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  2. Your Government

    1. Agriculture and Conservation
      1. Agriculture Resource Committee
        1. ARC Home
        2. About Us
          1. Arc Members
          2. Become a Member
          3. Minutes and Agendas
        3. Reports & Recommendations
          1. Links
          2. Agricultural Organizations
        4. SJC Ag Resources
        5. Minutes & Agendas
        6. Recommendations
      2. Environmental Stewardship
      3. Land Bank
      4. WSU Extension
      5. Leave No Trace
      6. Noxious Weeds
        1. Noxious Weeds Resources
        2. Noxious Weed Control Board
    2. Community Development
      1. Divisions
        1. Building
          1. Building Inspection Schedule
          2. Building Permit Processing Time
          3. Permit Fees (PDF)
          4. Building Advisory Council
          5. Useful Links
          6. Permits
            1. Online Permit Center - Search, Pay, Inspections
            2. Permits, Forms & Information
              1. Pre-Application Assistance
              2. Building Permit Applications
              3. Fee Calculator
              4. Land Use Permit Applications
              5. Event Permits
              6. Vacation Rental Information and Application
              7. Policies
              8. Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
              9. Critical Area Information
              10. Stormwater Management (Public Works)
              11. Permit Fee Schedule
              12. Links to Help or instructions
        2. Code Enforcement
        3. Hearing Examiner
          1. Hearing Examiner Decisions
          2. Hearing Examiner Agenda
          3. Filing an Appeal on a Land Use / Building Decision
          4. Hearing Examiner Hearing Videos
        4. Land Use
          1. Land Use Permit Applications
          2. Vacation Rentals Information and Application
            1. Vacation Rental Moratorium
          3. Vacation Rental Compliance & Enforcement
          4. Accessory Dwelling Unit Information
        5. Long Range Planning
          1. Annual Docket
          2. Lopez Village Subarea Plan
            1. Subarea Plan
            2. Schedule and Events
            3. Public Involvement Opportunities
            4. Staff Presentations
            5. Public Comments
            6. FAQ
            7. Planning Commission Action
            8. County Council action
            9. Links and References
            10. Lopez Village Planning and Review Committee
            11. Minutes and Agendas
            12. LVPRC Agenda and Packet
          3. Comprehensive Plan Update
            1. Request for Proposals
            2. Comprehensive Plan Elements
            3. How to Effectively Participate
            4. General Public Comments
            5. SJC Comprehensive Planning 101
            6. Natural Resource Lands
            7. Council Resolutions and Ordinances
            8. Comp. Plan Update Current Drafts
          4. Historic Annual Dockets
          5. Eastsound Subarea Plan Update
          6. Flood Hazard Reduction Regulation Update
          7. Political Sign Code Amendment
          8. Six Year TIP
        6. Commissions, Councils and Committees
          1. Building Advisory Council
          2. Planning Commission
      2. Projects
        1. Code Amendment Projects
          1. 2019 Code Correction Ordinance
          2. SMP Program Periodic Update
          3. Marijuana
          4. 2021 Vacation Rental Moratorium
          5. 2021 Vacation Rental Code Amendment
          6. 2036 Comp Plan Update Code Amendments
          7. Tree Code Project
        2. Current Development Projects
          1. Appeal of Vacation Rental - PAPL00-18-0001
          2. Appeal of Vacation Rental - PAPL00-18-0002
          3. Inter-Island Propane - PCUP00-17-0018
          4. Snug Harbor Marina, Revision to PSJ000-14-0016
          5. Orca Dreams - PSJ000-17-0003
            1. PSJ000-17-0003 EXHIBIT 13
          6. Orcas Airport Wetland Mitigation
          7. Whaleback LLC - Bulkhead
          8. PSJ000-18-0003 Joint Dock Application
        3. Developing shoreline property
        4. Shoreline Master Program
          1. Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update
          2. Adopted SMP Documents
          3. Inventory & Characterization Report
          4. SMP Appeals
          5. Shoreline Cumulative Effects Evaluation
      3. Maps & Plans
        1. Maps
