Economic Development, Community Planning
Capital Region Small Business Awards: Nominate a Changemaker in Business & Register
March 25, 2026
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is proud to take part in the 2026 Capital Region Small Business Awards. The luncheon event and expo will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders and community partners for networking, recognition and resource-sharing.
Introducing the Land Use Regulation Library
February 02, 2026
Today, Sacramento County Planning & Environmental Review is proud to announce the launch of the Land Use Regulation Library at landuse.saccounty.gov!
Celebrate Small Business Saturday – Nov. 29!
November 25, 2025
This Nov. 29, communities across the nation, including those in Sacramento County, will celebrate Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital role small businesses play in the local economy.
$5k Arts & Culture Grant Opens Countywide Nov 3
November 03, 2025
Small Arts and cultural organizations across Sacramento County can now apply for the Small Organization Sustainability Fund (Program), which offers up to $5,000 in general operating support for each eligible organization.
Sacramento County Recognizes Sustainable Businesses
September 22, 2025
On Sept. 17, 2025, the Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) hosted the 19th Annual Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo honoring eight local businesses for their leadership in environmental sustainability.
Terra Madre Americas Coming to Sacramento County
September 12, 2025
Sacramento County is a proud sponsor of Terra Madre Americas, a three-day celebration of food, sustainability and community in downtown Sacramento. Taking place Sept. 26–28, 2025, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and Performing Arts Theater, the event will showcase the Sacramento region’s identity as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital while welcoming visitors, chefs, farmers and advocates from across the globe.
New Art Exhibition In SacCounty Board Chambers
July 18, 2025
The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display! Sacramento County sponsors bi-annual art exhibitions in the Board Chambers, located at 700 “H" St.
BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week
April 16, 2025
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 on May 7 from 3 to 6 p.m...
Fraudulent Invoices Targeting Planning Customers
March 28, 2025
Sacramento County has been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former Planning customers..
Our Shelf-Ready ADU Plans Are a Hit with Residents
February 13, 2025
On a roughly one-acre property in rural northern Sacramento County, Rick Field is one of the first County residents to build...
$2.7M Awarded for Community Development Projects
January 17, 2025
Sacramento County will receive $2,718,235 as part of a historic $100 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD...
Shaping Sac County's Economic Future Together
January 08, 2025
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) invites residents, business owners and stakeholders...
Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30
November 27, 2024
Small Business Saturday is celebrated across the nation every year to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses. Now more than ever, small business...
Apply Now for Cultural Arts Grants in SacCounty
October 15, 2024
Arts and culture nonprofits located throughout Sacramento County are invited to apply for grants to assist with general operating expenses. The $...
2023 Crop and Livestock Report Update
October 09, 2024
During her presentation of the 2023 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Reports at the Oct. 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris Flores..
BERC Awards Eco-Friendly Businesses in Sacramento
October 03, 2024
On Sept. 26, 2024, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual ...
A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground
September 26, 2024
Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Plan...
SacCounty Rezones Aim To Boost Affordable Housing
August 21, 2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to rezone ...
Board of Supervisors Adopt Infill Program
August 21, 2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to adopt the County’s Infill Program Update and directed staff to implement certain actions identifie...
Board Approves Resolution to Streamline Infill
June 05, 2024
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend the Sacramento County Zoning Code and Sacramento County Code to accelerate housing and infill development in Sacramento County...
$3M Approved for Neighborhood Improvement Projects
May 09, 2024
During the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Hearings, the Board approved $3,000,000 in funding, budgeted in the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund, for a Neighborhood Improvement Initiative (NII)...
Capital Region Small Business Week April 28–May 4
April 17, 2024
Sacramento County's Office of Economic Development is partnering with the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development to host “BizX, L...
Early Steps Taken to Streamline Infill Development
April 16, 2024
The Board of Supervisors conducted a workshop at its April 10 meeting to discuss a range of policy considerations related to process improvements, hearing body ...
New AI Tool Makes Residential Permitting Easy
March 28, 2024
The Building Permits and Inspection (BPI) Division of the Community Development Department has launched a new “AI tool” to help residential construction...
Development Process Improvements Six-Month Update
March 26, 2024
At today’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dave Defanti, Deputy County Executive for Community Services, along with representatives from the County Departments o...
County Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
March 19, 2024
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has launched efforts to create an updated Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) to guide priority...
Commemorating National Weights and Measures Week
March 06, 2024
On March 2, 1799, President John Adams signed the United States’ first weights and measures law. To commemorate this event, Weights and Measures departments ac...
Water Resources – Water Quality Protection Grants
January 30, 2024
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has recently awarded eight recipients for the 2023-24 Watershed Stewardship and Educational Grant program...
Holiday Food Safety Tips Ahead Of Thanksgiving
November 22, 2023
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and if you are planning to be in the kitchen cooking up a feast for friends or family, you need to start thinking about safe cooking,...
2022 Crop and Livestock Report Released
November 07, 2023
During her presentation of the 2022 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 7 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris Flores...
Grants Available For SacCounty Art Organizations
October 03, 2023
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development has partnered with the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture to offer grants to nonprofit...
Access Your Improvement Plan Status Online!
August 09, 2023
The Sacramento County, Community Development Department, Site Improvement & Permits Section is making it easier for applicants to check the real-time status...
Big Day of Giving: Give Where Your Heart Is
May 02, 2023
The eleventh annual Big Day of Giving is underway, and Sacramento area residents are encouraged to come together for this online giving challenge. Big Day of Giving...
Capital Region Small Business Week May 1-6, 2023
April 25, 2023
Sacramento County's Economic Development is partnering with the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development to host “BizX...
Do You Have an Uncashed Sacramento County Check?
April 05, 2023
Currently, the County has more than 7,600 uncashed checks, totaling more than $3.6 million. How does this happen, and could this be your unclaimed money? ...
County Hires New Economic Development Director
March 29, 2023
Sacramento County has a new Economic Development Director. Crystal Bethke, who has worked for Sacramento County's Office of Economic Development since 2007...
Sacramento County Social Workers Break Barriers
March 23, 2023
The Planning and Environmental Review (PER) Division of the Sacramento County Community Development Department is updating the County's Infill Program...
SacCounty’s Infill Program Wants to Hear From You
March 16, 2023
The Planning and Environmental Review (PER) Division of the Sacramento County Community Development Department is updating the County's Infill Program...
Japanese Beetle Project Continues in SacCounty
March 15, 2023
The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is beginning the third year...
Free Tax Help For Low Income Households
February 14, 2023
If you haven't already, now is a great time to think about filing income taxes. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a benefit for which anyone with a househodsl...
Grant Program for Non-Profit Organizations to Open
February 09, 2023
The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organization...