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  2. 2021 Accessory Dwelling Unit Lottery Results

    The Department of Community Development held the 2021 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Lottery on March 1, 2021 Read on...

  3. COVID ALERT

    Inspections will not be conducted on jobsites where workers are not wearing masks. If workers don't have masks available and/or are unable to mask up, a re-inspection will need to be requested. Please see the COVID Alert issued by San Juan County. COVID ALERT - BUILDING TRADE SAFETY PROTOCOLS

  4. DCD & Health Drop Box at Courthouse

    Forms & payments for Community Development and Health can now be placed in the drop box in front of the main Courthouse entrance. Read on...

  5. New Building Codes Effective Date Feb 1, 2021 (Updated 1-19-2021)

    The Governor has REPEALED THE DELAY of implementation of the 2018 New codes go into effect, NEW DATE: FEB 1, 2021. Read on...

  6. Fire Extinguisher Recall

    The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 40 million Kidde disposable fire extinguishers. Read on...
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  1. Mobile Dental Clinic announces 2021 dates for San Juan County

    Residents of San Juan County who don’t have dental insurance or who are covered by Apple Health (Medicaid) can get free or reduced-cost dental care at upcoming mobile clinics on each of the islands. Read on...

  2. New Look for San Juan County Website

    San Juan County is excited to announce that on the afternoon of Thursday, March 25th, 2021, we will be launching our new and improved website. Read on...
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    Ferry Advisory Committee Meeting

  2. Wed Apr. 14

    San Juan County Charter Review Commission regular meeting

  3. Mon Apr. 19

    SJC Council Meeting
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