Community Services DistrictsA community services district (CSD) may be formed to provide water, sewer or garbage services, fire protection, public recreation, street lighting, mosquito abatement, police services, library services, street improvements, conversion of overhead electric and communication facilities to underground locations, ambulance services, airport facilities, and transportation services. A district may…
Fire Protection DistrictsA fire protection district may provide fire protection services including ambulance services, rescue and first aid services, clearing of land, adoption of fire prevention ordinances, issuance of burning permits and dissemination of fire prevention information. A district may establish special fire protection zones when improvements are made which benefit only a portion of the district or for…
Sanitary DistrictsA county sanitation district may acquire, construct and operate sewage collection, treatment and disposal works within or outside district boundaries. It may also provide water services.
Water Service DistrictsA water district may furnish water, provide sewer services, operate recreational facilities, provide for waste collection and disposal, operate fire protection facilities and reclaim land. It may establish various improvement districts to finance acquisition or construction facilities. A district may include both incorporated and unincorporated territory.
Public Utility DistrictsA Public Utility District may provide facilities and services for light, water, power, heat, transportation, telephone/telecommunication service, wastewater and solid waste disposal, fire protection, recreation, public parks and other public buildings, streets, and street drainage.
Recreation DistrictsStrawberry Recreation District creates and maintains activities, facilities and parks that enhance the quality of life in the Strawberry community. SRD is an independent District of Marin providing services and leadership through a publicly elected Board of Directors.
Resource Conservation DistrictsThe Marin Resource Conservation District offers a variety of programs to facilitate implementation of conservation projects in Marin County. We partake in innovative projects that explore alternative land stewardship practices relying on local history to guide our decisions about the future.
Healthcare DistrictsThe Marin Healthcare District is responsible for promoting the health and welfare of the residents of Marin County by maintaining county-wide access to care through the Marin Healthcare District Health Centers and ensuring that the hospital is in seismic compliance and ready to meet the needs of residents in the event of a natural disaster.
About Special DistrictsAs the most local form of local government, special districts work hard every day to serve their constituents, Learn more about what makes special districts so special!
What is a Special District?Special districts are created and funded by a community’s residents to provide new or enhanced local services and infrastructure. Local residents own special districts and govern them through locally…