San Benito County, CA
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This is a list of questions often asked about San Benito County. If you don’t find the information you need below, please call the County Administrative Office on (831)636-4000. Contact us to suggest additional topics for this page.
| Abandoned Vehicle | Contact the Code Enforcement Division of the Planning & Building Department on (831)637-5313 for information. |
| Animal Complaints | Contact the City of Hollister, Animal Control Department on (831)636-4320. Services are provided under contract to the County of San Benito for areas outside the City of Hollister. |
| Anniversary | San Benito County was created on February 12, 1874 from part of eastern (inland) Monterey County. |
| Area | San Benito County encompasses 1,396 square miles or 893,440 acres of which 14% is owned by the government. |
| Area Code, Telephone | 831 is the area code for Hollister, San Juan Bautista and the rest of San Benito County. |
| Assembly District | 29th Assembly District. |
| Assembly Member | Robert Rivas, State Assembly Member, 29th District (916) 319-2029 or (831) 759-8676 |
| Assessed Valuation | Net taxable value of all real and personal property subject to local property taxes was $4,160,309,359 in 2001-2002. For more recent or detailed information, contact the Assessor’s Department on (831) 636-4030. |
| Assessment Appeal | Further information on filing an assessment appeal for your property tax is available from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors on (831)636-4000. |
| Birth or Death Certificate | County Clerk/Recorder. |
| Board of Supervisors Agenda | Go to the Board’s meeting calendar for the latest agenda. Or call the Clerk of the Board, (831)636-4000. The complete agenda, including staff reports and back-up materials, is available for public inspection on the Friday immediately prior to the meeting date in the County Administration Building Lobby. |
| Board of Supervisors Calendar | A calendar showing Board meetings and holidays is available. Generally, the Board of Supervisors meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the County Administration Bldg., 481 4th St., 1st Floor, Hollister, California. |
| Board of Supervisors, Contact Information | Phone: (831)636-4000, Fax: (831)636-4010 or Email: supervisors@sanbenitocountyca.gov |
| County Budget | Information on the County Budget please visit Budget & Finance or call the County Administrative Office on (831) 636-4000. |
| Building Permit | Contact the Planning & Building Department on (831) 637-5313 or your city building Building Department office. |
| Burning Permit | Visit the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District page for more information, or call them on (831)647-9411. |
| Bus Schedule | Visit the San Benito County Express webpage or call (831)636-4161 for schedules and routes served. |
| Children’s Protective Services | CPS investigates reports of known or suspected abuse and neglect. If you are aware of a child that is being abused or neglected or have concerns that a child may be being abuse or neglected, please call to report. The number to call is (831) 636-4190. All reports are kept strictly confidential. |
| Cities | Hollister and San Juan Bautista are the two incorporated cities in San Benito County. Unincorporated communities include Aromas, Tres Pinos, Ridgemark, Panoche, Paicines, and Bitterwater. |
| Code Enforcement Issue | Call the Code Enforcement Division, San Benito County Planning & Building: (831)637-5313. |
| County Committees and Commissions | For more information, contact San Benito County Clerk of the Board on (831)636-4000. |
| County Code | Visit County Code of Ordinances. For more information, contact the Clerk of the Board on (831)636.4000 or the County Counsel on (831)636-4040. |
| Commercial Food Preparation | Environmental Health, (831)636-4035. |
| Congressional District | 18th District, California. |
| Congressional Representative | Zoe Lofgren, U.S. House of Representatives, California 18th District Phone: (202) 225-3072 Washington DC, 831-837-6000 Salinas Office, 408 271-8700 San Jose Office. |
| County Employment or Job | View online job listings updated weekly, call our 24-7 Job Hotline on (831)636-4000, or visit our County Administration Office, 481 4th St. Hollister, Ca. Social Services and Child Support Services positions: Call Merit Systems job hotline: (916)263-3604.San Benito County One-Stop Career Center: (831)637-JOBS. |
| San Benito County Courts | The Courts provide information on their Website. You can also call (831)636-4057. They are now a separate state agency and not a county department. |
