Business

Resources and services directed toward encouraging the start-up, retention and expansion of Sonoma County businesses and jobs, particularly with small businesses; creation of new jobs and employment opportunities and diversification of the local economy.

Continually ranked as one of the most livable places in the country, Sonoma County is known for its beauty and laid-back charm.

Whether you are just starting a business, looking to expand your existing operations, or considering relocating your business to Sonoma County, we can connect you to the right resources.

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  • Featured News: Streamlining Building Permit Process

    Streamlining Building Permit Process

    Published on May 20, 2019

    Effective Monday, May 27, 2019, Permit Sonoma will no longer require or offer building permit site reviews in most cases as one of our new process improvements focused on reducing building plan check lead times.

  • Public Hearing - Planned MHSA Program Expenditures: FY 18-19 vs. FY 19-20

    Health Services
    Published on May 20, 2019

    The Behavioral Health Division presents a Public Hearing to review the Planned Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Program Expenditures: Fiscal Year 2018-2019 vs. Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

  • Request For Proposal: Renewal Enterprise District looking for Executive Director & Administrative Services

    Published on May 9, 2019

    In the months following the 2017 wildfires, there was heightened awareness of the importance of ensuring that City fire survivors rebuild as well as that community-wide economic vitality was met by meeting housing development goals. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the Santa Rosa City Council have been working to address the problem. In response, the concept of a regional housing construct began to take shape in the Renewal Enterprise District (RED).

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Press Releases

  • Featured Press Release: Debris Removal Resources

    Debris Removal Resources

    Published on March 2, 2019
    Flood debris drop-off sites available through March 4.

  • Sonoma County Storm Update: Evacuation Orders Lifted

    Published on March 1, 2019 at 12:40 PM
    Sonoma County crews and partner agencies have conducted evaluations and have determined it is safe to allow residents back into evacuation areas along the Russian River. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office have sent notifications lifting evacuation orders. Please be aware that roads will still have some debris. Use caution when entering these areas. If you see road crews, please make way for them to get through to keep clearing debri

  • Sonoma County Animal Services Hosts Coffee with an ACO

    Published on October 1, 2018

    Sonoma County Animal Services invites members of the community to its Coffee with an ACO (Animal Control Officer) event on Wednesday October 3rd from 7:00 to 9:00 AM at Kaffe Mocha located at 397 Aviation Boulevard in Santa Rosa.

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