Sacramento County Departments
Find Sacramento County departments, offices, and selected divisions below, listed alphabetically with their services and phone numbers. Phone labels distinguish administrative offices, service lines, and reporting numbers. Some services are limited to unincorporated areas or designated service areas.
Department Services and Phone Numbers
| Name | Services | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Services | Bradshaw Animal Shelter, pet adoption, lost and found animals, pet licensing, and animal service requests within the department's service area. | (916) 368-7387 |
| Assessor's Office | Property assessments, assessed-value questions, parcel records, and property tax exemptions. Tax payments are handled by Tax Collection and Licensing. | (916) 875-0700 |
| Board of Supervisors | County policies, budget decisions, public meetings, and assistance identifying the supervisor who represents your district. | General information: (916) 874-5411 |
| Building Permits and Inspection Division | Building permit applications, plan review, inspections, and building code information for projects in unincorporated Sacramento County. | (916) 875-5296 |
| Business Environmental Resource Center | Helps businesses understand environmental regulations, identify permit requirements, prevent pollution, and adopt sustainable practices. Provides compliance assistance rather than issuing permits. | (916) 874-2100 |
| Clerk of the Board of Supervisors | Board meeting agendas, minutes, official records, and instructions for submitting public comments. | (916) 874-5411 |
| Code Enforcement Division | Property maintenance, zoning, and other code violations within county jurisdiction. Submit new complaints through 311; contact the assigned officer about an existing case. |
General questions:
(916) 874-6444 Report a violation: 311 or (916) 875-4311 |
| Conflict Criminal Defenders | Coordinates court-appointed private attorneys for eligible defendants when the Public Defender cannot provide representation because of a conflict or staffing limitations. | (916) 874-6535 |
| Consolidated Utilities Billing and Service | Account balances, billing statements, payments, account changes, and customer service for county-billed utilities. | (916) 875-5555 |
| Coroner's Office | Investigations of deaths within the Coroner's jurisdiction, case information, coroner reports, and release of personal property held by the office. | (916) 874-9320 |
| County Clerk/Recorder | Birth, death, and marriage certificates; marriage licenses and ceremonies; and recording property documents. Fictitious business name filings are handled by Finance's Business License Unit. | (916) 874-6334 |
| County Counsel | Legal advice and representation for county government, officials, and related public entities. Does not provide personal legal advice to residents. | (916) 874-5544 |
| County Engineering | Civil improvement plan review, site improvement permits, surveying, and special district engineering services. | Public information: (916) 874-6525 |
| County Executive Office | County administration, implementation of Board policies, and coordination among departments. Routine service requests go to the responsible department or 311. | (916) 874-5833 |
| Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures | Agricultural inspections, pesticide use regulation, pest prevention, and inspection of commercial scales, fuel pumps, and other measuring devices. | (916) 875-6603 |
| Department of Airports | County airport operations, facilities, and passenger information. Flight reservations, cancellations, and airline baggage claims are handled by the airline. | Airport information: (916) 929-5411 |
| Department of Child, Family and Adult Services | Child welfare, adult protective services, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and support for vulnerable children and adults. Use the abuse reporting numbers for suspected child, elder, or dependent adult abuse. |
Administration:
(916) 875-4406 Child abuse reports: (916) 875-5437 Elder or dependent adult abuse reports: (916) 874-9377 |
| Department of Child Support Services | Establishing parentage, establishing or modifying child support orders, collecting support payments, and assistance with child support cases. | (866) 901-3212 |
| Department of Community Development | Oversees building permits and inspection, planning and environmental review, code enforcement, and county engineering. Division contacts are listed separately for specific applications and cases. | General reception: (916) 875-5296 |
| Department of Finance | County accounting, treasury, investments, tax collection, business licensing, utility billing, and revenue recovery. Payment and account contacts are listed under the relevant divisions. | Finance Administration: (916) 874-6744 |
| Department of General Services | County purchasing and contracts, facilities, fleet operations, real estate management, and surplus property. | (916) 876-6192 |
