Landscaping contractor (C-27) in Santa Barbara, CA

18 licenses · checked Oct 27, 2026

There are 18 Landscaping contractor (C-27) licenses with an address of record in Santa Barbara, CA, in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026. That is 1.0% of the 1,864 such licenses statewide; Santa Barbara ranks #14 of 481 CA cities for this license type. They are spread across 10 ZIP codes; the most common are 93101 (3), 93103 (3), 93109 (3). Most list Santa Barbara County. By business type: Sole Owner 8, Corporation 7, Limited Liability 2, Partnership 1. The median first-issue year is 2018; the oldest license dates from 2015. 10 of them come up for renewal or expiration in the next 12 months, so re-check status before you sign a contract.

What a Landscaping contractor (C-27) license covers

Landscaping (C-27) covers building and installing landscape systems: grading for planting, irrigation, low-voltage lighting, walkways, patios, decks and fences that are part of a landscape job.

Note: Routine gardening and lawn mowing generally isn't CSLB-licensed work; installing irrigation, hardscape or structures is. Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How to verify a license

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Official lookup: CSLB Instant License Check.

Landscaping contractor (C-27) licenses in Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

How many Landscaping contractor (C-27) licenses are in Santa Barbara?

18 active licenses in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026 (1.0% of CA).

What does a Landscaping contractor (C-27) license cover?

Landscaping (C-27) covers building and installing landscape systems: grading for planting, irrigation, low-voltage lighting, walkways, patios, decks and fences that are part of a landscape job.

How do I verify a Landscaping contractor (C-27) license in Santa Barbara?

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Use the license number shown here with the CSLB Instant License Check.

Does every job in this trade need a license?

Routine gardening and lawn mowing generally isn't CSLB-licensed work; installing irrigation, hardscape or structures is. Under California's minor-work exemption, jobs under $1,000 (labor and materials combined) that need no building permit generally don't require a CSLB license.

How many Santa Barbara Landscaping contractor (C-27) licenses expire soon?

10 of 18 have an expiration date in the next 12 months. A license that lapses must be renewed before the holder can work under it again.

Other license types in Santa Barbara

General building contractor (63) · Plumbing contractor (C-36) (23) · Painting contractor (C-33) (18) · Electrical contractor (C-10) (17) · Swimming pool contractor (C-53) (5) · Flooring contractor (C-15) (5) · HVAC contractor (C-20) (4) · Tile contractor (C-54) (4) · Roofing contractor (C-39) (3) · Low-voltage contractor (C-7) (3)

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Source: CSLB License Master. Licensed California is independent and not affiliated with the licensing agency. Data checked Oct 27, 2026.