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City of Sonoma Launches Second Year of Online Discretionary Funding Application for Fiscal Year 2025/2026

In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the...

City Council Selects Final District Map and Election Sequencing

At its meeting on April 2, 2025, the Sonoma City Council selected a final district map and approved the sequencing of elections as part of the City’s transition to district-based elections. The adopted map includes five districts with assigned district numbers. The City Council also determined the election timeline for each district: Districts 1, 3,...

What is the sales tax within the city?

The current sales tax rate in Sonoma is 10.25% per the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration. More information on sales tax rates by city and county can be found here.

County of Sonoma Community Survey: Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2030)

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is currently preparing a new Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funding for affordable housing, public services, and other eligible activities. The Consolidated Plan identifies the most important needs within Sonoma County...

Tree List (Master)

About the Master Tree ListThis curated selection of trees has been identified by the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County as those most likely to survive and thrive in the climate projected for our region between 2050 and 2100. The list is based on a science-driven model using eight selection criteria, including drought and...

City of Sonoma City Council Election Districts

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Meet Our New Building Inspector, Kevin Sullivan

We are excited to welcome Kevin Sullivan to the City of Sonoma’s Community Development Department as our new Building Inspector in the Building Division! Kevin brings with him over 25 years of hands-on experience as a finish carpenter, having worked with several developers throughout Sonoma County. His impressive background also includes roles as a construction...

City Council Advances Revised Draft Map B3 for Final Consideration – Public Input Invited

The City of Sonoma is in the process of transitioning from “at large” elections to district-based elections, which will change how City Council members are elected by establishing distinct geographic districts. As part of this process, the City Council is reviewing draft district maps and gathering public input to determine the final boundaries before adopting...

Changes from Draft B to B3 – Overlay Map

Draft District Map B3

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Alert and Warning System Test Scheduled for March 27 in Sonoma Valley

Sonoma and Napa counties, in partnership with local law enforcement and fire agencies, will conduct a targeted emergency alert and warning system test on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This test will focus on the SON-6F4 evacuation zone, located in Sonoma Valley near the Sonoma-Napa County line. Between 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., residents and visitors...

What do you know about storm water? Take our eleven (11) question storm water program effectiveness survey today!

The City of Sonoma is conducting a survey to learn what our residents know about storm water. Surveying our residents about their storm water knowledge and behaviors helps us understand which topics could use more community education and outreach. Please take this 11-question survey to help us improve our public outreach and communication regarding storm water...

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New Fire Hazard Severity Map for Sonoma & Surrounding Areas – Public Review and Input Encouraged

An updated draft Fire Hazard Severity Map is now available for public review and comment. This map is based on CalFire’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which determine fire hazard classifications for the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley, and surrounding areas based on climate data, fire history, and wildfire modeling. View the Interactive Map & Submit Comments...

New Fire Hazard Severity Map Released for the City of Sonoma and Surrounding Areas (Press Release)

View this Press Release as a pdf March 14, 2025 - Sonoma, CA – The City of Sonoma, in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) and the County of Sonoma, has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Maps (FHSZ) for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) following CalFire’s February 24, 2025, statewide update. These maps use...

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Free Energy-Saving Kits, Cooking Demos & Climate Survey – Get Involved!

BayREN (Bay Area Regional Energy Network) is a local government coalition helping residents save energy and lower utility bills. This March, take advantage of free energy-saving kits, live cooking demos, and homeowner webinars—plus, share your input on regional climate action! North Bay Induction Cooking Expo – March 15 Experience the future of cooking with live...

Get Involved in Your Local Government - Join a Commission

Are you passionate about local planning? Committed to enhancing community engagement? Want to give back to your city? Now’s your chance to make a difference! The City of Sonoma is currently seeking applications for the following positions on city and regional commissions, committees, and boards: Current Recruitment(s): City Commissions and Committees Planning Commission One Member...

Olsen Park Design Update – Join the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission This Wednesday!

Exciting progress is underway for Olsen Park! LandCulture LLP, the landscape architecture firm hired to renovate the Park, will present the 50% design for the park at the upcoming Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m. This is a key milestone in the project, offering a look at...