PRA / Data Requests
Have a Public Records Act or other data request? Use the table below to find the right agency to contact. Please note that you are not required to submit a formal PRA request in writing; however, this assists the Department identify records or data you are requesting and track your request.
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Pesticide/Restricted Material Use Reports |
This information is available in the form of a quarterly report for all commodities, pesticides, and permittees in the county at no charge and is usually available within one to two business days. A custom computer query and report can be built for a fee. This report contains information about the Permittee, Commodity, Application Site, and Restricted Material Used for all Pesticide/Restricted Material Applications made. |
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Producer Contact List |
This information is available if the form of a quarterly report for all Commodities, Sites, and Permittees in the county at no charge and is usually available within one to two business days. A custom computer query and report can be built for a fee. This report contains information about the Permittee, Commodity, and Sites of all Valid Restricted Material Permit Holders in the county. |
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Budget/financial information |
The Administrative Office is responsible for sound financial planning through annual preparation and regular review of the County budget. |
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Board of Supervisors policies |
The Administrative Office provides advice, interprets and implements the goals and policies of the Board of Supervisors through effective leadership and management of County services. |
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Board of Supervisors meetings, agenda items and hearings |
The Administrative Office assists the Board of Supervisors in preparing and reviewing the Board meeting agendas, as well as taking minutes for Board meetings. |
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Citizen complaints |
The Administrative Office investigates complaints asserting that a County department or employee is acting in a manner that is unfair, arbitrary, inconsistent, or contrary to law. |
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Applications for County grants |
The Administrative Office provides administrative oversight over the following grant programs: Community Based Organization and Preventative Health Grants (CBO/PHG), Infrastructure/Beautification Grants, and Supervisorial District community Project Grants. |
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Emergency planning, response and recovery records |
The County Administrative Officer is the director of emergency services and is, therefore, responsible for the development of County emergency plans to mobilize resources to respond to emergencies. |
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SB 272 |
Approved on October 11, 2015, SB 272 adds a section to the California Public Records Act requiring local agencies to create a catalog of Enterprise Systems by July 1, 2016 with annual updates. |
Download catalog of Enterprise Systems |
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RFP-Related |
Any and all documents related to a ‘Request of Proposal’ that the County has run (Contract, Proposals, scorecards, interview notes, etc.) |
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Original Bid Documents |
Any and All documents related to an ‘Invitation to Bid’ that the County has run. |
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Awarded Contractor Information |
Contact info, contracts, invoices, Certified Payrolls and other information related to awarded contractors |
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Vendor Proposals |
Any proposal, quote, invoice that a vendor has submitted to the County for any size procurement. |
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Construction of Public Improvement Projects |
Information on the construction of County projects including but not limited to contracts, funding, or project logs. |
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Water Data |
While current and historical water data is available on wr.slocountywater.org, alternative formats or further historical rain, stream, reservoir, and groundwater data may be available via a PRA to Public Works. |
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County Maintained Roads |
Information on maintenance and improvements related to County roadway infrastructure. |
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CUPA/Hazmat Records |
Active & Inactive facilities, Underground Storage Tanks (UST), Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST), Waste Generators, CALARP Facilities, etc. |
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Historical Reports of Environmental Contamination |
Spills, Releases, Discharges of Hazardous Materials |
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Water Well Information |
Permit Information, Construction Information, including but not limited to Well Depth, Casing Diameter, Depth to First Water |
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Complaint Investigation |
Reports of Foodborne Illness, Waterborne Illness, Investigation Reports including, but not limited to Trash & Sewage |
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Unclaimed checks/Staled dated checks |
County payments to vendors that have not been cashed or are staled dated |
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Tax defaulted properties |
Properties that have unpaid property taxes |
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Business License Lists in the Unincorporated Areas of the County |
List of Business Licenses issued outside of city limits |
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Vacation Rental Lists in the Unincorporated Areas of the County |
List of Vacation Rentals licenses issued outside of city limits |
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Transient Occupancy Tax Rates |
Current rates for the Transient Occupancy Tax |
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Vendor or Travel Expenses |
Vendor or Travel Expenses paid to specific companies, employees or elected officials |
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Property Tax Payment Details |
Payment history on property taxes |
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Property Tax Revenue Distributions |
Property Tax Funds that are collected and distributed to other agencies such a Schools |
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Property Tax Bonds and Direct Charges |
State law allows some local districts the option to place numerous types of non-ad valorem (non-value related) per parcel assessments & charges on the property tax bills. |
