Services

Building Permit

permits licenses

Based on project valuation

Required for new construction, additions, alterations, and some repairs.

Business License

permits licenses

$50-500 depending on business type

Required for operating a business within Vacaville city limits. Must be renewed annually.

CalFresh (Food Stamps)

benefits assistance

Free

Monthly food benefits for low-income individuals and families.

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids)

benefits assistance

Free

Temporary cash aid and services for eligible families with children. Includes employment services and support.

Driver's License

permits licenses

$41 for Class C license

Apply for, renew, or replace a California driver's license.

Encroachment Permit

permits licenses

Varies by scope of work

Required for work in the public right-of-way (sidewalks, streets, etc.).

Federal Income Tax Filing

payments taxes

Free to file (Free File program available)

File federal income tax returns and pay taxes owed.

Federal Pell Grant

education

Free to apply (FAFSA required)

Need-based federal grant for undergraduate students to help pay for college. Does not need to be repaid.

Fire Inspection

permits licenses

Varies

Fire safety inspections for businesses and special events.

Library Card

education

Free

Free library card providing access to books, e-books, audiobooks, databases, and digital resources at all Solano County Library branches.

Medi-Cal Enrollment

benefits assistance

Free

Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible California residents.

Medicare Enrollment

benefits assistance

Premiums vary by plan

Federal health insurance for people 65+ and certain disabilities.

Park Facility Rental

recreation

$25-200 depending on facility

Reserve picnic areas, sports fields, and community rooms.

Passport Application

permits licenses

$130-165 for adult passport

Apply for a new U.S. passport at participating post offices.

Planning Permit / Zoning Review

permits licenses

Varies by application type

Required for land use changes, conditional use permits, and variances.

Police Records Request

records documents

$10-25 per report

Request copies of police reports and accident reports.

Property Records Search

records documents

Recording fees vary

Search property ownership, assessed values, and recorded documents.

Public Health Services

health

Sliding scale based on income

Immunizations, health screenings, WIC, and communicable disease services.

Public Records Request

records documents

Copying costs may apply

Request public documents under the California Public Records Act.

REAL ID

permits licenses

$41

Federally compliant ID required for domestic flights and federal facilities.

Recreation Programs

recreation

Varies by program

Youth and adult sports, fitness classes, camps, and special events.

Residential Parking Permit

permits licenses

$25 per year

Permit for on-street parking in designated residential permit zones. Protects neighborhood parking from commuter overflow.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

benefits assistance

Free

Federal food assistance program providing monthly benefits on an EBT card for purchasing groceries.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

benefits assistance

Free

Federal housing assistance program that helps low-income families, the elderly, and disabled afford decent, safe housing in the private market.

Social Security Disability Insurance

benefits assistance

Free

Monthly benefits for workers who can no longer work due to disability.

Social Security Retirement Benefits

benefits assistance

Free

Monthly benefits for retired workers who paid into Social Security.

State Disability Insurance

benefits assistance

Free

Short-term benefits for workers unable to work due to illness or injury.

State Income Tax Filing

payments taxes

Free to file

File California state income tax returns.

Unemployment Insurance

benefits assistance

Free

Weekly benefits for workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.

Utility Service Connection

utilities

Deposit may be required

Start or transfer water, sewer, and garbage services.

Vehicle Registration

permits licenses

Varies by vehicle value

Register a vehicle, renew registration, or transfer title.

Voter Registration

elections voting

Free

Register to vote or update your voter registration.