          1. Preliminary FEMA FIRM & FIS Study
        2. Comprehensive Plan
      4. San Juan County
    3. County Government
      1. County Council
        1. Citizen Access Guidelines
        2. Upcoming Council Agenda
        3. Council Hearing Room Live Stream
        4. Council Agendas and Recordings
        5. Council Minutes
        6. Adopted Ordinances
        7. Approved Resolutions
        8. Pending Documents for Public Hearings
        9. Public Comment Signup
      2. County Code
      3. Adopted Ordinances
      4. Approved Resolutions
      5. Pending Documents for Public Hearing
    4. County Management
      1. County Manager
        1. County Manager
        2. Civic Campus Plan
          1. Civic Campus Plan FAQ
        3. Current RFPs
        4. Current RFQs
        5. Interlocal Agreements
        6. Legal Claims
        7. PFFAP Program Applications
      2. Board of Equalization
      3. Human Resources
        1. Employment
        2. Job Openings
        3. Job Descriptions
        4. Benefits
        5. Internships
        6. New Hire Forms & Resources
      4. Information Technology
        1. Information Services
        2. GIS
          1. Addressing
          2. Polaris
          3. San Juan County Featured Maps
          4. Map Gallery
          5. GIS Links
          6. GIS Information Listserv
          7. San Juan County Map Books
      5. Public Records
        1. Records Center
    5. Elections Office
      1. Auditor
      2. Elected Officials
      3. Voter Information
        1. Voter Registration Forms
        2. Voter Cancellation
        3. Update Signature Form
        4. Voter List and Matchbacks Request
        5. Voter Eligibility
        6. VoteWA
        7. Residency Requirements
        8. Vote by Mail
        9. Dates and Deadlines
        10. College Voters
        11. Mental Competency & Voting Rights
        12. Felons & Voting Rights
        13. Military & Overseas Voters
        14. New Washington Resident
        15. Seasonal Residents
        16. Voters with Disabilities
          1. Voters with Disabilities Information
          2. Resources for Voters with Disabilities
          3. Information on Accessibility
        17. Voter Challenges
        18. Voter Registration Drives
      4. Election
        1. Current Election Results
        2. Voters Guide
        3. Archived Elections
        4. Offices Open for Election
        5. Ballot Processing and Secrecy
        6. Top 2 Primary
        7. Sample Ballot
      5. Current Election
      6. Candidate Information
        1. Online Candidate Filing
        2. Offices Open for Election
        3. Candidates Who Have Filed
        4. Candidate Information
        5. Public Disclosure Commission
      7. Precincts and District Maps
      8. Taxing Districts
      9. Initiative & Referenda
      10. Ballot Drop Boxes
      11. Elections Calendar
    6. Environmental Stewardship
      1. Solid Waste
        1. Waste Management Operators
        2. Hazardous Waste
        3. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
          1. Member Resource Guide
        4. Recycle & Compost
        5. Waste Reduction
        6. Litter & Weeds
      2. Marine Resources
        1. Ecosystem Recovery/ SJ-LIO
          1. LIO-SJ Projects
        2. Marine Resources
        3. Salmon Recovery
        4. Derelict Vessel Program
          1. Relevant External Links
          2. Report a Vessel
          3. Unclaimed Notice
      3. Clean Water
        1. Surface Water
        2. Stormwater
        3. Ground Water
        4. Marine Waters
      4. Cultural Resources
      5. Climate and Sustainability
        1. Climate Action
      6. Investing in Our Environment and Community
    7. Finance & Records
      1. Assessor
        1. Address Change
        2. Parcel Search and Maps
          1. Parcel Search
          2. Polaris - Parcel map
          3. GIS Data
          4. Online Document Search
          5. Recorded Plats, Surveys and Condos
          6. Sales Search
        3. 2023 Levy Highlights
        4. Levies & Taxing Districts
          1. Overview - Tax Distribution by Taxing District
          2. Detail - Tax Distribution by Taxing District
          3. Tax Levies by Tax Code Area
          4. Tax Levy Changes: Current Yr vs. Prior Yr
          5. Tax Code Area Map
        5. Forest Fire Protection Assessment
        6. How to Calculate Property Tax
        7. Change of Value Notices
        8. Real Property Appraisal
        9. Current Use & DFL Programs
