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Agency Resource Directory
The following guide outlines which Agencies can best help you with the following permits and requirements.
- Land Use & Development
- Land Use Involving Waterways and Wetlands
- Development and Utility Certificates
- Water Quality & Water Resources
- Construction Storm Water Permits and Procedures
- Industrial Storm Water Permits & Procedures
- Business and Tax Reporting Requirements
- Home Business
- Labor and Safety Guide
- Regulatory Guide Home Page
Land Use & Development
Federal Agencies
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Address:
- 1455 Market StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103
- Phone:
- (415) 503-6800
- Website:
- www.spn.usace.army.mil
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Address:
- 2800 Cottage Way #W2928Sacramento, CA 95825
- Phone:
- (916) 414-6660
National Marine Fisheries Service NW Region
- Address:
- 7600 Sand Point Way NESeattle, WA 98115
- Phone:
- (206) 526-6150
- Website:
- www.nwr.noaa.gov
Environmental Protection Agency Region 9
- Address:
- 75 Hawthorne StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 947-8000
- (866) EPA-WEST - Toll Free
- Website:
- www.epa.gov/region09
California Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
- Address:
- 1001 I Street
P.O. Box 2815Sacramento, CA 95812 - Phone:
- (916) 341-6147
- Website:
- www.calepa.ca.gov
Cal/EPA Air Resources Board
Stationery Source Division
- Address:
- 1001 I StreetSacramento, CA 95812
- Phone:
- (916) 322-2990
- (800) 242-4450
- Website:
- www.arb.ca.gov
Department of Fish and Game
- Address:
- 1416 Ninth StreetSacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 445-0411
- Website:
- www.dfg.ca.gov
State Water Resources Control Board
- Address:
- 1001 I StreetSacramento, CA 95812
- Phone:
- (916) 341-5254
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov
Commerce & Economic Development Program
CalGOLD: Business Permits Made Simple
Web-based site
- Website:
- www.calgold.ca.gov
Regional Agencies
Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District
- Address:
- 150 Matheson StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448
- Phone:
- (707) 745-2330
- Website:
- www.arb.ca.gov
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (serving southern Sonoma County)
- Address:
- 939 Ellis StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
- Phone:
- (415) 771-6000
- (415) 749-4979
- Website:
- www.baaqmd.gov
Bay Area Regional Water Quality Control Board
- Address:
- 1515 Clay Street #1400Oakland, CA 94612
- Phone:
- (510) 622-2300
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
- Address:
- 5550 Skylane Boulevard, Suite ASanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2220
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb1
Sonoma County
Permit and Resource Management Department
- Address:
- 2550 Ventura AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1900
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
Environmental Health
- Address:
- 475 Airway Drive, Suite 220Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-6565
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/health/eh/
Fire Services Division
- Address:
- 2300 County Center DriveSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1152
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/des/
Transportation and Public Works Department
- Address:
- 2300 County Center Drive, #B-100Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-2231
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/tpw/
Sonoma County Water Agency
- Address:
- 404 Aviation BoulevardSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 526-5370
- Website:
- www.scwa.ca.gov
Municipal Planning Departments
Cloverdale
- Address:
- 124 North Cloverdale BoulevardCloverdale, CA 95425
- Phone:
- (707) 894-2521
- Website:
- www.cloverdale.net
Cotati
- Address:
- 201 West Sierra AvenueCotati, CA 94931
- Phone:
- (707) 792-4600 ext. 638
- Website:
- www.ci.cotati.ca.us
Healdsburg
- Address:
- 401 Grove StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448
- Phone:
- (707) 431-3346
- Website:
- www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us
Petaluma
- Address:
- 11 English StreetPetaluma, CA 94952
- Phone:
- (707) 778-4345
- Website:
- www.cityofpetaluma.net
Rohnert Park
- Address:
- 6750 Commerce BoulevardRohnert Park, CA 94928
- Phone:
- (707) 588-2236
- Website:
- www.ci.rohnert-park.ca.us
Santa Rosa
- Address:
- 100 Santa Rosa AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 543-3040
- Website:
- ci.santa-rosa.ca.us
Sebastopol
- Address:
- 7120 Bodega AvenueSebastopol, CA 95472
- Phone:
- (707) 823-1153
- Website:
- www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us
Sonoma
- Address:
- #1, The PlazaSonoma, CA 95476
- Phone:
- (707) 933-2216
- Website:
- www.sonomacity.org
Windsor
- Address:
- 9291 Old Redwood HighwayWindsor, CA 95492
- Phone:
- (707) 838-1000
- Website:
- www.ci.windsor.ca.us
Land Use Involving Waterways and Wetlands
Federal, State and County Agencies
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Address:
- 333 Market Street, 8th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 977-8439
