Local Disclosures

Local Disclosures & Water Certification Forms

Santa Cruz County
7/23/24: The Santa Cruz County Disclosure & Disclaimers Advisory has been removed because it was outdated. An eta on a new version is pending.


Santa Cruz City
Santa Cruz City Inspection and Maintenance Disclosure 
Incentive Program for Sewer Lateral Improvements 
Sewer Lateral Info & Forms

County Vacation Rental Ordinance
County of Santa Cruz Vacation Rental Ordinance Disclosure

C.A.R. Disclosure Charts
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Sewer Lateral Information
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Plumbing Retrofit & Water Conservation

Santa Cruz County
In July 2013 the County updated its water conservation ordinance to better preserve the county’s water resources by reducing consumption. This ordinance applies to properties located in the unincorporated Santa Cruz County area (outside the City limits of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville) that are not served by the City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, or other public water suppliers who administer similar water conservation programs. All properties at the time of sale must retrofit water fixtures that do not meet high efficiency standards.

Forms
Disclosure Form
Water Conservation Certification Form
Retrofit Responsibility Transfer Form 
Santa Cruz County Plumbing Retrofit Program Area Map 
     This map is meant as a guideline. Always confirm the jurisdiction by checking the water purveyor
     at the property. Use the map to help you determine which form you need according to area.
FAQ 

More information can be found here.


City of Santa Cruz

Effective March 11th, 2022 properties are no longer required to receive Water Conservation Certificates at time of sale. Any properties in the City’s service area no longer need to comply, even those located within the unincorporated county.


Soquel Creek Water District
The Soquel Creek Water District ended its Retrofit on Resale program effective June 1, 2018. A list of properties certified by the District’s program between February 2014 and July 2018 can be found here:

Soquel Creek Water District Retrofit Certified Properties 

Watsonville
In January 2017 the City of Watsonville updated its water conservation program to better protect the city’s water resources, reduce consumption, and follow the requirements of State Bill 407. This update applies to properties located within the City of Watsonville and those in unincorporated Santa Cruz County that are supplied water by the City of Watsonville. All properties at the time of sale must retrofit water fixtures that do not meet high efficiency standards. At the time of sale, sellers must complete a Water Conservation Certificate for Property Transfers form, or alternatively, buyers may complete the Transfer of Responsibility to Retrofit form.

Water Conservation Certificate Form

  1. City of Watsonville Water Conservation Certification

Transfer of Responsibility to Retrofit Form

  1. City of Watsonville Transfer of Responsibility to Retrofit Form

Watsonville Water Service Area Map

  1. City of Watsonville Water Service Area Map (PDF)

Sign Ordinances

Please review the County and City ordinances here before placing signs. Remember, signs are never allowed in public right of ways, sidewalks, streets, gutters, alleys. Never obstruct any type of traffic. Never allow a sign to be a safety hazard!