Environmental Health

Effective 03/30/2022:

CDA highly recommends scheduling an appointment or dropping off your applications and plans to help stop the spread of COVID in our community.  Please check this website regularly to find updates.

The Department will continue to provide the following services:

• Lobby is open from 8 am to 5 pm. 
• New Project Submittal/Walk-in appointments accepted from 8 am to 3:30 pm.
• Online by using our Citizen Access Portal to apply for Land Use permits, All other submittals involving Consumer Protection and Hazardous Materials can be emailed to the Environmental Health Department.
• If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, please email the Environmental Health Department or call (530) 265-1222, Option 3.

Environmental Health's Mission

Our Department is responsible for programs focused on environmental protection and public health in Nevada County. These programs regulate food preparation in restaurants, installation of wells and septic systems, handling hazardous materials, and other topics related to consumer protection.