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Notice of Intent to Award: NOFA for Community Care Expansion Preservation Funds
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: RFP for Environmental Site Remediation Work Plan
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to EBA Engineering. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View a list of our current and upcoming job opportunities, including Code Enforcement Inspector I, Health Services Department Information Systems Manager, Principal Employee Engagement Analyst, and much more! Read full story
Weekly Roundup for February 21, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Free flu vaccine clinics in February and March; 2) E-waste recycling event Feb. 21 - 23; 3) Online wildfire preparedness workshop Feb. 26; 4) Sonoma County Restaurant Week happens Feb. 24 – March 2; 5) May workshops on internet basics at Sonoma County Library; and 6) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Now Available - FY2025-2026 Notice of Funding Availability
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) will be accepting funding applications from eligible applicants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV), County Fund for Housing (CFH), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF), and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA). CDBG funds may be used for eligible capital projects, affordable housing, fair housing, and economic development activities. Read full story
Public Notice for Registration Permit: Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
Public Notice is Hereby Given, in compliance with AB1497 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 27 Section 21660.3, that the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is processing a Registration Permit for Pruitt Recycling Facility. Read full story
Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Central Disposal Site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility. Read full story
Weekly roundup for February 14, 2025
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Community survey announced on winter storm impacts; 2) Get the latest news from IOLERO; 3) Latest Sonoma County career opportunities; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
Notice of Public Hearing - FY2024-25 Substantial Amendment
The Community Development Commission will hold a public hearing next month on Wednesday, March 19th, which will take place in the Hearing Room of the Commission, located at 141 Stony Circle, Suite 210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. This hearing is related to a proposed Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, which will involve the reprogramming of HOME funds. Read full story
CAL FIRE to Release 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Maps
CAL FIRE has notified local government fire and planning departments about the potential release of the 2025 Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Maps. While the exact release date is yet to be determined, CAL FIRE issued written notice to agencies in December 2024. Read full story