Business Tax Certificate Filing
- Annual Business Tax Certificate Filing - New
30 minutes
An in-person appointment to receive assistance applying for a new business tax certificate. Come prepared with your email, a new username, new password, and payment. Payment methods include credit/debit card and E-check. NO CASH PAYMENT ...
- Annual Business Tax Certificate Filing - Current Renewal of 2025
20 minutes
An in-person appointment to receive assistance renewing the business tax certificate for the current tax period of 2025. The business tax certificate is valid from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Come prepared with your email ...
- Annual Business Tax Certificate Filing - Renewal for Period Prior to 2025
20 minutes
An in-person appointment to receive assistance renewing the business tax certificate for a past due period, prior to 2025. Book one appointment per tax period. Come prepared with your business name, account number, gross receipts or num ...
- Annual Business Tax Certificate Filing - Renewal for Multiple Periods
45 minutes
An in-person appointment to receive assistance renewing the business tax certificate for a past due period, prior to 2025. This appointment allows time to file for multiple years of business tax due. Come prepared with your business nam ...
Other Taxes & Assessments
- Quarterly Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Assessment
20 minutes
An in-person appointment to receive assistance paying for the PBIA assessment. Come prepared with your PBIA Form. Payment methods include credit/debit card and E-check. NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED.
- Business Permit Application Submission
20 minutes
An in-person appointment to receive assistance submitting and paying for a business permit to the Finance department.
- Monthly Cannabis Tax Remittance
20 minutes
An in-person appointment to remit cash or check payment for the Monthly City of Santa Barbara Commercial Cannabis Business Tax.
City of Santa Barbara Business Tax
Welcome to the City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificate help appointment system. Please select a date and time to obtain in person assistance with filing your City Business Tax Certificate online. All appointments will be held at City Hall, located at 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The appointment will be located at the computer station in the main floor lobby of City Hall next to the City Ambassador.