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  • 2027 Permit to Operate Renewal and Park Manager Training Program

    The County of San Diego (County), Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) would like to remind you about the updates to the requirements for your Permit to Operate (PTO) renewal.

    Your park’s PTO will expire on December 31, 2026. You will be receiving renewal invoices by mail shortly. Please read the invoice carefully to ensure your PTO is renewed on time.

    Park Manager Training Program (PMTP)

    In July 2026, we sent a notification to stakeholders that California state law requires that mobilehome parks and recreational vehicle parks have a manager that is trained/certified and has been issued a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Exemption in order to receive or renew their PTO (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 25, Division 1, Section 2.3). Failure to renew your PTO could result in administrative action to prevent rent collection and assessed late fees. Information regarding the PMTP can be found here.

    How do Park Managers/Owners/Operators obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Exemption?

    Certificates are issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Information on how to obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Exemption can be found here. HCD can be contacted at PMTP@hcd.ca.gov or 1-800-952-8356.

    For any questions about the PMTP, please contact HCD at:

    Email: PMTP@hcd.ca.gov
    Phone: 1-800-952-8356.

    Park Manager Training Program FAQ

    For any questions regarding your PTO or invoice, please contact us at:

    Email: LWQDduty@sdcounty.ca.gov or Teresa Bingham at Teresa.Bingham@sdcounty.ca.gov.

  • Public Comment Period - Updated California Well Standards (Bulletin 74)

    The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) would like to share an important update regarding the California Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) ongoing efforts to revise Bulletin 74 – California Well Standards. DWR is in the final stages of updating the standards, which were last revised in 1991. This multi‑year effort represents a significant step toward modernizing statewide requirements for the construction, maintenance and destruction of wells.

    The updated Bulletin 74 and Companion Annotated Draft has been released for public review and comment from November 5, 2026, through January 7, 2027.

    DEHQ encourages all well stakeholders, including well drillers, consultants, property owners, water agencies, and other interested parties, to review the updated standards during the public comment period. These revisions may affect well construction, maintenance and destruction practices throughout California. This public review period provides an important opportunity to become familiar with the proposed changes and to submit comments directly to DWR before the standards are finalized. In addition to submitting your comments to DWR, we would encourage you to submit those comments to us in DEHQ at Wells.DEH@sdcounty.ca.gov .

    Stakeholders are also encouraged to identify and communicate any region‑specific challenges, including cost or implementation concerns, particularly if certain statewide revisions may not align with conditions unique to San Diego County.

    Written Comments:

    • Public comment period: November 5, 2026 – January 7, 2027

    Virtual Public Meetings: DWR will host two virtual public meetings to provide opportunities for stakeholders to ask questions and offer verbal comments.

    Additional information about the Well Standards Update is available on the DWR website.

    DEHQ will continue to share updates regarding Bulletin 74 and the public comment process as new information becomes available. Thank you for your ongoing partnership in protecting groundwater resources and supporting safe, responsible well construction throughout San Diego County. If you have any questions, please contact our office at Wells.DEH@sdcounty.ca.gov or (858) 505‑6688.

  • Beach and Bay Website

    The Beach and Bay Water Quality Monitoring Program is excited to introduce the updated sdbeachinfo.com. Launched in 2026 after more than a year of development and valuable community feedback, the website makes it easier to find the latest water quality information for San Diego’s beaches.

    You can now sign up for email and text notifications for your favorite beaches and view the latest water sample results directly on the website. There’s no need to check multiple sources; it’s all in one convenient place.

    Before heading out to relax on the sand and jump in the water, remember to check in before you get in at www.sdbeachinfo.com.

  • Land Use Fee Payments

    To ensure fees are assessed accurately and to streamline the application process, our department can no longer hold checks submitted with applications during the review period. Once your application has been processed and confirmed complete, an invoice will be issued. Payments may then be made at our office, located at 5500 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, using cash, check, or credit card.

    You may also pay your fees online at dehqpay.com. Instructions for making online payments are available in English and Spanish at the links below:

    • Online Payment Instructions (English)
    • Online Payment Instructions (Spanish)