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January 10, 2020 | Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

Town Hall Meeting Regarding the Death of David Ward

In an effort to keep thecommunity informed about the David Ward investigation and to provide acommunity forum and resources, the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Reviewand Outreach (IOLERO) is holding a Town Hall Meeting. Read full story


January 08, 2020 | Department of Health Services

Request for Qualifications for Master Leasing and Site-Based Services for Permanent Supportive Housing Now Available

The County of Sonoma and the Sonoma County Community Development Commission have released a Request for Qualifications for Master Leasing Services for Permanent Supportive Housing. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2020 Read full story


January 07, 2020 | Climate Action and Resiliency

Sonoma County Launches Financing Program for Wildfire Safety and Seismic Improvements

The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) is now financing wildfire safety and seismic strengthening for both residential and commercial buildings. Read full story


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