The Food Bank of El Dorado County is hosting a free food distribution for Mosquito Fire evacuees on October 17th from 10am to noon. The distribution is a local grass roots outreach to those impacted by the Mosquito Fire. Free food will be available to restock freezers and refrigerators. Drive through distribution for your convenience. For more information about the event, email info@foodbankedc.org or call (530) 621-9950.

When: October 17th, 2022, from 10am to Noon

Where:

VFW Park
3000 Veterans Way
Georgetown, CA 95634

Learn more about the Food Bank of El Dorado County

The following relevant questions and answers are part of El Dorado County Building Department frequently asked questions and provide important answers to significant questions.

Q: How do I contact Building Services?

A: Click here for Building Services location, contact information and hours. Note: As all permitted use information is parcel-specific, it is strongly recommended that you provide either the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) or numerical street address(es) of the parcel(s) you are inquiring about. If you do not have an APN or street address, you may contact the Assessor’s Office for this information at (530) 621-5719. You may also click APN Lookup to help you find your parcel number.

Q: What is my Snow Load? Climate Zone? Fire Safe Regulations? Water District?

A: Building Design Criteria can be obtained by clicking here. You will need to have your Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) available to locate this information. If you do not have your APN, you may contact the Assessor’s Office for this information at (530) 621-5719. You may also click APN Lookup to help you find your parcel number.

Q: Why do I need a building permit and who can/should obtain one?

A: The purpose of the various permits is to safeguard the health and general welfare of the community and your investment in your property. In addition, the evidence of a building permit is often necessary to obtain financing from lending agencies. Fire and liability insurance damages may not be paid in some cases where permits were not obtained and improvements do not meet regulations.

You as property owner or your authorized agent may obtain the required permits. If, however, you are contracting to have the work done, it is always wise to have the contractor obtain the permits. In this way, you can be sure the contractor retains the responsibility to call for and receive approval of all required inspections. Please refer to the State of California Contractor's State License Board (CSLB) web site for important contractor information. 

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El Dorado County endures a consistently changing climate depending on the season. To help with weather changes, El Dorado County offers a Weatherization Program for residents to increase the efficiency of their home. The Weatherization Program provides free energy efficiency measures to income-eligible households at no cost to the residents. Most households that participate in the Weatherization Program have heating bills reduced. Residents interested should submit a Weatherization Program application.

Learn more about the Home Weatherization Program

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income families pay their energy or heating costs. Eligible homeowners or renters may qualify for assistance in the form of specific payment amounts credited to their electric utility account, or other related financial assistance. Information is also available about energy conservation and practical tips to reduce energy costs. Priority for the HEAP program is given to elderly, disabled and families with small children. Certain documentation is required to qualify. Residents are asked to call and schedule an appointment to apply for HEAP.

Applications for HEAP are accepted by appointment only.

West Slope residents: (530) 621-6150 Tahoe Basin residents: (530) 573-3490

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Due to logistical issues, the Household Hazardous Waste collection location at Fire Station 86 in El Dorado Hills will be closed for September and October.  During this period, you can bring your household hazardous waste to the El Dorado Disposal HHW collection site located at 4100 Throwita Way in Placerville.  HHW will be accepted for free Friday-Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Scheduled appointment may be required.

El Dorado Disposal - Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

4100 Throwita Way

Diamond Springs, CA 95667

(530) 626-4141

Hours: Friday – Sunday (9:00am-12pm, 1pm-4pm)

Learn more about HHW with El Dorado Disposal