          1. Current Use Overview
          2. Open Space Land
          3. Farm and Agricultural Land
          4. Designated Forest Land
          5. Current Use Timber Land
          6. Appealing Denial of Applications and Removal
          7. 2021 Map of Special Tax Programs
          8. Farm & Ag Forms, Publications, Forms, State Law
        10. Exemptions & Tax Relief
          1. SNR-DSBL Tax Relief Prog
          2. Sr Citizens / Disabled Persons Tax Deferral Prog
          3. Deferral for Homeowners
          4. Destroyed Property
          5. Residential Remodels
          6. Nonprofit Organizations
        11. Business Personal Property
          1. General Information
          2. Annual Filing Procedure
        12. Assessor's Data
      2. Auditor
        1. Accounting Division
          1. County Budget and Quarterly Reports
        2. Elections Division
          1. Auditor
          2. Elected Officials
          3. Voter Information
          4. Election
          5. Current Election
          6. Candidate Information
          7. Precincts and District Maps
          8. Taxing Districts
          9. Initiative & Referenda
          10. Ballot Drop Boxes
          11. Elections Calendar
        3. Licensing Division
          1. Dog Licenses
            1. Dog License Search
          2. Drivers Licenses
          3. Marriage Licenses
            1. Solemnization of Marriage
            2. Wedding Officiants
            3. Marriage License Application
          4. Vehicle Licenses
            1. Titles
          5. Vessel Licenses
        4. Recording Division
          1. Fee Schedule
          2. Form Requirements
          3. Recording Forms
          4. Recorded Document Search
          5. Restrictive Covenant Modification
        5. Budget and Quarterly Reports
      3. Treasurer
        1. Address Change
        2. Search Parcel and Pay Property Taxes
        3. Real Estate Excise Tax
        4. Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit Searches
          1. August 2009 to Present
          2. 1952 to July 2009
        5. Foreclosure Information
          1. Public Auction Process
          2. Research
        6. Land Bank Tax
        7. Mobile Home Movement
        8. Personal Property Taxes
        9. Real Property Taxes
        10. Financials
          1. Debt Policy
          2. Investment Policy
          3. Public Depositories
    8. Health & Community Services
      1. Admin
        1. Birth & Death Certificates
        2. Emergency Preparedness and Response
        3. Patient Bill of Rights
        4. Community Health Needs Assessments
        5. Health Insurance Denial Help
      2. Community Health
        1. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
          1. Ultima información sobre el Coronavirus en Español
          2. Resources for Mental Health Support
          3. COVID Vaccine Info
          4. What to Do If You Are Sick With Symptoms of COVID-19
          5. Resources For Businesses
          6. Resources for Workers Affected by COVID-19
          7. Resources for Seniors
          8. Resources for Schools/Parents
          9. Resources for Healthcare Providers
          10. How to Help
          11. COVID-19 SJC Data Dashboard
          12. Over the Counter COVID Tests
          13. SJC Health Officer Orders
          14. Hot Topic Series
          15. COVID News Archive
        2. Growing Families San Juan Islands
        3. WIC Program
        4. Early Childhood & Family Support
        5. Community Resilience Toolkit
        6. Dental Van / Oral Health Programs
        7. Reproductive Health Services
        8. Vaccine Preventable Diseases & Immunizations
          1. Vaccines for Children Clinics
          2. Flu Vaccine Clinics
        9. Communicable Disease Surveillance
          1. Monkeypox (MPV)
        10. Notice of Privacy Practices
        11. Client Participation Agreement & Consent for Services Forms
        12. Luci B Community Wellness Van
        13. Public Health Clinic Sliding Fee Scale
      3. Environmental Health
        1. Drinking Water Program
          1. About PFAS
        2. Food Safety Program
        3. On-Site Sewage Program
        4. Septic System and Water Availability Permit Search
        5. Septic System Inspection Search
        6. Water Resource Management
        7. Shellfish Safety
      4. Human Services
        1. Behavioral Health Programs
        2. Mental Health Crisis Services
        3. Developmental Disabilities
