LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF
Santa Cruz County

Encouraging efficient service areas for services provided by cities, counties and special districts.

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Guiding urban development away from prime agricultural lands and open space resources.

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Promoting orderly growth; and discourage urban sprawl.

Welcome to

Santa Cruz LAFCO

The Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Cruz County determines the most logical provider of public services and has jurisdiction over the 4 cities, 22 independent special districts, and 54 county service areas. Click the following link to learn more about LAFCOs.

What is LAFCO?

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Latest Updates

Santa Cruz LAFCO conducts monthly Commission meetings, annual service reviews, and various boundary changes on a regular basis. The following section provides information on the latest LAFCO-related news and projects.

Welcome to

Santa Cruz LAFCO

Latest Updates

January 8 Mtg Cancelled (Next Meeting is February 5, 2025)

AP Triton Fire Study (Now Available)

Learn more about the “Branciforte Fire Protection District Reorganization”

Service Review Work Program 2020-2024

Emergency Cell Phone Notification (Reverse 911)

School District Boundaries