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Reporte del CEO 9/15/2026

Published on September 11, 2026

Chief Executive Officer Reporte a la Junta de Supervisores Haga

CEO Report 9/15/2026

Published on September 11, 2026

Chief Executive Officer Report to Board of Supervisors

EMAIL SCAM ALERT

Published on September 11, 2026

A series of fraudulent emails are being sent to applicants with Planning and Building Services purporting to be from either former PBS Director Julia Krog or current Interim Director Richard Angley requiring that additional funds be paid in order to continue processing a permit or as credit towards a future application.

Website Launch and Workforce Development Initiatives

Published on September 02, 2026

Board of Supervisors Highlights Website Launch and Workforce Development Initiatives

USPS Updated Postmark Process

Published on December 24, 2025

Important – The USPS has updated the postmark process effective December 24,2025.

USPS Postmark is the Day of Processing which will mean a +/- 1–2-day delay in the postmark date. This is critical for deadlines (taxes, ballot, etc.)

If you need Same-Day Postmark: Go to the USPS Counter and request a Manual Postmark. For more information go to: Postmarking Myths and Facts.

Mendocino County Recognizes June 2026 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month
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Events

Family Story Time

October 23, 2026

We welcomes all children and caregivers to join us for a fun half-hour story time.

Story and Play Time

October 23, 2026

Start your morning listening to a story with play time to follow.

SoulCollage© Workshop

October 23, 2026

In SoulCollage© you need no art experience or skill, just intuition to choose the images that appeal. Join us for this soul-searching collage workshop on Friday, October 23rd at 3 PM.
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Meetings & Agendas

MHRB November 2, 2026

November 02, 2026

Mendocino historical Review Board meeting to be held on November 2, 2026.