        4. Transportation Voucher Program
          1. Program Update
          2. Transportation Providers
        5. Senior Services
          1. Senior Centers
          2. Other Resources
      5. Healthy Communities
        1. Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program
        2. Substance Use Prevention Services
        3. Affordable Housing
          1. San Juan County Home Fund
        4. Dental Van / Oral Health Programs
      6. SJC Home
    9. Judicial & Legal
      1. County Clerk
        1. Bail Bonding Companies
        2. Credit Card Payments
        3. Legal Financial Obligation Forms
        4. Conduct & Dress Code
        5. Courthouse Facilitator
        6. Jury Duty
          1. Conduct and Dress Code
          2. Jury Selection
          3. Order of Trial Events
          4. Reporting for Duty
        7. Juvenile Court Calendar
        8. Sealing Juvenile Court Records
        9. Passports
        10. Superior Court Live Stream
        11. Requesting Documents and Viewing Files
        12. Fee Schedule
        13. Upcoming Calendars
        14. Legal Financial Obligation Forms
        15. Eviction Resolution Pilot Program
        16. Vacating Drug Convictions
      2. County Coroner
        1. Jurisdiction
        2. Reporting a Death
      3. District Court
        1. Local Rules Published for Comment
        2. Adult Probation
        3. Civil Protection Orders
        4. Court Interpreter
        5. Court Recordings
        6. Court Live Stream
        7. Fee Schedule
        8. Legal Financial Obligation Forms
        9. Jury Duty
          1. Reporting for Duty
          2. Jury Selection
          3. Order of Trial Events
          4. District Court FAQs
          5. Reschedule Jury Duty
        10. Name Change Petitions
        11. Pay My Fine
        12. Public Defender Information
        13. Records Requests
        14. Small Claims
        15. Court Forms
        16. ADA Request for Accommodation
      4. Prosecuting Attorney
        1. Civil Section
        2. Community Affairs
        3. County Coroner
          1. Jurisdiction
          2. Reporting a Death
        4. Credo
        5. Criminal Section
        6. Family Support Section
          1. Appearance Cases
          2. Contempt
          3. Modification of Child Support
          4. Paternity
        7. History
        8. Major Cases
          1. Criminal Prosecutions
          2. Fair Campaigns
          3. Growth Management Board Cases
            1. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
          4. Jet Ski Ordinance
          5. Land Bank Transactions
          6. Oil Tanker Regulations
          7. Practical Magic Appeals
          8. Real Estate Transactions
          9. Solid Waste Challenge
          10. Tax Appeals
          11. Westcott Bay Dock
        9. Memorandum on Initiative & Referendum (PDF)
        10. Victim Services Program
          1. Child Victims
          2. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
          3. Protection Orders
          4. Resources
          5. Restitution
          6. Victim Compensation
          7. Victim Impact Statements
        11. Prosecutors
        12. Staff
      5. Public Defender
        1. Mission Statement
        2. Post-Conviction Relief
        3. Vacating Drug Convictions
        4. How Do I get a Public Defender?
      6. Superior Court Administration
        1. ADA Accommodation Instruction & Request Form
        2. Calendars
          1. Superior Court Schedule
          2. Superior Court Docket 2023
        3. Conduct and Dress Code
        4. County Clerk
        5. Court Rules
          1. Local Court Rules
          2. Conduct & Dress Code
          3. Washington Court Rules
        6. Court Transcriptionists
        7. Documentos en español
        8. Drug Court
        9. Family Law
          1. Courthouse Facilitator
          2. Informal Family Law Trials
          3. Parenting Seminars
          4. Family Law Guardians ad Litem
          5. Mediators
        10. Forms
        11. Guardianship
        12. Interpreters
          1. Solicitar un Intérprete
          2. Request for Interpreter
          3. Language Access Plan
        13. Judicial Administrative Records
          1. Judicial Administrative Records FAQs
          2. Records Request Instructions
          3. Request for Administrative Records Form
        14. Jury Duty
        15. Landlord-Tenant
        16. Legal Financial Obligation Forms
        17. Live Stream (Audio Only)