- Website:
- www.spn.usace.army.mil
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Address:
- 2800 Cottage Way #W2928Sacramento, CA 95825
- Phone:
- (916) 414-6660
California Department of Fish and Game
- Address:
- 1416 Ninth StreetSacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 445-0411
- Website:
- www.dfg.ca.gov
California Commerce and Economic Development Program
- Address:
- 801 K Street #1700Sacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (800) 353-2672
- Website:
- www.calgold.ca.gov
Sonoma County Permit Resource and Management Department
- Address:
- 2550 Ventura AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1900
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
Regional Water Quality Control Boards
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
- Address:
- 5550 Skylane Boulevard, Suite ASanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2220
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb1
San Francisco Bay Area Region
- Address:
- 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400Oakland, CA 94612
- Phone:
- (510) 622-2300
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov
Sonoma County Water Agency
- Address:
- 2150 West College AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone:
- (707) 526-5370
- Website:
- www.scwa.ca.gov
Development and Utility Certificates
County and Local Agencies
Permit and Resource Management Department
- Address:
- 2550 Ventura AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1900
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
Santa Rosa Department of Community Development
- Address:
- 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 3Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 543-3222
- Website:
- www.ci.santa-rosa.ca.us
Municipal Planning Departments
Cloverdale
- Address:
- 124 North Cloverdale BoulevardCloverdale, CA 95425
- Phone:
- (707) 894-2521
- Website:
- www.cloverdale.net
Cotati
- Address:
- 201 West Sierra AvenueCotati, CA 94931
- Phone:
- (707) 792-4600 ext. 638
- Website:
- www.ci.cotati.ca.us
Healdsburg
- Address:
- 401 Grove StreetHealdsburg, CA 95448
- Phone:
- (707) 431-3346
- Website:
- www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us
Petaluma
- Address:
- 11 English StreetPetaluma, CA 94952
- Phone:
- (707) 778-4345
- Website:
- www.cityofpetaluma.net
Rohnert Park
- Address:
- 6750 Commerce BoulevardRohnert Park, CA 94928
- Phone:
- (707) 588-2236
- Website:
- www.ci.rohnert-park.ca.us
Santa Rosa
- Address:
- 100 Santa Rosa AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 543-3040
- Website:
- www.ci.santa-rosa.ca.us
Sebastopol
- Address:
- 7120 Bodega AvenueSebastopol, CA 95472
- Phone:
- (707) 823-1153
- Website:
- www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us
Sonoma
- Address:
- #1, The PlazaSonoma, CA 95476
- Phone:
- (707) 933-2216
- Website:
- www.sonomacity.org
Windsor
- Address:
- 9291 Old Redwood HighwayWindsor, CA 95492
- Phone:
- (707) 838-1000
- Website:
- www.ci.windsor.ca.us
Water Quality & Water Resources
Key Water Quality Agencies
Federal Agencies
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Address:
- 333 Market Street, 8th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 977-8439
- Website:
- www.spn.usace.army.mil
State Agencies
Cal EPA/Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Department
- Address:
- 2550 Ventura AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1900
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
- www.calepa.ca.gov
Commerce and Economic Development Program
- Address:
- 801 K Street, #1700Sacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 322-4245
- (800) 353-2672
- Website:
- www.calgold.ca.gov
California Assn. of Resource Conservation Districts
- Address:
- 801 K Street, Suite 1415Sacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 457-7904
- Website:
- carcd.org
California Department of Fish and Game
- Address:
- 1416 Ninth StreetSacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 445-0411
- Website:
- www.dfg.ca.gov
California Department of Health Services-Santa Rosa District
- Address:
- 2170 Northpoint ParkwaySanta Rosa, CA 95407
- Phone:
- (707) 576-6775
- Website:
- www.dhs.ca.gov
California Water Resources Control Board
- Address:
- 1001 I StreetSacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 341-5254
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov
Regional Agencies
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
- Address:
- 5550 Skylane Boulevard, Suite ASanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2220
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb1
San Francisco Bay Area Region
- Address:
- 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400Oakland, CA 94612
- Phone:
- (510) 622-2300
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov
Local Agencies
Sonoma County Water Agency
- Address:
- 2150 West College AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone:
- (707) 526-5370
- Website:
- www.scwa.ca.gov
Permit and Resource Management Department
- Address:
- 2550 Ventura AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1900
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
Sonoma County Department of Emergency Services