| County Elected Officials | Board of Supervisors (5), County Clerk-Auditor-Recorder, District Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator, District Attorney, and Marshal. |
| Dial-A-Ride | (831)637-7665 |
| Earthquake, Emergency and Disaster Planning and Response | Call (831)636-4168. San Benito County Department of Emergency Services. Recent Earthquakes Map, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, California Office of Emergency Services, American Red Cross. |
| County Fire Department | San Benito County Fire – CAL FIRE, 1979 Fairview Road, Hollister (831)637-4475 Burn Day Status 1-800-225-BURN Fire Marshal (831)636-2080 |
| Garbage Disposal Sites, Recycling, Waste Reduction | San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Department. Call (831)636-4110 or visit their Website. The John Smith County Landfill is located at 2650 John Smith Rd. Call (831)637-4515 for more information. |
| County General Plan | Contact the Planning & Building Department on (831)637-5313. |
| Grand Jury Reports | Website. |
| Income | Median household income was $57,469, median family income was $60,665, and per capita income was $20,932, in 1999, according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census. Total personal income countywide was $1.1 billion. |
| In-Home Supportive Services | Call (831)636-4190, Health & Human Services Agency. |
| Jail | Sheriff’s Department, County Jail, 710 Flynn Rd., (831)636-4060. Website, including visitation hours. |
| Jury Duty | Jury Call-in: (831)637-7975. |
| LAFCO Agenda | View LAFCO agenda online or view LAFCO contacts online. |
| Landlord-Tenant Disputes | California Rural Legal Assistance, 1131 San Felipe Rd., (831)637-7435. |
| Land Use | Contact the Planning & Building Department on (831)637-5313. |
| Library | The San Benito County Free Library is located in downtown Hollister in 470 5th St. Phone (831)636-4107 or visit the Library Website for more information. |
| Marriage Licenses | County Clerk-Recorder, (831)636-4029; 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA. |
| Mosquito Abatement | Contact the Agriculture Commissioner for Mosquito Abatement at (831)637-5344. |
| Park Facilities Reservations | Contact San Benito County Public Works on (831)636-4170 for inquiries concerning Veterans Memorial Park (including the Bertha Briggs Memorial Bldg.) and the Historical & Recreational Park. The San Justo Reservoir Park is closed due to zebra mussel infestation. To reserve the Veterans Memorial Building, call Hollister Recreation on (831)636-4390. |
| Planning Documents | Contact the Planning & Building Department on (831)637-5313. |
| Passport | County Clerk-Recorder, (831)636-4029; 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA. |
| Planning Commission Agenda |
View online or call (831)637-5313. https://cosb.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 |
| Population | San Benito County’s population estimate was 66,677 on July 1, 2021, according to the United States Census Bureau. |
| President, White House | Donald J Trump , President White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1111 |
| Register to Vote | Elections Division, County Clerk-Recorder, (831)636-4016; 440 5th St., Room 206, County Courthouse, Hollister, CA. Online voter registration application. |
| Retail Sales, Taxable | Total taxable retail sales were $475,986,000 in 2000, including $123,959,000 in the unincorporated area of the county, according to the California State Board of Equalization. |
| Rideshare | (831) 637-POOL |
| Senate District | 17th Senate District |
| State Senator | John Laird, State Senate Website: https://sd17.senate.ca.gov/ (831) 657-6315 Office: 100 W Alisal St., Salinas CA 93901 *Thursday by Appointment Only* |
| U.S. Senator | Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator Phone: (916) 448-2787 Website Adam Schiff U.S. Senator Phone: (202) 224 3841 Website |
| Sheriff’s Office | 2301 Technology Pkwy. Hollister, CA 95023; (831)636-4080. Website. |
| Web Pages Translated into Spanish | Translation |
| Tax Question | Assessor (regarding valuation) (831)636-4030 or Treasurer-Tax Collector (regarding a bill) (831)636-4034. Both offices are located next to each other on the 1st Floor, County Courthouse, 440 5th St., Hollister. |
| Traffic Court | Traffic Information: (831)637-3968 |
| Zip Codes | 95023 – Hollister Post Office |
| County Zoning | Contact the Planning & Building Department on (831)637-5313. |
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