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Andrea Laue

Open Space and Farmlands

protecting open space, parks, hillsides, and farmlands

City of San Jose

Fiscal Resilience

minimizing costs to taxpayers for government services and infrastructure

Sergio Ruiz

Housing

promoting housing affordability

VTA

Transportation

minimizing traffic

Rolling hillsides in Santa Clara County with oak trees, grasses, and wildflowers.

Andrea Laue

Environment

Safeguarding local air and water resources

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Sergio Ruiz

Sustainable Growth

Increasing the sustainability and livability of communities

The Local Agency Formation Commission, or LAFCO, is a state mandated independent local agency established to oversee the boundaries of cities and special districts in Santa Clara County.

About LAFCO

News and Announcements

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April 8, 2025 – Pinned

LAFCO Protest Hearing - South Santa Clara County Fire Protection District Dissolution and Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District Annexation/Sphere of Influence Amendment

December 4, 2024 – Pinned

NOW AVAILABLE! Updated LAFCO Policies (Phase 1)

October 4, 2023 – Pinned

NOW AVAILABLE! Countywide Fire Service Review Final Report

November 14, 2024

Video Recording of a Session on Environmental Justice at the 2024 CALAFCO Annual Conference

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Next Meeting

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May

LAFCO Protest Hearing - SCFD Dissolution, CCFD Annexation/SOI Amendment

May 7, 2025
9:30 am

Room No. 157
County Government Center, First Floor, 70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110

Notice

who are the LAFCO Commissioners?

Commissioners exercise independent judgment and represent the interests of the public as a whole in furthering the mandate of LAFCO.

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LAFCO plays a vital role in creating livable, sustainable communities in Santa Clara County. Listed below are some of the most commonly requested resources for understanding and working with LAFCO.

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For Cities and Special Districts

Access reports and resources for local agencies.

Service Reviews

Island Annexation Program

LAFCO Maps

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For Applicants

Understand LAFCO policies to navigate the application process.

LAFCO Policies

Application Materials

Filing Deadlines

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For Community Members

Learn about how LAFCO works and how you can be involved.

What is LAFCO?

Attend Commission Meetings

LAFCO Presentations

Maps Portal (GIS)

LAFCO is a resource for City and Special District boundary information in Santa Clara County. Use this interactive mapping tool to view the various boundaries.

Visit the Interactive Map

Comprehensive Review & Update of Policies

Santa Clara LAFCO is conducting a comprehensive review and update of its policies to better meet its legislative mandate; make its policies consistent with recent changes to State law; better document its current and historic practices; provide better guidance to affected agencies, the public, and potential applicants; and increase clarity and transparency of its policies. The proposed policy revisions and associated documents are now available for your review.

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Search policies, publications, presentations, maps, links, and more.

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