Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, walk-ins only
Contact Us by Phone or Email
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
Administration: cityplan@santacruzca.gov or 831-420-5110
Rental: rental@santacruzca.gov or 831-420-5140
Code Compliance: codecompliance@santacruzca.gov or 831-420-5111
Current Planning: planningcounter@santacruzca.gov or 831-420-5416
Building & Safety: permits@santacruzca.gov or bcounter@santacruzca.gov or 831-420-5120
Payments can be made over the phone during listed hours or via the secure drop off bin on the wall to the right.
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City Holidays and Closures
Wednesday, January 1– New Year's Day Holiday
Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 17 – President’s Day
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19 – Juneteenth
Friday, July 4 – Independence Day
Monday, September 1 – Labor Day
Tuesday, November 11 – Veterans Day Holiday
Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 28 – Day after Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Holiday
Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Holiday
Please note that City Hall is closed to the public for the period between the last week of December and the first week of January. Normal services will resume the second week of January.