Clean, Safe & Welcoming Downtown
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is committed to enhancing the safety, cleanliness, beauty, and economic vitality of downtown Santa Barbara. Through coordinated maintenance services, safety partnerships, and responsive reporting tools, we work every day to ensure downtown remains a place we can all be proud of. Our Clean & Safe program supports business owners, property owners, employees, residents, and visitors by addressing quality-of-life concerns quickly, collaboratively, and professionally.
Service Area
DSBIA district maintenance services cover:
- State Street (Sola Street to the Underpass)
- Anacapa Street (east and west sides)
- Chapala Street (east)
- Side streets within this area
Fast & EasyText: 805-242-1311
To report a maintenance issue, please include:
- photo of the issue
- The address or nearest cross street
- A brief description of the concern
DSBIA maintenance teams focus on the Public-realm
- Landscaping in public spaces
- Pressure washing sidewalks and alleys
- Janitorial services for streets, sidewalks and paseos/alleys
Maintenance requests are responded to:
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- 7 days a week, excluding designated holidays
Requests received outside of these hours will be addressed the following day.
Resources
DSBIA has partnered with Triumph Security to provide dedicated safety patrols throughout Downtown Santa Barbara. Working collaboratively with our staff and maintenance team, local businesses, the FARO homeless services resource center, and the Santa Barbara Police Department, the patrol team is helping foster a safer, more welcoming environment for businesses, residents, and visitors.
A primary focus of the program is supporting downtown businesses with concerns on private property and in areas adjacent to the public right-of-way. By working together, we can respond thoughtfully to concerns and strengthen safety throughout our district.
Pilot program hours are 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will evaluate the program and explore adjusted hours to address early morning and evening needs as it moves forward.
DSBIA is launching a Security Camera Grant Program to help enhance safety in downtown Santa Barbara by supporting crime deterrence and after-the-fact investigation in public spaces.
In order to assist in resolving issues around trespassing, we advise that a business owner or property owner fill out the Santa Barbara Police Department Authorization Letter. The letter authorizes the SBPD to enter the location after the property is posted as CLOSED to enforce law violations and make any necessary arrests. These violations include, but are not limited to, illegal lodging, public intoxication, and trespassing.