Departments

Finding the right San Bernardino County department or government office can save time when you need public records, property services, health programs, permits, election information, court and justice services, public safety services, or community programs. This directory brings county departments and government offices into one organized place, with a brief description of each office's primary services and a contact phone number.

Finding the Right County Department

County responsibilities are divided among specialized departments and agencies. Residents, property owners, and applicants may need the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk, Building and Safety, Land Use Services, Code Enforcement, or the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector. Residents looking for criminal justice or court-related services may need the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender, or Probation Department. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors handles board records, agendas, official filings, and related administrative matters, while the Registrar of Voters handles voter registration, ballots, elections, and voting information.

Health and family services are also divided according to the type of assistance needed. Public Health provides disease prevention, health programs, and community health services, while Behavioral Health focuses on mental health and substance use services. Children and Family Services, Children’s Network, Child Support Services, Preschool Services Department, Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian, and the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority address different child, family, older adult, and supportive-service needs. Checking the type of service provided by each office can help residents determine which department to contact.

San Bernardino County Departments and Offices Directory

The directory below lists county departments and government offices alphabetically. The Services column summarizes the main functions associated with each office, helping residents distinguish between departments with related responsibilities. The Phone column provides a contact number for each listed office.

Name Services Phone
Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian Older adult services, adult assistance, protective services, and public guardian programs. 877-565-2020
Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures Agricultural inspections, pest regulation, weights and measures, and consumer protection. 909-387-2105
Airports County airport operations, facilities, aviation programs, and airport administration. 909-387-8810
Animal Care Animal shelters, animal control assistance, pet services, and community animal programs. 800-472-5609
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Hospital care, emergency services, specialty care, and patient services. 877-873-2762
Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Property assessments, recorded documents, official records, and county clerk services. 909-387-8307
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector County accounting, treasury functions, property tax collection, and financial administration. 909-387-8322
Behavioral Health Mental health, substance use treatment, behavioral health programs, and community support. 888-743-1478
Building and Safety Building permits, plan review, inspections, and building code compliance. 909-387-8311
Child Support Services Child support cases, payment assistance, establishment, collection, and enforcement. 866-901-3212
Children and Family Services Child welfare, family support, foster care-related programs, and protective services. 800-827-8724
Children’s Network Coordination of programs and resources serving children, youth, and families. 909-383-9677
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Board records, agendas, meeting administration, public filings, and official documents. 909-387-3841
Code Enforcement Code compliance, property complaints, inspections, and enforcement. 909-884-4056
Community Development and Housing Housing programs, community development, housing assistance, and neighborhood investment. 909-501-0600
Community Revitalization Neighborhood improvement, community revitalization, and development programs. 909-387-7417
Coroner Division Death investigations, coroner cases, decedent information, and related services. 909-387-2978
County Administrative Office County administration, executive coordination, budgeting, and operational oversight. 888-818-8988
County Counsel Legal advice and representation for county departments, agencies, and government operations. 909-387-5455
District Attorney’s Office Criminal prosecution, victim-related services, legal proceedings, and public safety cases. 909-382-3800
Economic Development Agency Business development, economic programs, investment initiatives, and regional growth. 909-387-4700
Environmental Health Services Food safety, environmental health inspections, permits, and public health protection. 800-442-2283
Finance and Administration Financial management, budgeting support, fiscal operations, and administrative services. 909-387-5423
Fire Protection District Fire protection, emergency response, fire prevention, and community safety. 909-387-5974
First 5 San Bernardino Early childhood programs, family support, child development, and parent resources. 909-386-7706
Fleet Management County vehicle maintenance, fleet operations, vehicle administration, and asset management. 909-387-7870
General County Information General county information and assistance locating departments and public services. 888-818-8988
High Desert Government Office Regional access to county information, government assistance, and constituent services. 760-995-8065
Human Resources Department County jobs, recruitment, employee programs, benefits, and workforce administration. 909-387-8304
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority IHSS provider assistance, participant support, provider enrollment, and program administration. 866-985-6322
Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency Emergency medical system coordination, planning, certification, and oversight. 909-388-5823
Innovation and Technology Department County technology systems, digital infrastructure, information services, and technical support. 909-388-5500
Joshua Tree Government Office Regional access to county information, government assistance, and constituent services. 760-366-2471
Land Use Services Land use planning, development review, building services, and property development information. 909-387-8311
Legislative Affairs Legislative coordination, intergovernmental relations, policy analysis, and government affairs. 909-387-4280
Library Books, research resources, digital materials, educational programs, and community services. 909-387-2220
Museum Museum collections, exhibitions, educational programs, and regional history resources. 909-798-8608
Office of Emergency Services Emergency planning, disaster preparedness, response coordination, and recovery support. 909-356-3998
Office of Homeless Services Homeless service coordination, housing support, outreach programs, and community assistance. 909-501-0610
Preschool Services Department Preschool programs, early childhood education, family resources, and child development services. 888-543-7025
Probation Department Probation supervision, rehabilitation programs, court-related services, and community supervision. 909-387-5874
Project and Facilities Management County facilities, capital projects, facility planning, construction, and property improvements. 909-387-5000
Public Defender Legal defense and representation for eligible individuals in qualifying cases. 909-382-3965
Public Health Disease prevention, health programs, community health services, and public health information. 800-782-4264
Public Works Roads, infrastructure, transportation projects, flood control, and related programs. 909-387-7910
Purchasing Department County procurement, purchasing, contracts, vendor services, and acquisition support. 909-387-2060
Real Estate Services County property management, leasing, acquisitions, and property transactions. 909-387-5000
Regional Parks Regional parks, recreation areas, outdoor facilities, camping, and park programs. 909-387-2757
Registrar of Voters Voter registration, ballots, elections, voting information, and election administration. 909-387-8300
Risk Management Claims administration, workplace risk, insurance programs, and loss prevention. 909-386-8655
Sheriff’s Department Law enforcement, investigations, detention operations, patrol services, and community safety. 909-884-0156
Transitional Assistance Department Public assistance programs, eligibility services, benefits support, and resident assistance. 909-388-0245
Veterans Affairs Veterans benefits, claims assistance, service information, and family support. 909-382-3290
Workforce Development Employment programs, job assistance, career services, training, and workforce development. 909-387-9859