| Department of Health Services | Public health, behavioral health, and county primary care programs. | Administration: (916) 875-6091 |
| Department of Homeless Services and Housing | Coordinates county homelessness response, outreach, shelter programs, and housing initiatives. Call 211 for help accessing shelter. |
Department voicemail:
(916) 875-0039 Shelter assistance: 211 |
| Department of Human Assistance | Applications, eligibility, renewals, and case assistance for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Assistance, and related benefits. | Benefits Service Center: (800) 560-0976 |
| Department of Personnel Services | County job opportunities, recruitment, hiring procedures, employee benefits, and personnel administration. | (916) 874-5764 |
| Department of Regional Parks | County regional parks, trails, park passes, facility reservations, and maintenance concerns. City and other park district facilities may have separate operators. | General information: (916) 875-6961 |
| Department of Technology | Information systems, communications infrastructure, and technology support for county government operations. | General information: (916) 874-7752 |
| Department of Transportation | County-maintained roads, traffic signals, signs, roadway maintenance, and transportation improvements. City streets and state highways are handled by separate agencies. | (916) 874-6291 |
| Department of Waste Management and Recycling | County garbage, recycling, and organics collection; cart requests; bulky waste pickup; and disposal facilities. Residential collection is limited to the county's service area. | Collection and billing customer service: (916) 875-5555 |
| Department of Water Resources | Drainage, floodplain management, stormwater programs, and water supply services within the department's jurisdiction. Billing questions go to Consolidated Utilities Billing and Service. | General information: (916) 874-6851 |
| District Attorney's Office | Criminal prosecution, victim and witness assistance, and information about matters handled by the office. Court records and hearing information are handled by the court. | (916) 874-6218 |
| Environmental Management Department | Food facility inspections and permits, environmental health complaints, and hazardous materials regulation. | General information: (916) 875-8440 |
| Office of Budget and Debt Management | County budget documents, budget preparation, financial planning, and management of county debt. |
Chief Fiscal Officer:
(916) 874-7876 County Debt Officer: (916) 874-5239 |
| Office of Economic Development | Business startup and expansion assistance, site selection, investment inquiries, and coordination with permitting and development offices. | (916) 874-5220 |
| Office of Emergency Services | Emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and coordination of county response and recovery. Use 911 for an immediate emergency. |
Administration:
(916) 874-4670 Emergencies: 911 |
| Office of Governmental Relations and Legislation | County legislative priorities, advocacy on state and federal legislation, and intergovernmental policy coordination. | (916) 874-4627 |
| Office of Labor Relations | County collective bargaining agreements, labor negotiations, grievances, and employee-management relations. | (916) 874-7095 |
| Planning and Environmental Review Division | Zoning, land use applications, development entitlements, and environmental review for projects in unincorporated Sacramento County. | Main reception: (916) 874-6141 |
| Probation Department | Adult and juvenile probation supervision, court reports, and rehabilitation programs. People under supervision should contact their assigned officer about reporting requirements. | (916) 874-1500 |
| Public Defender's Office | Court-appointed defense representation for eligible clients and assistance with assigned cases. Existing clients should contact their assigned attorney about their case. | (916) 874-6411 |
| Public Information Office | County news, public communications, and media inquiries. Use 311 for routine service requests or help identifying the responsible department. | Media contact: (916) 874-5001 |
| Revenue Recovery Division | Collection notices, outstanding balances, payments, and payment arrangements for accounts referred to Revenue Recovery. Have your account number ready when calling. | (916) 875-7500 |
| Sheriff's Office | Law enforcement in the Sheriff's service area, non-emergency crime reports, and detention services. Jail and inmate matters have facility-specific contacts. |
Non-emergency:
(916) 874-5115 Emergencies: 911 |
| Tax Collection and Licensing Division | Property tax bills and payments, county business licenses, and fictitious business name filings. Assessed-value and exemption questions go to the Assessor. |
Secured property tax automated line:
(916) 874-6622 Unsecured property taxes: (916) 874-7833 Business licenses and fictitious business names: (916) 874-6644 |
| Voter Registration and Elections | Voter registration, ballot replacement and tracking, voting locations, election administration, and election results. | (916) 875-6451 |