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Local Disclosures<\/strong> & Water Certification Forms
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Santa Cruz County<\/strong>
Santa Cruz County Disclosure & Disclaimers Advisory<\/a>\u00a0– revised August 12, 2025. This document is subject to change.

Well Ordinance Point of Sale Requirement Effective September 1, 2025<\/strong>
\u2022 Water Source Evaluation upon Transfer of Property form<\/a> – NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Time of Sale Flow Testing & Water Quality Sampling FAQ<\/a> – NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find more details on the Santa Cruz County Environmental Health website: https:\/\/scceh.com\/NewHome\/Programs\/LandUse\/RuralRealEstateSales.aspx<\/a>

Santa Cruz City<\/strong>
Santa Cruz City Inspection and Maintenance Disclosure<\/a> 
Incentive Program for Sewer Lateral Improvements<\/a> 
Sewer Lateral Info & Forms<\/a>

County Vacation Rental Ordinance<\/strong>
County of Santa Cruz Vacation Rental Ordinance Disclosure<\/a>

C.A.R. Disclosure Charts<\/strong>
More Info<\/a>

Sewer Lateral Information<\/strong>
Click here<\/a> 

Plumbing Retrofit & Water Conservation<\/span><\/strong>

Santa Cruz County<\/strong>
In July 2013 the County updated its water conservation ordinance to better preserve the county\u2019s 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<\/strong>
Disclosure Form<\/a>
Water Conservation Certification Form<\/a>
Retrofit Responsibility Transfer Form<\/a> 
Santa Cruz County Plumbing Retrofit Program Area Map<\/a> 
     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<\/a> 

More information can be found here<\/a>.


City of Santa Cruz<\/strong>
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soquel Creek Water District<\/strong>
The Soquel Creek Water District ended its Retrofit on Resale program effective June 1, 2018<\/a>. A list of properties certified by the District\u2019s program between February 2014 and July 2018 can be found here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soquel Creek Water District Retrofit Certified Properties <\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watsonville<\/strong>
In January 2017 the City of Watsonville updated its water conservation program to better protect the city\u2019s water resources, reduce consumption, and follow the requirements of <\/a>State Bill 407<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Water Conservation Certificate Form<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. City of Watsonville Water Conservation Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Transfer of Responsibility to Retrofit Form<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    1. City of Watsonville Transfer of Responsibility to Retrofit Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Watsonville Water Service Area Map<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      1. City of Watsonville Water Service Area Map (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Sign Ordinances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Please review the County and City ordinances here<\/a> 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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