        18. Remote Access (Microsoft Teams)
          1. Remote Court Appearance Procedures & Rules
        19. Superior Court Services (formerly Juvenile Court)
      7. Superior Court Services
        1. Judicial Administrative Records
        2. Juvenile Court Calendar
        3. Programs & Services
          1. At-Risk Youth
          2. Child in Need of Services
          3. Dependency
          4. Detention
          5. Diversion
          6. Emancipation Petitions
          7. Guardian ad Litem
          8. Juvenile Offender Court Services
          9. Local Court Rules (PDF)
          10. Minor in Possession
          11. Parole
          12. Probation
          13. Special Offender Supervision / Dispositions
          14. Truancy
        4. Courthouse Facilitator
        5. Public Defender Screener
    10. Parks, Recreation & Fair
      1. Camping Information
        1. Campground Rules
        2. Reservations & Cancellations
        3. Tent Camping
        4. RV Camping
        5. Group Camping
      2. RV Camping
      3. Fair Master Plan Update
      4. County Day Parks
      5. San Juan Island
      6. Lopez Island
      7. Shaw Island
      8. Orcas Island
        1. Eastsound Village Green Play Area Design
      9. Parks & Rec Commission
      10. Volunteer Opportunities
      11. Report Volunteer Hours
      12. Parks Policy Manual (PDF)
      13. San Juan County Fair
      14. Recreation, Open Space & Stewardship Plan (ROSS)
    11. Public Safety
      1. Sheriff
        1. Sheriff
        2. Sheriff's Office Team
        3. 911 Communications
        4. Tip411
        5. Civil Paper Service Fees (PDF)
        6. Concealed Pistol Licensing Information
        7. Courthouse Security
        8. Employment
        9. Jail
          1. South Correctional Facility
        10. Printable Forms and Permits
        11. Domestic Violence Resources
          1. Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline
        12. Safety Bulletin Board
        13. Sex Offender Registration
          1. OffenderWatch
          2. Offender Levels & Notification Guidelines
        14. Public Records Request
        15. Marine Patrol
        16. Policies and Procedures
      2. Fire Marshal
        1. Fire Risk & Burn Permits
          1. Apply for Burn Permits
          2. Open Burn Info
        2. Event & Operational Permits
        3. Contacting the Fire Marshal
        4. First Time Builders
          1. Things to Remember
        5. Request an Inspection
        6. Useful Links
        7. Vacation Rental Safety
        8. Fire Construction Permits
      3. Emergency Management
    12. Public Works
      1. Current Projects
      2. County Roads
      3. Map Gallery
      4. Permits
      5. Standard Plans
    13. Commissions & Committees
      1. Boards, Commissions, Committees
        1. Advisory, Boards, and Commissions Code of Conduct
        2. Board and Committee Vacancies
        3. Citizen Advisory Committee Application
        4. Agricultural Resources Committee
          1. Agricultural Resource Website
        5. Agricultural Tax Advisory Committee
        6. Board of Equalization
          1. Filing an Appeal
          2. Filing a Petition
          3. Agendas and Minutes
        7. Board of Health
          1. Board of Health Meeting Video
        8. Building Advisory Council
        9. Charter Review Commission
        10. Citizens Salary Commission
          1. Citizens Salary Commission Video
        11. Civil Service Board
        12. Clean Water Advisory Committee
          1. Committee Documents
          2. Clean Water Utility (aka Stormwater Utility)
        13. Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee
        14. Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee
        15. Eastsound Design Review Committee
        16. Eastsound Planning Review Committee
          1. EPRC Meeting Recordings
        17. Employee Safety Committee
        18. Fair Board
        19. Ferry Advisory Committee
          1. Ferry Advisory Committee
          2. Ferry Advisory Committee News
          3. Ferry Related Documents
          4. Current Schedule
          5. WSF Fact Sheet (PDF)
          6. WSF Information
        20. Hearing Examiner
          1. Hearing Examiner Video
        21. Housing Advisory Committee
        22. Human Services Advisory Board
        23. Land Bank Commission
          1. San Juan County Land Bank
        24. Law & Justice Council
        25. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
