County Employment The County is hiring! County jobs offer competitive pay, good benefits and career development opportunities. Visit our online employment center today to learn more about current openings. County Employment
Broadband Master Plan Our Broadband Master Plan provides a blueprint for high-speed internet services throughout the county, identifies opportunities for improvement and allows residents to provide additional input. Click to learn more. Broadband Master Plan
ADU Incentives The County is creating a new program to build ADUs, with free project management, permitting support, design coordination and feasibility assessments for qualified homeowners. Sign up to learn more today! ADU Incentives
Homelessness Response Learn more about local homelessness response, including the Strategic Framework for Addressing Homelessness and the Rehousing Wave. Find out how you can get involved. Homelessness Response
Behind Every Employer Are you a business owner looking for resources and other support? Connect with Santa Cruz County’s Behind Every Employer network today. Behind Every Employer
Emergency Preparedness Contact the Office of Response, Recovery & Resilience to discover resources to help you prepare for emergencies and sign up for alerts, or to learn more about CZU recovery and sustainability and climate change issues. Emergency Preparedness
Apply for Benefits Nearly one-third of county residents depend on public assistance. Click here to see if you or your family are eligible for medical, food or cash assistance, or to report changes to your status. Apply for Benefits
Animal Adoptions Grow your family by adopting a pet in need of a forever home. Access other services including spay/neuter care, pay for licenses, report animal abuse and more. Animal Adoptions
Data Share Data guides decision-making through our programs and services. Learn more about your community and build customs report and dashboards through DataShare Santa Cruz County. Data Share
Elections Results Get preliminary results from the 2022 General Election. Vote and turnout totals are preliminary until voting has been certified. A certified Statement of the Vote will be delivered to the Board of Supervisors by Dec. 8. 2022. Elections Results
Mental Health Services Santa Cruz County provides a wide range of prevention and treatment options for adults, children and families. Learn more about accessing mental and behavioral health services in your community. Mental Health Services
Coronavirus Resources The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us. Learn more about accessing testing, vaccines and therapeutics, as well as community indicators across numerous demographics and geographies. Coronavirus Resources
Solid Waste and Recycling Learn more about our zero-waste goals and the county’s global leadership on programs to reduce single-use waste. Get info about composting, commercial hauling rules, landfill hours and more. Solid Waste and Recycling
Road Closures Roads in unincorporated areas of the county can be impacted by construction and severe weather. Learn more about how traffic is being impacted in your neighborhood through this interactive map. Road Closures
Beach/Water Quality Santa Cruz County evaluates bacterial water quality at beaches and freshwater locations. Visit us online for more information, including an online map of the latest water quality results. Beach/Water Quality
Broadband Access The Board of Supervisors is investing in expanded broadband access for disadvantaged communities. Learn more about our partnership with Cruzio’s Equal Access Santa Cruz County program. Broadband Access