Storm Damage Recovery

For properties that have sustained storm damage, the Recovery Permit Center (RPC) offers streamlined repair and rebuild permitting services. The first step towards recovery is the property damage assessment inspection.
 

Property Damage Assessment Inspection

For all repair or rebuild projects, the first step will be to schedule a Property Damage Assessment Inspection (PDAI), which is offered free of charge. The inspection will consist of a site visit by an Inspector to identify site constraints and impacts to the property. Each storm damage site is often quite different, so the inspection allows staff to understand the damage conditions at each site to provide the appropriate next steps and permit application requirements.

To schedule your inspection, please email StormDamage@santacruzcountyca.gov. Include the following information:

• Name
• Address and telephone number
• Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), if you know it
• Cause of Damage (i.e., tree fall, flooding, fire) 
• Describe if there has been geologic / earth movement, e.g., landslide or debris flow.

Recovery Permit Process

If the damage assessment inspection identifies that a permit is required to repair the storm damage, please contact the Recovery Permit Center. You can contact RPC staff by email at rpc@santacruzcountyca.gov, or by scheduling an in-person or telephone appointment here.