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1. What do I do about abandoned vehicles?

View a description of the county's abandoned vehicle removal process.

2. What is the Adult Literacy Program?

The Placer Adult Literacy Service (PALS) is operated by the Placer County Library.

3. How can I find more information about agricultural matter?

For more information, visit the Agricultural Commissioner's page.

4. Where do I find information about air pollution matter?

Visit the Air Pollution Control District's page for more information.

5. How do I arrange animal removal?

To arrange the removal of a dead animal or nuisance wild animal, contact the Animal Services office.

6. Can you provide information about the Assigned Counsel Program?

Placer County has an Assigned Counsel Program to provide public defense resources for indigent defendants in cases where the county's contract Public Defender and first level conflict firms are unable to provide such services.

7. How do I get a birth/death certificate?

Visit the Vital Statistics page for a birth certificate issued this year or last year and visit the Vital Records page for a certificate issued before last year.

8. Do I need a building plan third-party review?

The Building Department provides a third-party plan review option, for applicants who wish to expedite the building plan check process.

9. How do I rent County buildings?

The six Veterans Memorial Halls and other community halls maintained and supervised by Placer County are available for rent. View further information on Memorial Hall or community hall rental.

10. Where can I find information about residential burning?

View further information on residential burning in Placer County.

11. What is the bus schedule?

Visit the Public Works Placer County Transit schedule page, call 530-885-2877 or 530-550-1212 in Tahoe, or your city bus company.

12. How can I get a business fictitious name statement?

Contact the:
Recorder (County Clerk)
2954 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone: 530-886-5600

13. How do I view a calendar of events?

The calendar of events in Placer County is maintained by the Placer County Visitors' Center.

14. Who is in the U.S. House of Representatives?

The following members are in the U.S. House of Representatives:

• 1st Congressional District, Doug LaMalfa
• 4th Congressional District, Tom McClintock

15. Who are the U.S. Senate members for California?

Senator Diane Feinstein and Senator Kamala D. Harris are members of the U.S. Senate.

16. Who are the California Assembly Members?

Placer County is represented by:

• Brian Dahle, 1st Assembly District
• Frank Bigelow, 5th Assembly District
• Beth Gaines, 6th Assembly District

17. How can I find information about the California State Senator?

Placer County is represented by Ted Gaines, 1st Senate District and Jim Nielsen, 4th Senate District.

18. How do I find information about Child Protective Services?

Children's Protective Services are part of the County's Child and Adult Crisis and Emergency Services (ACCESS) Division. 

19. What are the cities and towns in Placer County?

View a page with information on incorporated cities and towns, and other communities in Placer County.

20. How do I report code compliance issues?

Code compliance matters are handled by the Building Division.

21. When was the County's 150th Anniversary?

Placer County was established in April 1851 and celebrated its 150th anniversary from April 2001 to April 2002.

22. Where can I find county acronyms?

View a list of acronyms commonly used by county officials and staff.

23. What is the County Archives and Research Center?

The Museums Department maintains the Placer County Archives and Research Center.

24. Where can I view the County budget?

View county budget information.

25. How do I view the County Code?

The Placer County code is now available online.

26. How do I apply for County employment?

Apply for a job online.

27. What are the County holidays?

These are the official county holidays.

28. Where can I read County news releases?

Recent county news releases are available on the website.

29. How do I submit County vendor registration?

Register your company to provide goods or services to the County. For assistance with this process, contact the Procurement Services Division at 530-886-2122.

30. What is dispute resolution?

Placer County has a dispute resolution service, Placer Dispute Resolution Service. The service is free to county residents and can help resolve disputes in many areas, including neighborhood disagreements, tenant/landlord disputes, and business problems.

31. How do I access divorce decrees?

You can access this information from the Superior Court of California, which is a separate state entity.

32. How can I prepare/plan for emergencies?

View information on basic emergency preparation and family emergency planning you can do to protect yourself and your family.

33. Is there a film office in Placer County?

The Placer County Lake Tahoe Film Office can help with information on locations and resources for film and TV producers.

34. Where are the fire agencies?

Find fire agencies located in Placer County.