- Address:
- 2300 County Center DriveSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1152
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/des
City of Santa Rosa Utilities Department - Industrial Waste Section
- Address:
- 4300 Llano RoadSanta Rosa, CA 95407
- Phone:
- (707) 543-3369
City of Petaluma Industrial Waste Section
- Address:
- 950 Hopper Street ExtensionPetaluma, CA 94952
- Phone:
- (707) 762-5892
Construction Storm Water Permits and Procedures
State and Local Agencies
Additional information may be obtained from the SWRCB General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit Information Line at (916) 657-1146 or contact:
State Water Resources Control Board
- Address:
- 1000 I StreetSacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 341-5254
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov
For information on eliminating discharges, SWPPPs, or water quality monitoring, contact your Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB):
North Coast RWQCB
- Address:
- 5550 Skylane Boulevard, Suite ASanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2220
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb1
For additional information, contact:
Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Center
- Address:
- 2550 Ventura AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1900
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
Sonoma County Economic Development Board
- Address:
- 401 College Avenue, Suite DSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/edb
Local consultants provide assistance with compliance (see the Yellow Pages for your community under the heading of "Environmental Consultants/Engineers").
Industrial Storm Water Permits & Procedures
State and Local Agencies
State Water Resources Control Board
Clean Water Programs Division
- Address:
- 2014 T Street, #130Sacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 227-4400
For information on eliminating discharges, SWPPPs, or water quality monitoring, contact your Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) at:
North Coast RWQCB
- Address:
- 5550 Skylane Boulevard, Suite ASanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2220
- Website:
- www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb1
For additional information, contact:
Sonoma County Permit and Resource Management Center
- Address:
- 2550 Ventura AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1900
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/prmd
Sonoma County Economic Development Board
- Address:
- 401 College Avenue, Suite DSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/edb
Local consultants provide assistance with compliance (see the Yellow Pages for your community under the heading of "Environmental Consultants/Engineers").
Business and Tax Reporting Requirements
For local tax requirements, please contact the City Hall in the municipality in which you conduct business. If your business is located in an unincorporated area, please contact:
Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
- Phone:
- (707) 565-1330
- (800) 797-4707
Federal
Internal Revenue Service
- Phone:
- (800) 829-3676 — Form ordering only no information given
- (800) 829-4477 — Pre-recorded tax information - refund status
- (800) 829-1040 — General tax information
- Website:
- www.irs.ustreas.gov
Social Security Administration
- Address:
- 2099 Range AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone:
- (707) 544-4302
- (800) 772-1213
- Website:
- www.ssa.gov
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
- Address:
- 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NWWashington, DC 20230
- Phone:
- (202) 482-0436
- Website:
- www.bis.doc.gov
Office of Exporter Services
Northern California Branch
- Address:
- 152 North Third Street, Suite 550San Jose, CA 95112
- Phone:
- (408) 998-7402
Federal Trade Commission
- Address:
- 901 Market Street #570San Francisco, CA 94113
- Phone:
- (415) 995-5220
- (202) 326-2222
- (877) 382-4357
- Website:
- www.ftc.gov
Licensing for interstate commerce, common-carrier transport, manufacturing of drugs, preparation of meat products, and investment counseling.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Address:
- 444 Washington StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111
- Phone:
- (800) 375-5283
- Website:
- www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
State
California Secretary of State
- Address:
- 1500 Eleventh StreetSacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (916) 653-6814
- Website:
- www.ss.ca.gov
Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Address:
- 800 Capitol Mall, MIC83Sacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (800) 852-5711
- Website:
- www.edd.ca.gov
Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
- Address:
- P.O. Box 942857Sacramento, CA 94257
- Phone:
- (800) 852-5711
- Website:
- www.ftb.ca.gov
State Board of Equalization (BOE)
- Address:
- 50 D Street, Room 130Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (800) 852-5711
- Website:
- www.boe.ca.gov
Local
Fictitious business name filing for countywide consumer protection and public information (does not register trade name).
