Department of Environmental Health and Quality

Land Use Counter Has Moved

Customer Service Counter for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems has relocated from the Planning and Development Services (PDS) Building at 5510 Overland Avenue to the DEHQ office at 5500 Overland Avenue, Suite 110.

DEHQ Health Permit Fees

Learn more about the department’s health permit fees for fiscal year 2025-26

Learn About Beach Water Quality

For more information about our Beach and Bay program

Flood Resources

For more information on flood and disaster resources

SBA Loans to Assist with Impacts from Tropical Cyclone Hilary

San Diego County businesses, nonprofits and residents can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans if they were affected by Tropical Cyclone Hilary

County Grant Program

County of San Diego Microbusiness Grant Program

211 Get Connected

SANDAG is raising awareness of available resources, including discounted internet, free or low-cost computers, digital training and more!

Find Restaurant Inspection Results

SDFoodInfo.org allows you to search inspection results for thousands of restaurants, food trucks, and markets across the county

Learn About Home Kitchen Operations

For more information about Home Kitchen Operations

Our Mission: Protecting the environment and enhancing public health by preventing disease, promoting environmental responsibility and, when necessary, enforcing environmental and public health laws.

As part of the County’s Land Use & Environment Group, we are here to help you.

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