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Welcome to the City of Watsonville Website

Situated in the heart of the Monterey Bay area in the lush Pajaro Valley, Watsonville lies 95 miles south of San Francisco at the southern end of Santa Cruz County, covers 6.6 square miles, and has a population of 51,495 (May 2011).

We hope you find this website useful and we welcome your comments and suggestions. Please send us your feedback by clicking on the "comments about this site" link at the top of this page.

What's New

Redevelopment Accomplishments
Jan Davison, Redevelopment and Housing Director for the City of Watsonville lists the accomplishments of the City's Redevelopment Agency over the last 40 Years. More Information.
Also you can take a look at the video of the Civic Plaza Building here.
and Riverside Mobil Home park here.

Notice of Commission/Board Vacancies
The City Council is seeking applications for the following commissions/board for the City of Watsonville:

Library Board - Districts 3 & 6

Applicants must be qualified registered voters in the City of Watsonville. More information here.

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The 2011/12 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is now available. More information.

Winter/Spring Recreation Guide
The Parks and Community Services Department's Winter/Spring 2012 Recreation Guide is now available. Check out all of the fun activities offered this summer and fall. More Information.

Drinking Water Quality Report
The 2010 Water Quality Report is now available here.

Housing Rehabilitation & Homebuyer Program
Do you work as a farm laborer and own a home that is in need of repairs or want to purchase a home? The City of Watsonville may be able to help you obtain a low interest deferred payment loan and matching zero interest forgivable loan up to $50,000 through one or more of its housing programs. More Information.

Programa de Rehabilitación de Vivienda y de Comprador de Casa
¿Trabaja como un trabajador agrícola y es propietario de una casa que necesita reparaciones o quiere comprar una casa? La Ciudad de Watsonville puede ayudarlo a obtener un préstamo diferido con una tasa de interés de 0% con una cantidad hasta $50,000 por medio de uno o más de los programas de vivienda.
Más información.

City releases its Budget Plan to offset a $1.93 Million deficit
The City’s balanced 2011-2013 Proposed Budget Plan was released May 20, 2011. It balances the City’s $1.93 Million deficit through non-safety employee wage reductions and a lower Pension Plan. It proposes public safety layoffs but overall proposes to maintain the same operating levels with Friday closures. Go to the City’s 2011-2013 Budget webpage for more information.

Department Closures
Due to ongoing budget cuts, with the exception of essential City services, most departments will continue to be be closed every Friday.

City Manager/Clerk/Attorney	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Community Development (Building & Code Enforcement)	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Library - Main	M-Th F	10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Library - Freedom	T-Th F-Sat	10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parks and Community Services	M-Th	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Personnel	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Police Records	M-Th	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Public Works	M-Th	7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Recycle/Waste Drop-off	M-Sat	9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Utilities (Payments and Service Changes)	M-Th	8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Save Money on Your Home Energy Bills!
The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments has partnered with PG&E to provide residents of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties, including Watsonville residents, with free home energy surveys, free light bulbs and more to help residents lower their energy usage and save money on their natural gas and electricity bills. Hospitality businesses, such as restaurants and hotels, can also receive a free energy survey.
More Information. Más información.