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The Local Agency Formation Commission is committed to serving the residents of Santa Barbara County and the State of California by discouraging urban sprawl and encouraging the orderly formation and development of local agencies based on local conditions and circumstances.

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LAFCO's are charged with establishing policies and exercising their powers ""...In a manner that encourages and provides planned, well-ordered, efficient urban development patterns with appropriate…

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This Directory of Local Agencies is prepared as a public service by the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission, or LAFCO. The Legislature created a LAFCO in each county to discourage urban…

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Santa Barbara LAFCO has revised our fee schedule starting January 5, 2026. We also now accept payment by credit card. Contact us on how to make a payment.

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