About the City of Sacramento
Location, weather and quality of life are just a few of the things that make Sacramento a great place to live, work and visit.
City Government
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Things to do…
Camp Sacramento Vacations | Sacramento Zoo | Fairytale Town |
Sacramento Marina | Play Golf | Community Volunteer | Art Walks |
Farmers' Market | California State Capital | Historic Old Sacramento
Facts & Figures
Sacramento History Online | Weather & Population | Maps | Brief History | Census Bureau Demographics | Crime Statistics | City Fees | FAQ's | Sister Cities
Plan a Visit or Convention
Sacramento Convention Center | Art & Culture | Convention & Visitors Bureau | Guide to Museums | Sacramento International Airport | Metropolitan Arts Commission
City Spotlight
Mayor's Go Green Challenge | Urban Forest | Park Amenity Guide | Sacramento Area Colleges & Universities | Social Media Service Center
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Offices
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Information |
Employment & Classification
Employment Office
Historic City Hall
915 I Street, Plaza Level
Sacramento, CA 95814
Main#: (916) 808-5726
JOBLINE: (916) 808-8568
The City of Sacramento employment office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Job Opportunities
The City of Sacramento is proud to present our on-line application service. Please click one of the links below to begin searching for current recruitments.
Information
General Clerical Test
The City of Sacramento employment office will not administer the General Clerical test for the remainder of this calendar year.
Change of Address
If your address has changed, please complete and return a change of address form
Doing Business In the City of Sacramento
The City of Sacramento and the surrounding region has grown dramatically in the last 10 years. Opportunities for investment and new business abound.
Major Plans & Projects
City Resources, Forms and Opportunities
- City Bid Center
- Transportation Construction Bid Opportunities
- Building & Planning Forms
- Sacramento Small Business Center
- Master Plan for City Parks and Recreation
- New Growth
- Community Development Department
- Economic Development
Taxes, Fees, Permits
- Business Permit Forms and Instructions
- Home-Based Business Information and Permit Application
- Burglar Alarm System Permit
- Utility User Tax Ordinance
- Building Permits
- Motorized and Taxi Permits
Are You Prepared For An Emergency?
Inquire about the availability of documents in alternate formats.
Sacramento Ready is a regional partnership of local government working to provide emergency preparation and response information to people in the Sacramento area.
Autumn Sets In
Cooler temperatures and changing weather are sure signs that autumn has arrived in the valley. Make sure you and your family are prepared for the coming months:
- Get ready for fog and colder weather
- Know what to do when the winds pick up
- Prepare an emergency kit
- Make a communication plan for your family
- Learn more emergency preparation tips in the Are You Prepared Guide
Sacramento City and County Emergency Operations and Evacuation Plans
Learn how to respond in the event of an emergency
In the event of an emergency that requires citizens to evacuate from an impacted to a safe area, there are agreed-upon strategies already in place to ensure the process is handled as smoothly as possible. This plan also takes into account the many people with special needs who might need additional support in an evacuation.
Learn how local officials will respond in the event of an emergency
We're Here to Help
If you have comments or suggestions, please send them to:
City of Sacramento and/or County of Sacramento