Private Property and Business

Disaster Damage

Report Form


About the Disaster Damage Report Form

The information collected in this form will assist public safety officials in understanding local impacts and advocating for state and federal assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and only utilized for disaster recovery assistance.


NOTE: This is not an application for financial assistance, nor does it indicate that assistance is available at this time.


Q: Who should complete this form?

A: Santa Barbara County residents and business owners who sustained damages and losses as a result of a local disaster.


Q: Who will my information be shared with?

A: If your residence or business is located within a City, the County will provide your reported information to the City. Your information may also be provided to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).


Q: Should I complete this form if I have insurance?

A: Residents and business owners with insurance are advised to report covered damage and losses directly to their insurance company. However, residents and businesses with insurance are still encouraged to complete this form to help officials understand community-wide damages.


Q: Why should I include my contact information?

A: Please provide your contact information in the event of follow-up questions or to receive communications from the County should opportunities for assistance become available.


Q: What if I sustained damages at multiple properties or businesses?

A: If you have experienced loss or damage at multiple locations, we kindly ask that you complete this form for each location affected.


Q: How do I get help cleaning up debris on my property?

A: By indicating interest in private property debris clean-up assistance on this form, you authorize the County to provide your contact information directly to local non-profits.


Q: Who can I contact if I have more questions about this form?

A: Call 805-681-5526

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Street, City and Zip Code

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What has been damaged?*

"Other" may include second homes, rental properties, etc.

"Business/Commercial" may include physical damage and/or economic losses for non-agricultural businesses.

Primary Residence

Commercial Business

The questions in this section are not mandatory but assist local officials in gathering information required for the State to request an Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration.

Helpful Information to Include, if applicable:


  • Waterline level & location (e.g. 5 inches water in basement)
  • Structural components affected (e.g. Structure has shifted 4 inches from foundation)
  • Debris or erosion blocking access to property (e.g. downed tree & debris covering driveway)
  • Heating, Ventilation, or Air Conditioning Impacts
  • Soot and ash damage (e.g. ash discoloration and/or corrosion)
How Would you Categorize the Level of Damage?*

Click the links below to view photo samples of each damage category:


FLOOD:                   Non-Flood:


AFFECTED               Affected

MINOR                      Minor

MAJOR                     Major

DESTROYED           Destroyed                                                               


Are you Displaced from your Primary Residence due to this event?
Do you have Insurance?

If you are interested in debris clean-up and tarping assistance from a local non-profit, check at least one of the options below (NOTE: Submitting a request does not guarantee assistance is available).

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Business Property Damage

Includes machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, inventory, leasehold improvements, etc.

Business Economic Damage

Please provide a brief explanation of what adverse economic effects the disaster had on your business.

Please upload 4-5 pictures of the damaged area(s).

Make sure to only include photos applicable to the damaged areas reported on this form.

If you are a business and are reporting only economic damage, you may attach sales reports or other fiscal documentation in lieu of photos.

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