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Santa Barbara, California

$8.8M unclaimed in Santa Barbara

The State Controller is holding 4,531 unclaimed properties for 4,068 Santa Barbara residents. Average value: $2K. Search your name — it's free and instant.

4,531

Unclaimed Properties

$8.8M

Total Value

4,068

People Owed Money

$2K

Average Claim

About unclaimed property in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has 4,531 unclaimed properties worth a combined $8.8M sitting in the California State Controller's database. That's 4,068 people who are owed money they may not know about — from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed refund checks, insurance payouts, stock dividends, and old paychecks.

The largest single unclaimed property in Santa Barbara is worth $104K. The average claim is $2K per person, but many residents have multiple properties adding up to much more.

You can search for your unclaimed property above — it's free, instant, and searches all 4,531 Santa Barbara records plus the full statewide database of over 1 million properties.

Common questions from Santa Barbara residents

How much unclaimed money is in Santa Barbara?
The California State Controller is currently holding $8.8M in unclaimed property for 4,068 Santa Barbara residents across 4,531 separate properties.
What is the average unclaimed property amount in Santa Barbara?
The average unclaimed property in Santa Barbara is worth $2K. The largest single property is worth $104K.
I moved away from Santa Barbara. Can I still claim?
Yes. Unclaimed property is tied to your name, not your address. Even if you haven't lived in Santa Barbara for years, property reported under your name is still yours to claim.
How long does it take to get my money?
Simple claims typically process in 10-30 days. Larger claims may take 60-180 days. The State mails a check directly to you.