          1. Lodging Tax Advisory Board Meeting Video
        26. Lopez Island Library
        27. Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District
        28. Lopez Village Planning Review Committee
          1. Community Development
        29. Marine Resources Committee
          1. MRC Website
          2. Marine Resources Committee Meeting Video
        30. Northwest Senior Services
        31. Noxious Weed Control Board
        32. Open Space Advisory Team
        33. Orcas Library Committee
        34. Parks & Recreation Commission
        35. Planning Commission
          1. Planning Commission Meeting Video
        36. San Juan Island Library
        37. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
          1. Member Resource Guide
        38. Veterans Advisory Board
          1. Assistance Application Form (PDF)
          2. Board Members
          3. Policies & Procedures (PDF)
          4. Useful Links
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Board & Committee Vacancies
      4. New Board-Committee Member Training
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  3. County Services

    1. Affordable Housing
    2. Alerts
    3. Clean Water Utility
    4. Community Services
    5. Council Agenda and Minutes
    6. Dental Van / Oral Health Programs
    7. Early Childhood Education and Assistance
    8. Elections Office
    9. Excise Tax Searches
    10. Hazardous Waste Disposal
    11. Jet Aircraft Noise Reporting
    12. Licenses
    13. GIS Mapping Services
    14. Recorded Documents
    15. Online Permit Payments
    16. Polaris Property Search
    17. Public Safety
    18. Records Center
    19. Senior Services
    20. Substance Abuse Services
    21. Transportation Voucher Program
    22. Veteran's Assistance Application
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  4. Community

    1. Attraction Event Calendars
    2. Camping Reservation
    3. Community Events
    4. Community Voice
    5. Comprehensive Plan Update
    6. Emergency Management
    7. Media
    8. County Holidays
    9. Emailing Lists
    10. History
      1. Statistics
    11. Local Information and News
    12. Parks & Facilities
    13. San Juan County Fairgrounds
    14. San Juan Islands Visitor Study
    15. Washington State Ferry Info
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Burn Permits
      2. Drivers Licenses
      3. Dog Licenses
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Food Service Permits
      6. Marriage Licenses
      7. Permits
      8. PFFAP
      9. Water Availability Application
        1. About PFAS
      10. Vacation Rental Permit
      11. Vehicle Licenses
      12. Vessel Licenses
      13. Right of Way Permits
      14. Road Closure Permits
      15. Oversized Vehicle/Moving Permits
      16. Marine Parking & Moorage Permits
    2. Contact
      1. County Council
      2. Board Members
      3. Staff Directory
    3. Find
      1. ADA Policy
      2. County Code
      3. County Ordinances & Resolutions
      4. Council Agendas, Minutes or Videos
      5. Council Upcoming Agenda
      6. Congregate Lunches
      7. Family Caregiver Support Groups and Respite Care
      8. Home Delivered Meals
      9. Jury Duty Information
      10. Recorded Documents
      11. Senior Services Programs
      12. Septic Permits and Inspection Records
      13. Transportation Assistance
      14. Victim Resources
    4. Request
      1. Building Inspections
      2. Fire Inspections
      3. A New Address or An Address Change
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Camping Reservations
      2. Notifications
      3. Volunteer Opportunities
    6. Submit
      1. Code Investigation Request (PDF)
      2. Online Payments
      3. Public Records Request
      4. Veterans' Assistance Application (PDF)
    7. Learn About
      1. Reporting a Death
      2. Elected Officials
      3. Hazardous Waste Disposal
      4. WIC Program
    8. Watch Video of ...
      1. Board of Health
      2. County Council
      3. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
      4. Marine Resource Commission
      5. Planning Commission
      6. Hospital District
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  6. Feature Links

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    3. Department Service Status
    4. Departments
    5. Elected Officials
    6. Social Networking
    7. Disclaimer
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