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IMPORTANT: This is not an appropriate forum for public comments about a specific project.
The mission of Permit Sonoma is to help residents and businesses successfully navigate the Sonoma County permitting process to support agriculture, housing, economic development, and land stewardship. To make public comments in the public record, please contact the assigned staff person at http://www.sonoma-county.org/prmd/contact-emp.htm
10/01/2026
📢 REMINDER: Friday Office Closure Begins TOMORROW!
Beginning October 2, Permit Sonoma's in-person service counter will be closed on Fridays. Our staff will still be working, inspections will continue, and online services will remain available!
💻 Apply, pay, submit and schedule online at PermitSonoma.org.
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📢 RECORDATORIO: ¡Cerramos los viernes a partir de mañana!
A partir del 2 de octubre, la ventanilla de atención al público de Permit Sonoma estará cerrada los viernes. ¡Nuestro personal seguirá trabajando, las inspecciones continuarán y los servicios en línea estarán disponibles!
💻 Solicite permisos, realice pagos, presente documentos y programe inspecciones en PermitSonoma.org.
08/18/2026
FBI Warning: Permit Fee Phishing Scam 🚨
The FBI is alerting the public about a nationwide phishing scam targeting people involved in planning or building projects.
Criminals are impersonating city and county officials—using real permit details like property addresses, application numbers, and staff names—to send convincing fake emails requesting payment.
These messages may:
• Look official with logos and formatting
• Include detailed permit information
• Contain fake invoices
• Urge immediate payment to avoid delays
• Request payment via wire transfer, apps, or cryptocurrency
⚠️ Protect yourself:
• Don’t trust emails based on appearance alone
• Double-check the sender’s email address and domain
• Always verify payment requests by contacting Permit Sonoma directly
🔗 Official website: https://permitsonoma.org/
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (707) 565-1900
If you receive a suspicious message or believe you’ve been targeted:
• Report it to Permit Sonoma
• File a complaint with the FBI: www.ic3.gov
Stay alert. When in doubt, verify before you pay. See less
2026 Sonoma County Chipper Program
The Sonoma County Fire Prevention Division of Permit Sonoma provides free chipping to residents who are making their properties more wildfire resilient. The purpose of the program is to create defensible space, specifically around the home, structures, and access routes to the structures, for properties located in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. Please note that our crews have the right to deny chipper service when a request is outside the program's scope or does not meet the requirements.
https://www.chipperday.com/SonomaCountyFP
07/09/2026
Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Policy Update
On June 16, 2026, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board approved the County of Sonoma’s Local Agency Management Program, known as LAMP, for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.
OWTS are commonly known as septic systems. The State OWTS Policy requires local jurisdictions to receive Regional Water Quality Control Board approval in order to regulate these systems locally.
The County submitted its LAMP in December 2025 and a revised version in March 2026. Approval of the LAMP supports continued local oversight of septic systems in Sonoma County.
Learn more: PermitSonoma.org/OWTSManual
07/08/2026
Plan Ahead for Building Inspections
Permit Sonoma is currently experiencing a high volume of building inspection requests. Due to request volume and current staffing levels, inspections are being scheduled about five days out instead of the typical next-day availability.
Applicants and contractors are encouraged to plan ahead when scheduling inspections to help avoid project delays.
For more information, visit the Building Division website or contact the Building Inspection Division at (707) 565-1679.
Learn more: PermitSonoma.org/Building
07/07/2026
Now Online: Septic Design & Construction Plan Review
Permit Sonoma has expanded Digital Plan Review (DPR) to include Septic Construction Applications (SEP) and Septic Design Applications (SDA).
Applicants can now submit plans, receive review comments, and upload revisions online through DPR.
Learn more: PermitSonoma.org/DPRHelp
🐾 Fireworks aren't just illegal in most of Sonoma County, they're terrifying for your pets.
Loud booms can send dogs and cats running in a panic. Keep them indoors in a safe, familiar space, and make sure their ID tags are up to date, just in case.
Want to see fireworks the right way? Sonoma County hosts organized firework events throughout the county, where trained professionals handle the show safely. 🎆✨
Skip the backyard fireworks, check out a local event instead, and keep your pets calm and safe at home.
Happy Fourth of July, Sonoma County. Let's celebrate safely, together. 🇺🇸🐶🐱
📍 Full regulations & event info: permitsonoma.org
🎆 Living in Sonoma County? Know YOUR city's fireworks rules before the Fourth.
🚫 Cotati, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Sonoma & Windsor: ALL fireworks banned, no exceptions.
🚫 Santa Rosa: every firework is illegal — in the city AND surrounding unincorporated areas.
⚠️ Cloverdale: only State-approved fireworks sold locally are allowed. Anything that flies, shoots, or explodes = illegal, and patrols are out enforcing it.
💰 Petaluma & Rohnert Park: zero tolerance, even for fireworks once considered legal — fines up to $1,000.
Bottom line: check your city's rules, and when in doubt, don't light it.
📍 Full regulations: permitsonoma.org
Know before you light this Fourth of July, Sonoma County.
In unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, ALL fireworks are illegal, including sparklers. The Sonoma Sheriff will be strictly enforcing this ban, and violators can face arrest, fines, or jail time. Penalties increase for fireworks classified as dangerous.
See illegal fireworks in your neighborhood? Report them to your local law enforcement agency.
Protect your family, your pets, and our dry hillsides. Let's celebrate safely, together.
📍 Full regulations: permitsonoma.org
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