Welcome to the Community Development Department. Our mission is to preserve the past while shaping the future to provide a safe, healthy, and attractive environment for growth.

The Community Development Department includes the following offices:

• Housing Office develops and administers a variety of housing programs and policies that seek to enhance the available housing opportunities and fulfill the community service needs of low, moderate and workforce-income households and other special needs populations including disabled persons, senior citizens, and persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• Leasing and Property Management Office is responsible for the administration and management of city-owned properties.
• Permit and Inspection Services Office reviews plans, issues permits and inspects all phases of construction for compliance with applicable local and State codes.
• Planning Office works diligently to process development applications and  is constantly developing and sharpening a variety of planning tools to help clarify land use regulations, stimulate economic development, and ensure preservation of the City's neighborhood character and historic resources.
• Sustainability Office works to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and move towards zero waste generation.

Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or comments about community development services. 

Kimberly Cole, AICP
Community Development Director
City of Monterey
(831) 646-3759
cole@monterey.org

• Planning Office 570 Pacific Street Downstairs in historic Colton Hall.
  monterey.org/planning
• Permits and Inspection Services 580 Pacific Street, Room 4 Located just down the hall from the Council Chamber.
  monterey.org/services/permits-and-inspections
• Housing Programs 353 Camino El Estero Located near DTM Playground and Lake El Estero.
  monterey.org/housing
• Leasing and Property Management 526 Pierce Street Located across the street from Colton Hall.
  monterey.org/property-management
• Sustainability 526 Pierce Street Located across the street from Colton Hall.
  montereyrecycles.org