApp) instantly, and said staff time has been reduced and application visibility improved.
Santa Barbara County officials used this announcement to promote a new online citizen portal that they say speeds and simplifies the permit process for home‑improvement projects.
County speakers described a fully digital workflow for applications, plan submissions and engagement. A county presenter said the share of online applications moved from about 95% to nearly 100% and that staff work hours have been cut by more than 1,000. The presentation highlighted that some permit types, including certain solar permits through the SolarApp system, can now be approved instantly instead of waiting three to four weeks.
Officials emphasized three benefits: convenience for applicants, time savings and increased visibility into each permit’s status. The portal includes an on‑demand building permits section where users can submit applications, receive automated approvals for qualifying projects, and get progress notifications. County staff encouraged residents to call for assistance with questions about the process.
The announcement closed with a call to visit the Santa Barbara County citizen portal for more information about available online services.
