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January 07, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Request for Qualifications for Indoor Outdoor Shelter Site(s) and Services Now Available

The County of Sonoma has released a Request for Qualifications/Proposals for Indoor-Outdoor Shelter Site(s) and Services for Homeless Individuals. Shelters are needed to address the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness on the Joe Rodota Trail and other parts of the county. The ultimate goal is to meet homeless individuals where they are and to support them in successfully transitioning into permanent supportive housing and/or permanent housing. Read full story


January 06, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Behavioral Health Residential Beds

UPDATE 1-3-20: Addendum 01 - Clarification of Language is posted on the County of Sonoma's Supplier Portal in this event's "View Comments and Attachments" section. Please login to the Supplier Portal to review the Addendum and all other associated documents. Read full story


January 03, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Behavioral Health Residential Beds

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Residential Beds. Read full story


January 03, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Housing Support Services

The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Behavioral Health Housing Support Services. Read full story


December 31, 2019 | Permit Sonoma

SepticPermitting Updates Messages

Permit Sonoma is implementing a variety of septic permitting improvements in an effort to assist customers comply with the recently adopted Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Manual version 7.0 and to make our permitting processes clearer and more efficient. Read full story


December 24, 2019

More Opportunities forAccessory Dwelling Units in Sonoma County

Changes in Statelaw related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) will take effect January 1,2020. These regulatory updates will remove minimum lot size requirements andreduce setback requirements, and private covenants (CC&Rs) may no longerprohibit ADUs on lots zoned for single family dwellings. Read full story


December 24, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County approves $12Million to address the Homelessness Crisis at the Joe Rodota Trail

OnDecember 23rd, the Board approved $12 Million for solutions to house andshelter those living on the Joe Rodota Trail. Read full story


December 18, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

County responds to the Homelessness Crisis at the Joe Rodota Trail

The County of Sonoma continues to work to find solutions to the homelessness crisis at the Joe Rodota Trail. Following direction from the Board of Supervisors, we have activated a Joint Operations Center (JOC) to expedite response and planning to address this crisis. Several County departments and stakeholders are working together ... Read full story


December 18, 2019 | County Administrator's Office

Condado responde a la crisis de personas sin hogar en el sendero Joe Rodota

El Condado de Sonoma continúa trabajando para encontrar soluciones a la crisis de personas sin hogar en el Sendero Joe Rodota. Siguiendo la dirección de la Junta de Supervisores, el Condado activó un Centro de Operaciones Conjuntas (JOC) para acelerar la planeación y respuesta ante esta crisis. Estamos trabajando con expertos, agencias regionales, y con grupos comunitarios... Read full story


December 17, 2019 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Updates on current state of the office

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) has begun using a new email notification system as a way to get information to our supporters and community partners in a way that is efficient and timely. Read full story