35. How can I find information about the Flood Control District?

View further information on the Placer County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

36. Where are the garbage disposal sites?

Find the garbage disposal sites in Placer County.

37. Where is Gold Country Fairgrounds?

View a map showing the location of the Gold Country Fairgrounds at:
1273 High Street
Auburn, CA 95603

The fairgrounds are not operated by Placer County.

38. How do I access grand jury reports?

You can access this information from the Superior Court of California, which is a separate state entity.

39. I want to find information about health issues, where do I look?

Visit the Health and Human Services page for health information.

40. Who do I contact about housing issues?

Contact the Housing Authority, in Human Services, at 530-889-7676. Further information on the county's Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as Section 8, is available.

41. Where can I find information for seniors?

Seniors First, a non-profit agency in Auburn, provides information for Placer County senior residents on a variety of matters. Their phone numbers are 530-889-9500 or 800-878-9222. Their office is located at:
11566 D Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603

Seniors First is not part of county government.

42. Is in-home help for seniors available?

Placer County has a free program for seniors living at home in the county where a trained volunteer counselor, another senior, will visit a senior at home once a week to talk, counsel and provide companionship. It's called Senior Peer Counseling.

43. What is in-home supportive services?

In-home care to qualified needy, aged, blind or disabled individuals who prefer to stay in their own homes.

44. How do I find information on jury duty?

Information on jury duty is available from the Placer County Superior Courts, a separate state agency.

45. What is done about mosquito problems?

The county has a Mosquito and Vector Control District in Roseville.

46. How do I get my name changed?

Information on Name Change is available from the Placer County Superior Courts, a separate agency.

47. What is the noise ordinance?

View the Placer County Code for information on noise ordinances.

48. Where do I dispose of old tires?

Recycle old tires at:
Western Placer Waste Management Authority's Material Recovery Facility
3033 Fiddyment Road
Roseville, CA 95747

49. How do I get a passport?

To obtain a passport visit the:
Recorder (County Clerk)
2954 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603

50. Where are the Placer County Fairgrounds?

The Placer County Fairgrounds are located at:
800 All American Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95678

The fairgrounds are not operated by Placer County.

51. What is the Placer County government mission?

To provide responsive, efficient and effective public services that promote the health, safety, well-being and prosperity of our citizens while protecting our environmental resources and preserving the rich heritage of our region.

52. What is the Placer County Government vision?

To be a county government known for providing exceptional local and regional leadership, that works in partnership with the community to develop creative solutions to the diverse issues facing our region, and bestows to current and future generations even better communities in which to live, raise families, work, vacation, and conduct business.

53. Where is the Placer County Public Information Office located?

The Public Information Office is located at:
175 Fulweiler Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Fax: 530-889-4009

54. What are the Placer County Superior Courts?

Superior Court of California, County of Placer is a separate state entity.

55. How do I learn about probation?

Visit the Probation Department page for more information.

56. How do I register to vote?

For voter registration information, contact the:
Registrar of Voters (County Clerk)
DeWitt Center
2956 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603

57. How do I report a crime online?

You can report a crime on the Sheriff's Office page.

58. How do I report child/adult abuse?

Report possible child, adult or elder abuse:

• Report a Crime
• Report Child or Adult Abuse

59. What do I need to do to file a restraining order?

Restraining orders are obtained through the court. A restraining order can be on file with the Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office can respond when one is violated, but a petitioner needs to first go to the court, which is a separate state entity.

60. Where can I find more information on revenue sharing?

View more information on the Board of Supervisors' revenue sharing funds.

61. How do i sell goods or services to the County?

Register your company to provide goods or services to the County. For assistance with this process, contact the Procurement Services Division at 530-886-2122.

62. Where can I find information about Sudden Oak Death disease?

Find information on Sudden Oak Death disease, from the Farm and Home Department.

63. How do i get a temporary restraining order?

Contact the Placer County Superior Courts, a separate state agency, regarding temporary restraining orders.

64. How do I find more information on traffic tickets?

Traffic tickets are handled by the Placer County Superior Courts, a separate state agency.

65. Web en español?

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66. Are web pages available in Spanish?

A web page translation service is available.