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1. How do I appeal a supplemental assessment?
2. How do I appeal a base-year value assessment?
3. How do I appeal a current assessment?
4. How is the taxable value of real property on the local roll calculated?

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1. What are the taxes on a Plumas County property?
2. Can I get a copy of the county's CAFRA or audit report?

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1. How long does it take to obtain a building permit?
2. How far in advance do I have to schedule an inspection?
3. Do I call for septic and well inspections through the Building Department?

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1. The property next door is in foreclosure and has been abandoned and is becoming a nuisance. What can the county do about this?
2. How many non-operational vehicles can I have on my property?
3. My neighbor’s yard if full of junk and / or junk vehicles but the county has not done anything about them. What is up?

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1. What should I do if I get sick or someone in my house gets sick?
2. What should I do if I have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19?
3. What is the difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic testing?
4. What do contact tracing and close contact mean?
5. What increases your risk of infection?
6. I recently traveled outside of Plumas County or someone outside of the county came to visit me and later tested positive for COVID-19. What should I do?
7. Is there a cost to get tested?
8. Can someone test negative and later test positive on a viral test for COVID-19?
9. How can I get tested for a past infection (antibody test) and what does my test mean?

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1. I already had Covid, so why would I need the vaccine?
2. Will the vaccine protect me against variant strains of the coronavirus?
3. Are there important differences between vaccines?
4. How do we know the vaccine is safe and effective?
5. I read the vaccine is 95% effective. Does that mean there is still a 5% chance I could get Covid?
6. I am fully vaccinated. Do I need a booster shot?
7. What do we know about side effects?
8. I have doubts about the Covid vaccines because they were developed so quickly.
9. I read the vaccine is 95% effective. Does that mean there is still a 5% chance I could get Covid?

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1. I need some legal advice or a referral to an attorney. Can the District Attorney's Office help me with this?
2. I was arrested. Can the District Attorney's Office give me a copy of my police report?
3. I want a restraining order to keep my spouse or other person away from me. Will the District Attorney’s Office do this for me?
4. I am the victim of a crime and I want to drop charges. Can I do this?
5. I was the victim of a crime. How do I find out what is happening with the case in court?
6. I am the defendant in a criminal case. Can I talk to the District Attorney?
7. I received a subpoena. What do I do?
8. I am a merchant. Can the District Attorney’s Office help me collect a bad check?
9. In court, the judge ordered the defendant to pay restitution to me. So far I haven’t received any money. What should I do?
10. Can I report a crime to the District Attorney’s Office?
11. I was cited and released by the police. Can you tell me if the District Attorney filed charges against me?
12. Is David Hollister the person working on my case? Can I talk to him?
13. Is Mr. Hollister available to speak before a community group (Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, etc.)?
14. I am a student and interested in becoming a prosecutor. Does the District Attorney’s Office have any type of program that can help me?

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1. Where do I vote?
2. How do I register to vote?
3. Where can I find the most recent Election results?
4. How many political parties are in California?

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1. I’ve heard leeches have been found in some Plumas County lakes and ponds. Should I be concerned?
2. Can leeches harm me or my children?
3. Where do leeches typically live?
4. What is the best way to avoid leeches in natural swimming areas?
5. What should I do after removing a leech that has attached to my skin?
6. Can we treat leeches in natural swimming areas?

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1. Who is protected by HIPAA?
2. What is a Notice of Privacy Practices?
3. What information is confidential?
4. Why do I need to know about HIPAA if I don't work around patients?
5. May I share information or discuss clients with a co-worker?
6. How do I file a complaint?

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1. What is the parcel zoning and APN?
2. Where else can I find the parcel APN?
3. Can I build a second unit on my parcel?
4. Does the parcel have any combining zones?
5. Can I have chickens?
6. Can I have horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats…?
7. When do I need a special use permit?
8. How are uses defined?
9. How do I obtain a special use permit?
10. How do you combine two or more parcels into one parcel?
11. How do you move property lines to reconfigure parcel boundaries?
12. I have two APNs. How do I know if I have two legal sellable parcels?
13. Does the County have PUD conditions on file?
14. Does the County have HOA CC&Rs on file?
15. Where can I find recorded maps?
16. Where can I find FEMA floodplain maps?
17. Where do I find planning applications?
18. I need to call Caltrans for an encroachment permit issue, who should I call?
19. I need to call HCD to start a mobilehome / RV park, who should I call?
20. I need to call CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc-Unit, who should I call?
21. What is required by AB 38 (2019)?
22. Where do I find the Minimum Fire Safe Regulations?
23. How do I know if the parcel is in a Firewise community?
24. Does being in a Firewise community help with obtaining fire insurance?
25. Where are wedding venues allowed?
26. How do I know if the parcel is in a Williamson Act Contract?
27. Am I allowed to camp in an RV on the property?
28. Can I live year-round in a tiny home on wheels?

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1. What is Formal/Supervised Probation?
2. Where is the Probation Department located?
3. How can I pay my Court or Probation fines, fees, or restitution?
4. Can I vote while I am on probation?

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1. Where can I receive family planning information in my community?
2. I am a senior citizen - is there a nutrition program available to me?

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1. Why does the county plow snow into my driveway and not just push it past?
2. Why does the county cut limbs off the trees along the roads?
3. Will the County survey my property?
4. How do I get the speed limit changed on my street?

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1. How do I contact my Benefits Counselor or my Social Worker?
2. How can I determine if I am eligible for benefits such as Medi-Cal or CalFresh?
3. How can I find hiring opportunities in the Social Services Department?
4. Can I pay my fines and fees using a Credit Card?

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1. Are tax bills available online?
2. Can I pay by credit card?
3. How do I appeal the value of my property?
4. Are there special circumstances applied to senior citizens, blind, or disabled persons?
5. Can a mortgage company request copies of my tax bills?
6. Do you sell property tax liens?
7. How do I obtain a revolving fund advance?
8. How do I obtain transient occupancy tax forms?
9. How do I transfer a title / move my mobile home?
10. What are unsecured taxes, and how do I pay them?
11. What do I do if my address has changed?
12. What happens when unsecured taxes become delinquent?
13. What methods of payment do you accept?
14. When are property tax statements due?

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1. I have heard vaccines are more dangerous than the diseases they protect against. Isn't it safer for my child to get the disease?
2. Can vaccines cause encephalitis (brain inflammation) and other severe consequences?
3. If vaccines are safe, why has the federal government paid more than $2 billion to children and adults injured by vaccines?
4. Is it possible that aluminum in vaccines could be harmful to normal, healthy babies?
5. Is it true many as 50% of vaccines used in the U.S. contain mercury, which has been linked in the media with autism?
6. I have heard about the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS). Does this mean there are more dangers from vaccines than are being reported to VAERS?
7. Why should I vaccinate my child when vaccines are not 100% effective and don't always last a lifetime?
8. Is it difficult to get legal exemptions to vaccination for school enrollment?

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1. How can I verify the status of my vote by mail ballot?