The Childcare and Public Safety Impact Fee are fees charged on new residential and nonresidential development.
Residents can pay property taxes four different ways. Learn how to view your tax bill.
The agenda is now available for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021.
Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.
New content has been uploaded to the 831 Water Street page.
After a significant decrease from 2017 to 2018, bicycle injury collisions (17) increased by 36 percent from 2018 to 2019.
Lower-income households are eligible for assistance. Learn how to submit your application.
Sign into the meeting to watch, listen, and comment using the zoom application on your mobile phone or tablet.
The online commenting period will be open to the public who wishes to comment in advance.
The March 18, 2021 regular meeting of the Planning Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
The controversial ordinance won't go into effect until the City Council considers a new round of amendments.
Upon the revised compliance date of March 8, 2022 the current Ordinance’s definitions of “compostable” and “biodegradable” will be expanded.
The City of Santa Cruz municipal code currently has only a few development regulations that are objective and measurable.
PeopleConnect, Inc. will pay $400,000 in penalties because of a lawsuit alleging their website violated California automatic renewal laws.
The money will benefit projects expected to bring 200 affordable housing units to the city. See which projects will be impacted.
The agenda is available for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
Bernal shared his intent with the City Council in closed session of the February 23 City Council meeting.
Bernal, who has served in the role for the past 10 years, will remain in the position until the end of July to ensure a seamless transition.
The Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, March 4, 2021, has been adjourned to the next regular Planning Commission Meeting on March 18.
The ordinance, which would limit where people without permanent housing can and cannot sleep outdoors, requires a second council reading.
Future agenda information can be access through the Planning Commission page.
Find out how to apply and learn if you qualify. The Board of Supervisors approved the plan Tuesday.
Downtown Santa Cruz and city beaches are among the areas that would be totally off limits to campers if the council approves the ordinance.
Applications are due March 16.
"Individuals with knowledge of either should contact the Cannabis Licensing Office."
Student loan forgiveness will give California more teachers and give our struggling children smaller class sizes.
The declaration paves the way for the county to receive funding to help with repairs.
Residents will hear from state and local authorities and have the opportunity to ask questions at the virtual events.
The assistance, if confirmed, could help households that are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One person has been fatally shot after a pro-Trump mob stormed into the U.S. Capitol to halt President-elect Joe Biden's certification.
With the rainy season underway, residents are still at risk from becoming displaced by landslides.
A new vice chair was also chosen during Tuesday's meeting.
The suit alleges that the online dating service engaged in unfair and unlawful business practices.
More than 100 households are still in need of permanent housing after the fires destroyed more than 900 homes.
Santa Cruz County elections officials finalized results on Tuesday.
Efforts will be aimed at improving traffic safety and specifically focused on pedestrians, bicyclists, and child passengers.
See where Santa Cruz County ranked on the list of "Trumpiest and most anti-Trump" counties, according to a CalMatters analysis.
Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin is resigning after 27 years.
Gail Pellerin has spent nearly three decades as Santa Cruz County's elections chief.
Donald Trump received more votes in 2020 in Santa Cruz County than in 2016. But here's why he did worse against his Democratic competitor.