• General Information
• Checklist and Review Criteria for Cannabis Business License Application
• Information on Application Submittal and Review Process
• Cannabis Business License Application - Owner Consent Form
• Cannabis Insurance Guidance

Renewal Application - Information & List of Requirements

• Cannabis Business License Renewal Application – Owner Consent
• Cannabis Insurance Guidance

Outside City Limit - Delivery ONLY

• Cannabis Business License Application - Owner Consent Form
• Cannabis Business Insurance Guidance

Live Scans

• Print this Live Scan Form 

  The Live Scan fingerprinting must be performed at the County of Sheriff’s Office BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. County of Santa Barbara’s Sheriff’s Office will issue a receipt (required attachment with application). For fee information and to schedule an appointment, please call (805) 681-4100.

  Sheriff’s Office Headquarters
  4434 Calle Real
  Santa Barbara, CA 93110

For information on Fees: Fee Schedule page

Tax Payment Submittal Process

City of Goleta Cannabis Businesses now have the ability to make their tax remittance payments through ACH, please email financegroup@cityofgoleta.org for more instructions. The City of Goleta does not charge additional fees for this method, but a customer's bank might, please check with your bank for fees.

All licensed cannabis businesses must submit a completed “City of Goleta – Cannabis Business Tax Remittance Form” on a quarterly basis as defined by the schedule described below under the section “Tax Payment Schedule”. Completed forms are required on all cannabis business activity, even if there are no taxes to remit. The “City of Goleta – Cannabis Business Tax Remittance Form” and guide can be found below: 

Cannabis Tax Remittance Form (2024)

Guide to Using the Cannabis Tax Remittance Form

Cannabis Tax Remittance Form (After January 2024)

If you have specific questions regarding the cannabis business tax process, we recommend that you provide us questions in writing so that city staff can respond to your inquiry. This will enable us to give you the best advice and will protect you from tax, penalties and interest in case we give you erroneous information. Requests for written advice can be emailed to cannabislicense@cityofgoleta.org.

To review the City of Goleta's Cannabis Business Tax Municipal Code, click here. Refer to Title 3 Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.08 Cannabis Business Tax.

License Fees and Tax

Fees are subject to annual update. See Fee Schedule page for more information.

Current Cannabis Business Tax Rates for Goleta

On November 6, 2018, the voters passed Measure Z2018, establishing a tax on cannabis business operations within the City of Goleta.  The passing of this ballot measure subjects cannabis businesses to taxation on gross receipts of cannabis based on classifications. The max rates are effective November 17, 2018, and will be subject to the following tax rates on gross receipts:

Tax Payment Schedule

The taxation of these activities will be done on a quarterly basis. Due to the timing of the effective date of taxation, activities related to the initial quarter (November 17, 2018 – December 2018) will be due with the 1^st Quarter (January, February, March) of the calendar year, which is due no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the last day of the preceding each calendar quarter. Below is a table outlining the tax return and remittance schedule for reference: