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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	30th Assembly District.
Assembly Member	Robert Rivas, State Assembly Member, 30th District (916)319-2030 or (831)638-3228
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: sbcsuper@supervisor.co.san-benito.ca.us.
County Budget	Information on the county budget for FY 2017-2018 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	Not available online. 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	20th District, California.
Congressional Representative	Jimmy Panetta U.S.House of Representatives, California 20th District Phone: (202)225-2861
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; 440 5th St., Room 206, County Courthouse, 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.), San Justo Reservoir Park, and the Historical & Recreational Park.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; 440 5th St., Room 206, County Courthouse, Hollister, CA.
Planning Commission Agenda	View online or call (831)637-5313. (https://sanbenito.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/)
Population	San Benito County’s population estimate was 66,677 on July 1, 2021, according to the United States Census Bureau.
President, White House	Joe Biden, President White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 (202)456-1111 Email
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	12th Senate District
State Senator	Anna Caballero, State Senate Website: https://sd12.senate.ca.gov/ (831)769-8040 Office: 132 W Gabilan St, Suite 101 Salinas CA 93901
U.S. Senator	Kamala D. Harris, U.S. Senator Phone: (916)448-2787 Website Dianne Feinstein U.S. Senator Phone: (415)393-0707 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.