HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Latest Updates

Our office will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veteran's Day.

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NEW! The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department is soliciting input on the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DPEIR) for the Draft Sixth Cycle (2023-2032 Housing Element Update Project.

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Accepting comments through October 25^th, 2024. The County of Monterey has commissioned a report on the Salinas Valley groundwater basin pursuant to Policy PS-3.1 of the 2010 General Plan. The report evaluates seawater intrusion, groundwater levels, and the total water demand for all existing uses with models predicting future uses through 2030.

Staff will return to the Board on November 12th, 2024, with to consider the report and any comments on its content. Ultimately, measures that address the findings of the investigation will be considered. Please submit comments to carrolls@countyofmonterey.gov by October 25, 2024.

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NEW! The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Carmel Lagoon Ecosystem Protective Barrier (EPB), Scenic Road Protection System (SRPS) and Interim Sandbar Management Plan (ISMP) (REF 120051) (“Carmel Lagoon Project”) has been released for public review.

You can view the EIR here, or by visiting the Carmel Lagoon Project webpage.

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Housing and Community Development Online Services>How to Register for a Citizen Access Account

Setting up a Citizen Access account is the first step toward submitting land use permit applications online. Visit our Online Permit Information page for the latest information regarding online application submittal.

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Eucalyptus Tree Removal Pilot Program: UPDATE! District 2 Residents - The County is piloting a Eucalyptus Tree Removal Program in your area over summer 2024. Under the program, qualified applicants may be able to get up to 50% off of the cost of Eucalyptus tree removal for trees located within the defensible space of structures and roadways on their properties. Applications, guidelines and other important information will be available from June 26 through August 31, 2024.

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The County of Monterey has developed educational materials as part of an ongoing program to remove discriminatory language from property documents. Please click here for flier.

Old property records may contain restrictions which prevent certain people from buying, selling, or leasing property, restrictions which are now against the law.

You can find out more about this Restrictive Covenant Modification program at: Restrictive Covenant Modifications | County of Monterey, CA.

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County of Monterey IT Department Successfully Restores Core Systems Amid CrowdStrike Software Issue
The County of Monterey Information Technology Department has effectively addressed and resolved challenges stemming from a software issue with CrowdStrike, which impacted several county core systems. As of now, all of the County of Monterey's key services are fully operational, including the critical emergency communications system, ensuring that it is serving the residents of the County of Monterey. For additional information click here.

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NOTICE OF REVISED FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 23, 2023, (English and Spanish) Resolution (Includes the new Building and Planning Fee Schedules).

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The County of Monterey is excited to share with you our new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) plans as a way to expand affordable housing within Monterey County. Click here for more information.

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Get Help with Delinquent Mortgages and Property Taxes

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