County Clerk
- Address:
- 2300 County Center Drive, B-177Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Phone:
- (707) 565-3800
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/clerk
On-Line Publications
Start-up Kit
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Phone:
- (415) 744-6823
- Website:
- www.sba.gov
Business and Community Resources
California State Chamber of Commerce
Commerce and Economic Development Program
- Phone:
- (800) 381-8877
- Website:
- www.calchamber.com
Additional Resources
Sonoma County Public Library
- Address:
- Third and E StreetSanta Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 545-0831
- Website:
- www.sonoma.lib.ca.us
Provides free business counseling, training and assistance.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Chapter 450
- Address:
- 777 Sonoma Avenue, Room 1158Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 571-8342
- Website:
- www.score.org
Provides free business assistance, referrals, training, counseling, and information.
Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center
- Address:
- 606 Healdsburg AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone:
- (707) 524-1770
- Website:
- www.santarosa.edu/sbdc
Sonoma County Economic Development Board
- Address:
- 401 College Avenue, Suite DSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone:
- (707) 524-7170
- Website:
- www.sonoma-county.org/edb
Home Business
Business Assistance Guide
A guide developed by the Sonoma County Economic Development Board to assist small business owners and managers in finding the contact information and resources required to start or operate a business in Sonoma County.
Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center (RESBDC)
- Address:
- 520 Mendocino Avenue, #210Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone:
- (707) 524-1770
- Website:
- www.santarosa.edu/sbdc
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Address:
- 455 Market Street, 6th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 744-6820
- Website:
- www.sba.gov
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
- Phone:
- (707) 571-8342 — Local chapter
- Website:
- www.score.org — National
Internal Revenue Service
To receive a free copy of IRS Publication 587 pertaining to federal tax regulations that apply to operating a business in your home or get a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Phone:
- (800) TAX-FORM
- Website:
- www.irs.ustreas.gov
California State Income Tax
- Website:
- www.ftb.ca.gov
State Board of Equalization
A seller’s permit is required for anyone selling goods that are subject to state sales and use tax.
- Address:
- 50 D Street, #215Santa Rosa, CA 95402
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2100
- Website:
- www.boe.ca.gov
About Home Business
www.workingsolo.com
An informational, commercial site for the self-employed, telecommuters, consultants or home-based business owners
www.soho.org
SOHO Online provides the latest news affecting small and home offices, access to advice, and a forum to network with peers, in addition to reference tools and technical support.
nfib.com
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the largest advocacy rganization representing small and independent businesses in the country and boasts more than 600,000 members.
www.eventuring.org
Although not specifically for home businesses, this site offers many links and useful articles on starting or operating a small business.
Labor and Safety Guide
Federal and State Agencies
California Chamber of Commerce
- Address:
- 1215 K Street, Suite 1400Sacramento, CA 95814
- Phone:
- (800) 444-6670
- Website:
- www.calchamber.com
Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Website:
- www.edd.ca.gov
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)
- Address:
- 455 Golden Gate Avenue, 8th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94124
- Phone:
- (800) 829-3676
- (415) 557-7878
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
San Francisco District Office
- Address:
- 444 Washington StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111
- Phone:
- (800) 870-3676 — FORMS
- (800) 375-5283 — Information
- Website:
- www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH)
- Address:
- 1221 Farmers Lane, Suite 300Santa Rosa, CA 95405
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2388
CAL/OSHA Consultation Service
Department of Industrial Relations
- Address:
- 2424 Arden Way, Suite 485Sacramento, CA 95825
- Phone:
- (916) 263-5765
- Website:
- www.dir.ca.gov
State Compensation Insurance Fund
- Address:
- 1450 Neotomas AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95405
- Phone:
- (707) 573-6300
Department of Fair Employment & Housing (State DFEH)
San Francisco District Office
- Address:
- 121 Spear Street, Suite 430San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (800) 884-1684
- Website:
- www.dfeh.ca.gov
Additional Resources
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Address:
- 71 Stevenson Street, #420San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (800) 475-4019
- Website:
- www.osha.gov
Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center
- Address:
- 606 Healdsburg AvenueSanta Rosa, CA 95401
- Phone:
- (707) 524-1770
- Website:
- www.santarosa.edu/sbdc
United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Address:
- 455 Market Street, 6th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 744-6820
- Website:
- www.sba.gov