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Health Data and Records |
The Public Health Department maintains data and records related to health in SLO County, including surveillance of infectious diseases |
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Land Use Permits (Plans) |
All types of Land Use Permits including Conditional Use Permits, Minor Use Permits, Cannabis Cultivation, Site Plans, and Variances. Public can also search for records and information by address, APN, or county reference (plan) number on our CSS Portal and our interactive mapping application, Land Use View. |
Search by address, APN, or plan/permit number on the CSS Portal or Land Use View mapping application. Or complete and submit Department PRA Form |
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Land Divisions (Plans) |
This Includes Lot Line Adjustments, Parcel Maps, Tract Maps, Voluntary Mergers (used to legally combine two or more adjoining parcels which are held in common ownership into a single parcel), and Certificates of Compliance (establish a legal record officially recognizing that a parcel was legally created). Public can also search for records and information by address, APN, or county reference number on our CSS Portal and our interactive mapping application, Land Use View. |
Search by address, APN, or plan/permit number on the CSS Portal or Land Use View mapping application. Or complete and submit Department PRA Form |
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Zoning Clearances |
Zoning Clearances are processed for Coastal Wells, Home Occupations / Business License Review, Plot Plans, Tree Removal (including Oak Woodlands), and Vacation Rentals in designated areas of the county. Public can also search for records and information by address, APN, or county reference number on our CSS Portal and our interactive mapping application, Land Use View. |
Search by address, APN, or plan/permit number on the CSS Portal or Land Use View mapping application. Or complete and submit Department PRA Form |
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Building Permits for all types of construction including Residential, Commercial, and Solar / Energy systems. This includes During- and Post-Construction Stormwater Management. Public can also search for records and information by address, APN, or county reference number on our CSS Portal and our interactive mapping application, Land Use View. |
Search by address, APN, or plan/permit number on the CSS Portal or Land Use View mapping application. Or complete and submit Department PRA Form |
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Grading permits for agricultural, development, and constructions purposes. Public can also search for records and information by address, APN, or county reference number on our CSS Portal and our interactive mapping application, Land Use View. |
Search by address, APN, or plan/permit number on the CSS Portal or Land Use View mapping application. Or complete and submit Department PRA Form |
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Inspections include on-site visits to ensure that the mines are operating within their approved boundaries and following the requirements of their approved reclamation plans. |
Complete and Submit Department PRA Form |
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Information regarding suspected and/or established violations of land use and environmental laws, building codes, rental home inspections, and stormwater discharge systems monitoring. Public can also search for records and information by address, APN, or county reference number on our CSS Portal and our interactive mapping application, Land Use View. |
Public can report online, and search CSS Portal or Land Use View to see permit information. Or complete and Submit Department PRA Form |
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CEQA / Environmental Documents |
These include Environmental Impact Reports, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and Notices of Exemption and are a result of the Environmental Review process as outlined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as applicable. |
These documents, once prepared, are available for review by the public and other agencies via the “Courtesy Notice” and linked directly to the corresponding project(s) in our CSS Portal. Or Complete and Submit Department PRA Form |
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Reports, Notices, Agendas, various hearing bodies |
Information regarding Planning Department Hearings, Subdivision Review Board, Planning Commission, Agricultural Preserve Review Committee, Airport Land Use Commission, Board of Construction Appeals, and Cannabis Abatement Hearings |
Agendas and Item Documents are available online. Department PRA Form |
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Ag Offset Program, Cash for Grass, Los Osos Groundwater Basin, Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, etc |
Complete and Submit Department PRA Form |
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Housing Programs & Initiatives |
The Department of Planning & Building's Housing and Economic Development Section is dedicated to creating affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income households through the administration of grant programs and various housing-related plans & policies. |
Complete and Submit Department PRA Form |
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AB-52 and SB-18 |
Consultation and coordination with local Tribal Administrators regarding the protection and impact of tribal cultural resources |
Complete and Submit Department PRA Form |
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Williamson Act Contracts |
The Department of Planning & Building administers land conservation contracts under the Williamson Act, which provides a reduction of property taxes to owners of farmland and open-space land in exchange for a ten or 20-year agreement that the land will not be developed or otherwise converted to another use. |
Complete and Submit Department PRA Form |
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Property Information and Assessed Values |
Per Section 408 of the State of California, Board of Equalization Revenue and Taxation Code, not all documents held in the Assessor’s Office are open to public inspection. Property information such as situs address, parcel number, parcel map, property attributes, and assessed value may be obtained through the “Property Information Search” on our website. Fees may be incurred in the reproduction of our records. Property owners or their authorized representatives may generally obtain records relating to their specific ownership free of charge. |
Submit PRA Request with the Assessor's Office |