San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County covers 3,301 square miles of California, with the county seat at San Luis Obispo.
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- San Luis Obispo County property tax search and paymentProperty records · Property taxes
Search for a property and pay taxes online, with no fee for paper check or eCheck and a 2.35% card fee.
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- California property taxIn California the County Assessor values your home and land under Proposition 13 and the Treasurer-Tax Collector sends the bill. The Board of Equalization oversees the county assessors and explains the exclusions and exemptions.
- San Luis Obispo County AssessorProperty owner
The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.
Tom Bordonaro, Assessor- Phone
- (805) 781-5643
- San Luis Obispo County zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- California Environmental Protection AgencyCalifornia's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterFlood zones
Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
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- California floodplain and flood mapsCalifornia's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- San Luis Obispo County RecorderPlats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
Elaina Cano, County Clerk-Recorder- Phone
- 805-781-5228
- Address
- 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
- California septic system permitsSeptic systems
California calls a septic system an onsite wastewater treatment system. The state sets the policy and your county or regional water board issues the permit. Start here for the rules and the local agency.
- San Luis Obispo County building and land use permitsBuilding permits
Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.
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- California building code and construction permitsThe California Building Standards Code, Title 24, applies statewide and is adopted by the Building Standards Commission. Your city or county building department issues the permit and does the inspections, and may add local amendments.
- California state landsPublic land
State-owned land in California: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- California food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official California food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- California local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- California unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official California unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- California Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find California Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- California energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find California energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- California WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- California CalWORKs child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance for qualifying CalWORKs families, application information, and county contacts. Check current eligibility and funding with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo vouchers and public housingRent help and public housing
Apply for Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) or public housing, or ask about waiting lists, with the local housing authority. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the agency.
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- California rental assistance and public housingLearn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- San Luis Obispo County homelessness helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Ask the county about emergency help with housing costs, shelter, homelessness services or avoiding eviction. Check current availability and eligibility with the county.
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- California emergency shelter and eviction helpFind emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- California CalWORKs cash aidCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- California child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- California Department of AgingSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- California Department of RehabilitationDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- California veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- California unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- California driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- California consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- California emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
San Luis Obispo County offices
- One phone line for 3 offices
- Phone
- 805-781-5000
- San Luis Obispo County ClerkOfficial records, meetings and licences.Elaina Cano, County Clerk-Recorder
- Address
- 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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- San Luis Obispo County GISSan Luis Obispo County Assessor keeps the maps and GIS for San Luis Obispo County.
- Address
- 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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- San Luis Obispo County GIS mapThe official interactive GIS map for San Luis Obispo County. Open it to search a property and see its parcel and the other map layers the county publishes.
- San Luis Obispo County land use and parcel viewerSan Luis Obispo County's public map viewer for parcel boundaries and local map layers.
- San Luis Obispo County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- San Luis Obispo County Building and Permits and Planning and ZoningBuilding permits and inspections.Zoning, land use and development review.
- Address
- 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
- Website
- San Luis Obispo County zoning and land use, listed above
- San Luis Obispo County Treasurer-Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.James W. Hamilton, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator
- Phone
- (805) 781-5831
- Address
- 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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- San Luis Obispo County Environmental ServicesCounty environmental health services. Call to confirm who issues septic permits here.
- Phone
- (805) 781-5544
- Address
- 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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- San Luis Obispo County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- (805) 781-5252
- Address
- 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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- San Luis Obispo County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for San Luis Obispo County is at the Templeton Service Center, 65 S Main St Ste 106, Templeton, CA 93465. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (805) 434-0396
- Address
- 65 S Main St Ste 106, Templeton, CA 93465
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Other county departments (11)
- LOCAC - Los Osos Community Advisory CouncilYou can learn about land use projects under review in Los Osos, see meeting dates, read the council's recommendations, and sign up for email updates.
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- North Coast Advisory Council (NCAC)You can view NCAC meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, council members, area maps, and contact the council about land use and transportation matters for the North Coast area.
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- SLO County APCD (Air Pollution Control District)Residents can check air quality, file air quality complaints, read air pollution rules and fees, and sign up for air quality alerts.
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- SLO County Airport (SBP)You can find airline, flight status, parking, ground transportation, and general aviation information for San Luis Obispo County Airport.
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- Avila Valley Advisory CouncilYou can read AVAC meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and current issues, and request an invitation to its Zoom meetings to comment on discretionary projects in Avila Beach, Avila Valley, and San Luis Port.
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- ReadySLOYou can learn how to prepare for emergencies, check current emergency information and evacuation zones, read about El Niño, and sign up for AlertSLO alerts.
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- San Luis Obispo County Fire DepartmentResidents can learn about the county fire department's services, mission, fire marshal and hazard abatement programs, training, and emergency response.
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- Dairy Creek Golf CourseYou can book or cancel tee times, check rates, reserve a practice bay, sign up for lessons, and learn about the county-run nine-hole golf course.
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- San Luis Obispo County Law LibraryYou can check library hours and location, search legal research databases, find self-help court forms and local rules, and get information on legal clinics and attorney resources.
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- SLO County ParksYou can find San Luis Obispo County campgrounds, day-use parks, dog parks, trails, golf courses, and fee schedules, and make reservations or contact park staff.
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- SLO SheriffYou can find the Sheriff's Office annual report, public logs, crime map, forms and applications, jail information, and contact details for the Sheriff-Coroner.
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Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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About San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County covers 3,301 square miles of California, with the county seat at San Luis Obispo. The County Assessor values your house and land, the Treasurer-Tax Collector bills and collects the tax, and the County Recorder keeps recorded land documents.
Cities in San Luis Obispo County
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- AtascaderoAtascadero Clerk · (805) 470-3400
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) Clerk · 805-706-3600
- Grover BeachGrover Beach Clerk · (805) 473-4568
- Morro Bay
- Pismo Beach
- San Luis Obispo