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Permit & Resource
Management Department

Permit Sonoma is Sonoma County's consolidated land use planning and development permitting agency. Virtually any land development or construction that takes place in the unincorporated area of Sonoma County (outside the nine incorporated cities) is reviewed, permitted, and inspected by Permit Sonoma. Read More About Us

Rebuilding Together

The official information and resource site for rebuilding efforts, within the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, related to the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fire.

Upcoming Events

County Seeks Community Input on Septic System Policy Updates
Permit Sonoma
When: September 26, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Agenda
The County of Sonoma is updating County regulations for septic systems in order to meet state mandated regulations that protect water quality and public health. Permit Sonoma invites the public to attend upcoming community meetings to share feedback on the proposed Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual.
County Seeks Community Input on Septic System Policy Updates
Permit Sonoma
When: September 29, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Agenda
The County of Sonoma is updating County regulations for septic systems in order to meet state mandated regulations that protect water quality and public health. Permit Sonoma invites the public to attend upcoming community meetings to share feedback on the proposed Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual.
Landmarks Commission Meeting
When: October 2, 2018 at 3:00 PM
The Landmarks Commission designates historic landmarks, reviews development proposals involving historic properties, and administers an historic resources preservation program.
Design Review Committee Meeting
When: October 3, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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Latest News

Dispensary Waitlist Update
Published on September 20, 2018
The County has launched a new cannabis dispensary waitlist available to applicants with permit eligible properties.
Workforce Housing Survey
Published on September 6, 2018
The North Bay is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. The catastrophic fires of 2017 exacerbated this situation by destroying thousands of homes. As the region rebuilds and builds the housing necessary for our next generation of people and their families, we need to be sure that we're responding to their changing needs and preferences. Please help this effort by responding to this survey (anonymously) and letting us know more about what your current needs are and what you would prefer to see in the future.
County Seeks Community Input on Septic System Policy Updates
Published on August 24, 2018
The County of Sonoma is updating County regulations for septic systems in order to meet state mandated regulations that protect water quality and public health. Permit Sonoma invites the public to attend upcoming community meetings to share feedback on the proposed Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual.
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