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CITY/COUNTY REPORTS
This is intended as a guide only. Please read all information and instructions on the individual report forms. For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate department within the city or county.

MONTEREY COUNTY
Not Required but Recommended: Property Disclosure Report may be obtained
Online (Velocity Hall)
Fee: $75 plus $12.50 processing fee
IMPORTANT! Please print out and read the detailed instructions before using the online Velocity Hall system.
CLICK HERE for instructions in pdf format

By Mail: Completed Disclosure Request form with fees mailed to:
Monterey County P&BI
P. O. Box 1208, Salinas, CA 93901;
Fee: $75; or
In Person: Completed Disclosure Request form with fees at:
Monterey County P&BI Permit Center
240 Church Street, Salinas
Fee: $75
Phone: 883-7500 or 755-5025
or 385-3815 • Fax: 384-3289
County Disclosure Request Form CLICK HERE


SHORT-TERM RENTAL POLICIES
This is intended as a guide only. For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate department within the city or county.

County of Monterey
 Non-Coastal:
Administrative permit required for rentals less than 30 days in R-1 zoning district
Minimum rental period 7 days
Zoning Ordinance 21.64.280

 Coastal:
Contact: Planning and Building Inspection Department (831) 883-7500


WATER RETROFIT/OTHER INFORMATION
Each of the three water districts has the same water retrofit requirements, and each water district has its own water certification form. Please be sure to use the proper form.

Every property (residential or commercial) in Monterey County that changes ownership is subject to the water retrofit requirements and a retrofit certification form must be completed and submitted to the proper water agency. If the property is in the unincorporated county (not within city limits) and you are unsure of which water district has jurisdiction, check the MPWMD Map, or contact the MPWMD at 658-5600 with the parcel number.

MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (MPWMD)
Website Properties within the boundaries of the MPWMD. Includes the cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, and Seaside; the unincorporated areas of Carmel Valley and portions of Hwy 68.

MPWMD BoundaryMap:
MPWMD Retrofit Certification Form
Rebate Info/Form
Forms, Other:

Admin. Phone: 831/658-5600

MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY (MCWRA)
Website Properties in the cities of Salinas, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City and Soledad; the unincorporated areas of North Monterey County, South Monterey County and any other area that is not covered by MPWMD.

Monterey County Retrofit Certification Form

Admin. Phone: 831/755-4860


TREE ORDINANCES
This is intended as a guide only. For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate department within the city or county.

COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Non-Coastal:
Zoning Ordinance Title 21.64.260 Preservation of Oak and Other Protected Trees
Coastal:
Regulations vary. Contact the County Planning and Building Inspection Department: (831) 883-7500

  BUSINESS LICENSE INFORMATION
Please read all instructions on Business License applications thoroughly as they vary from city to city.
NOTE: Please check with the individual city if your place of business (main office) is your home. Restrictions and/or prohibitions may apply.

Business License Not Required
in the Unincorporated Areas of Monterey County.


ZONING CODES
This is intended as a guide only. For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate department within the city or county.

COUNTY OF MONTEREY
Title 20 - Coastal Zoning
Title 21 – Inland Zoning


 SIGNS, REAL ESTATE
This is intended as a guide only and is subject to change. For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate department within the city or county.

State law allows temporary real estate signs to be placed off-site on private property with property owner’s permission.

Attention devices (i.e. balloons, banners, lights) are prohibited in all jurisdictions.

Note: Failure to obey sign regulations could result in the confiscation of your sign, with required fees to retrieve your sign.

COUNTY OF MONTEREY

ON-SITE FOR SALE: Not to exceed 7 Sq Ft and 6 Ft in height, signs must be removed no later than 10 days after close of escrow

ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE: Not to exceed 7 Sq Ft and 6 Ft in height, signs must be removed no later than 10 days after close of escrow

OFF-SITE*
Not to exceed 7 sq ft and 4 ft in height, allowed from 10 AM to dusk, not allowed in any road right-of-way

Planning & Building Inspection
831-755-5192


VIEW PROTECTION POLICIES
This is intended as a guide only. For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate department within the city or county. Check the jurisdictions’ municipal codes for height regulations on residential units for specific parcels. State law does not protect existing views.

MONTEREY COUNTY
Policies vary countywide
Contact: Planning and Building Department (831) 755-5025


PROP. 60 PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER

Prop. 60 Property Tax Transfer Information/Checklist
 (Prop60ChklstMCAR.pdf)
Allows seniors aged 55 years of age and older to move and reside in another home of equal or lesser value within the same county, and to transfer the property taxes from the original home to the newly purchased home. Other restrictions and requirements apply.

 Prop. 60 Application Form
 (Prop60App.pdf)


SOLICITATION ORDINANCES/POLICIES
This is intended as a guide only. For more detailed information, please contact the appropriate department within the city or county.

City/County Solicitation Ordinance/Policy Matrix

MONTEREY COUNTY
Solicitation permitted veterans may waive license fees,
Iterant Vendor License from sheriff's office
No Penalty
Sheriff's Office 755-3751