Board of Supervisors

November 03, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors

November 04, 2026

Regular Closed Session
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  • Pay Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Please be aware electronic payment fees will apply. Credit card payments incur a fee of 2.35% of the transaction amount. Debit Visa cards are $3.50 for Visa debit cards and electronic checks payments are no cost to the taxpayer.
  • How is Property Zoned? Zoning is done according to the General Plan and is split into three divisions, which concern the Coastal Zone, the Town of Mendocino, and the Unincorporated Areas of the County (land outside the 5 cities).
  • Septic or Well Permits Septic systems and Wells require permits for creation, transfer, or sometime maintenance. Resources and applications are governed by the Environmental Health's land use policies.
  • Food Handlers or Manager Certification Food handler certification is necessary to work in food service. You can find a list of accredited organizations to get that certification
  • Appeal my Property Assessment Homeowners who disagree with the Assessor’s valuation may file an appeal, with decisions rendered based on evidence presented during a public hearing.
  • Record a Deed The County Recorder records many types of couments, including real property records, financing documents, and maps.
  • Pay my Property Tax Calculate your tax bill and make a payment online.
  • Rent a Veteran's Memorial Hall Select one of the County's several Veteran's Memorial Hall to see the amenitties provided at each and then email to rent one of them.
  • Report Child Abuse If you're unsure whether to report suspected abuse, please call our hotline at (866) 236-0368. Our trained professionals can provide guidance and support in making the right decision.
  • Building Inspection An issued building permit for an approved project will require at least one inspection by a building inspector in order for the project to receive a final permit status. However, depending on the project type and extent, multiple inspections may be required throughout various stages of the project, prior to receiving its final permit status.
  • Certified Producers Certificate (Farmers Market) A Certified Producer Certificate (CPC) is required for all agricultural products that are to be sold at the market. CPCs must be filled in completely, including varieties of all commodities. For example, Tomato is a commodity and Sweet 100 is a variety of that commodity.
  • Encroachment / Transportation Permit If you need to build something that will improve or otherwise encroach upon a county road. Please allow at least ten (10) business days to process your request.
  • Cannabis Facilities Business License Apply for licenses for the following cannabis-related business types Processing Facilities, Manufacturing Facilities, Testing Laboratories, Retailers/Dispensaries, Retailers/Nurseries, Distribution Facilities, or Micro-businesses.
  • Business License Apply for a business license to operate in the unincorporated areas of the County or if your business doesn't operate from a fixed location.
  • Dog License Get a license for your dog to make them easier to find if they are lost and as proof of required vaccinations.
  • Cannabis Cultivation Business License Apply for or renew your Cannabis Cultivation Business License through the Accela portal.
  • Request a Public Defender If you have been charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney, you will be assigned an attorney from the public defender’s office. Our office’s practice consists predominantly of criminal defense litigation. We defend adults and juveniles charged with crimes ranging from petty-theft to capital murders.
  • Jury Service or Traffic Ticket Jury Service and Traffic Tickets are managed by the Mendocino County Superior Court, which is an affiliated agency. You can follow this to visit their external site.
  • Make a Court Payment Make a payment for court ordered debt including fines, fees, and restitution for the Superior Court of Mendocino County, Probation, and Public Defender
  • Vote By Mail In California, all active voters receive Vote-by-Mail ballots. You can check the status of your ballot using our online lookup tool.
  • Find my Polling Place You can find a list of poling places here or use the online tool to find yours.
  • Emergency Alerts Sign up for MendoAlert, the County's emergency alerts system.
  • Sheriff-Coroner Visit the website for the Mendocino County Sheriff-Coroner.
  • Rent the Museum's Wonacott Room The Wonacott Meeting Room has all you need for meetings, presentations, and conferences. The space can accommodate up to 39 people and is equipped with tables, chairs, a large screen TV with HDMI access, a sink and a refrigerator.
    The Wonacott Courtyard is perfect for hosting parties, picnics, classes, or other small-scale events.
  • Register to Vote You may register to vote in the Office of the County Clerk, in any Department of Motor Vehicles Office and in many city halls and libraries and online. You may also call our office and a voter registration form will be mailed to you.
    The registration deadline for each election is 15 days prior to the election.
  • Register to be a County Contractor All vendors are asked to please register on the Planet Bid System portal. Contractors on our registry will be notified of bids for projects requiring trades for which they are licensed. In compliance with the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act, our list of contractors is updated annually.
  • Rent the Behavioral Health Training Center The Behavioral Health Regional Training Center (Max capacity 73) located in Redwood Valley provides County and regional organizations with space for mental health trainings and training events. The BHTRC has a max capacity of 73 and has an additional area with refrigerator, sink, counter-space, and serving window for food preparation and serving.
  • Rent a County Conference Room Contact Human Resources in order to reserve one of the County's conference rooms.
  • Reserve a County Park Email the Parks Division to reserve a park or picnic table space in one of the Counties parks.
  • Bid on County Contracts Look at the list of current requests for proposals, quotes, and bids.
  • Report a Road Problem If you have a concern relating to a County maintained road or would like to report a problem, please contact our main office. You can also fill out this online report form with the information and we will be happy to relay it to the County Yard that takes care of that road.
  • Report an Abandoned Vehicle The Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program is removes abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof from private or public property, including highways. Qualifying vehicles located upon publicly maintained roads and property are prioritized over vehicles located on private roads and private property.
  • Report a Code Violation The Code Enforcement Division is a reactive agency; this means investigations are conducted only after a complaint has been reported. It conducts its investigations based on a list of priorities provided by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors.
  • Report Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse If you're unsure whether to report suspected abuse, please call our hotline at (877) 327-1799. Our trained professionals can provide guidance and support in making the right decision.
  • Beekeeping License Start your own apiary! All beekeepers within the county are required to register their colonies with the County Commissioner. The purpose of registration is designed to bring beekeepers and pesticide applicators together by tracking and safeguarding hive locations across California.
  • Report an Animal Bite Please make sure that you leave your contact information in case an Animal Protection Officer needs to contact you. Animal Protection doesn't give out witness information.
  • Marriage License A marriage license may be obtained by appearing in person in the office of the County Clerk. Couples will need to complete an application. The Marriage License Application is available both online and in our office. A current picture ID is required for each party. Appointments are also required for marriage licenses and ceremonies.
  • Make a Public Records Request You can review previous requests and responsive documents, or submit your own new request for public documents. Start your communication with the County of Mendocino by submitting your request using our Public Records Request Portal.
  • Request Birth, Death, oir Marriage Records All applicants requesting certified copies of Birth, Death or Marriage certificates by mail or fax must complete an application form and their signature must be notarized.
  • Search Public Records Search our online Index of Public Records: Official Public Records, Fictitious Business Names, Professional Registrations, CEQA Filings and Maps.
  • Apply for County Employment Apply for a job at the County or find one with one of our affiliated agencies.
  • Election Information Find candidate statement, ballot measure summaries, election results, and more.
  • Inmate Lookup Find information regarding arrested or incarcerated people in Mendocino County.
  • Burn Permit Burn permits are managed by the Air Quality Management District. This link will take you to their site.
  • Building Permit If building structure or making modifications to an existing structure, you need a building permit from the Planning & Building Department. There are some kinds of projects that are exempt from this requirement.

Board of Supervisors

Madeline Cline

District 1 Supervisor

Maureen Mulheren

District 2 Supervisor

John Haschak

District 3 Supervisor

Bernie Norvell

District 4 Supervisor

Ted Williams

District 5 Supervisor
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