Yes, pet licenses can be obtained through the city’s online system at CityofRanchoCordova.org/RanchoCordovaOnline. As of July 1, 2021, pet licenses will be provided to Rancho Cordova residents free of charge, thanks to the city's Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. However, you must still register your pet and provide proof of vaccinations.

Pet Licensing Guide

The city performs proactive weed abatement to promote fire safety throughout the community. Commercial properties must comply with specific standards, and these are mailed to property owners each February. Then, the city visits each parcel to ensure compliance.

Contact the city at 916.851.8700, during or after business hours.

Rancho Cordova Connect (formerly called Fresh Connect) is the city’s online reporting system and a fast and easy way to report an issue. Download the Rancho Cordova Connect app from the App Store on your smartphone. If you don’t have a smartphone, visit our Rancho Cordova Connect page.

Follow these steps from your smartphone or the website:

1. Click on “New Request.”
2. Select an issue from the list.
3. Make sure the address where the app has geo-located you is accurate and click “Next.”
4. Take a photo and click “Submit Request,” or if you don’t want to take a photo, simply click “Submit Request.”

Whether it’s an abandoned vehicle, graffiti or a dead lawn, Rancho Cordova Connect will immediately send the report to city staff who will research and address the issue, and then report back to you via the app when it’s complete.

Owners of rental properties and businesses in the city may purchase registrations on the city’s website.

Residential building permits may be obtained via the city’s website; however, business building permits must be obtained in person at Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive.

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program designed for neighborhoods and is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country. The goal is to bring neighbors together in partnership with RCPD and teach ways to reduce crime and to be the eyes and ears of our community.

Sign up and learn more about Neighborhood Watch

There are a number of ways to report a crime:

• To report a crime in progress or suspicious activity, call 911 or send a text message to 911 from your mobile phone or handheld device.
• To report a crime after the fact, call the police non-emergency number at 916.362.5115.
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The city’s Animal Services team has partnered with Whisker Warriors to offer free spay/neuter vouchers by calling 888.532.5775.

Contact the city at 916.851.8700, during or after business hours. Please note that the city will not remove fallen trees from private property.

Wildlife issues are out of the city’s jurisdiction. For information on how to handle wildlife issues, visit our Animal Services page.