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Boards, Commissions, Committees & City Council

  1. Boards, Commissions & Committees Application

    Complete this application to participate in Citizen Advisory Groups.

  1. Official Document Request

    The Mayor and City Council are pleased to fulfill Official Document Requests. Submit this form to initiate your request.

Business License and Tax Forms

  1. Application for Home Business Permit and Agreement

    Application for operation of home business and municipal code.

  2. Business License Online Payments Support

    Business License Online Payments Support

  3. Printable Application Request Form

    Request printable PDF version of our applications and forms.

  4. Special Event/Itinerant License Application
  5. Transient Occupancy Registration Permit Application

    Every person desiring to engage in or conduct business as operator of any hotel renting occupancy to transients shall register said... More…

  1. Business License File and Report Submission
  2. Notice of Business Information Change
  3. Reactivate Business License Account

    Form for contractors to reactivate their Business License account.

  4. Stormwater Discharge Compliance Form

    On October 2, 2019 the Governor of California signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 205. This bill requires a person or entity who conducts... More…

  5. Transient Occupancy Tax Quarterly Report

    Transient Occupancy Tax Quarterly Report

Community & Economic Development Department

  1. Business Advisory Services

    Welcome to Business Advisory Services! We're here to help you start, locate, keep or expand your business in Modesto. Let us know... More…

  2. City Sponsored Business Incentive Inquiry
  3. Customer Survey

    This survey is an opportunity for you to provide feedback regarding the services you received in the Community and Economic Development... More…

  4. Downtown Incentive Program Occupancy Incentive Application

    New businesses or businesses relocating into downtown from another area, either office or retail, are eligible for cash incentive based... More…

  5. Housing Plan Work Shop Feedback Form

    Public feedback for the video recording of Workshop #1

  6. Public Comments for HUD documents

    This will allow the public to submit comments electronically.

  7. Request for information - Housing Programs

    This form is to be filled out for general additional information requests

  1. Citizen's Transportation Sales Tax Commission Application

    Complete this application to participate in Citizen's Transportation Sales Tax Commission

  2. Community & Economic Development Appointment Request Form

    Form for customers to fill out before they set an appointment with CED.

  3. Downtown Incentive Program Facade Incentive Application

    Incentive of matching grant up to $10,000 for Facade Improvements. No fees for minor encroachment permits for repair and or... More…

  4. Downtown Master Plan Comment

    This form is provided to encourage and capture comments on the Downtown Master Plan in development.

  5. Land Development Engineer Standard Application

    Application for Encroachment Permits, Plan Checking, Submittals and New Water and Sewer Connections.

  6. Public Comments for PLHA Plan documents

    This will allow the public to submit comments electronically.

  7. Will Serve Letter Request Form

Community Development and Housing Related Forms

  1. Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) Correction Request Form

    This form is for the submission of corrections or changes to a client entered into the ClientTrack system.

  2. Single Family Deferrals Application
  1. Housing and Urban Development Project Update form

    This form is to capture project updates

  2. Small Business Assistance Income Verification Form

    For staff of an employer wishing to receive assistance through the City of Modesto to maintain/retain the business and specific jobs.

Council Forms

  1. Proclamation Request

    The Mayor and City Council are pleased to issue proclamations for many worthwhile community activities and causes.

Earthday Celebration

  1. Earth Day Vendor Application Form

    Earth Day Vendor Application Form

Fire Department

  1. Fire Department Public Education or Station Tour Request

    Please use this form to submit a request for an on site public education presentation or a tour of your local Fire Station.

  2. Modesto Fire Recruitment Contact Form

    Interested in being a firefighter? Use this form to contact a Modesto Fire Department recruiter!

  1. Fire Prevention Appointment Request Form

    Form for customers to fill out to request an appointment with Fire Prevention.

  2. Salida Fire Protection District Contact Form

Information Technology Forms

  1. Wordly Interpretation Product Survey

    The City of Modesto would greatly appreciate your feedback for an interpretation product called Wordly. Wordly is a real-time language... More…

Parks and Recreation Department

  1. City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department Volunteer Application

    Please complete the following information, you will be contact shortly.

  2. Facility Rental Request

    Rental facility request application for City of Modesto Facilities other than Mary Grogan Soccer Facility.

  3. Holiday Event Volunteer Sign Ups

    Register to volunteer for the Annual Holiday Parade (December 2) and/or the Spirit of Giving Fun Run (December 9)

  4. Mary Grogan Soccer Complex Rental Request Form

    Mary Grogan Soccer Complex facility request form.

  5. Mildred Perkins Park Playground Design Vote

    Vote on the Playground Design for Mildred Perkins Park Playground Renovation.

  6. Orchard Park Playground Design Vote

    Vote on the Playground Design for Orchard Park Playground Renovation.

  7. Riverside Park Playground Design Vote

    Vote on the Playground Design for Riverside Park Playground Renovation.

  8. Virtual Recreation Center Content Submission Request Form

    Form to get submissions from the public for content to add to the Virtual Recreation Center page.

  1. Contract Class Proposal Form

    Interested in partnering with the City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department to offer a contract class to our... More…

  2. Financial Assistance "Leisure Bucks" Request

    Recreation Financial Assistance, known as "Leisure Bucks", program for the City of Modesto's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods... More…

  3. Lakewood Park Playground Design Vote

    Vote on the Playground Design for Lakewood Park Playground Renovation.

  4. Mary Grogan Soccer Complex Volunteer Form

    We are looking for volunteers to assist with local soccer tournaments at the Mary Grogan Soccer Complex in Modesto. Tournaments... More…

  5. Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)

    Application and Questionnaire for prospective members of the Board of Directors for the Modesto's Convention and Visitors Bureau.

  6. Poet Laureate Application and Nomination Form

    Application and Nomination Form for City's Non-Salaried Position of Poet Laureate.

  7. Teaching Seniors Technology Volunteer Form

    We are looking for volunteers to assist seniors with their technology devices. This program takes placed Wednesdays 2:30PM-4:00PM at... More…

Police Department

  1. City of Modesto Alarm Permit

    Let the Modesto Police Department know of any Alarm installations.

  2. File a Police Report

    File a non-emergency Police report online with the City of Modesto Police department.

  3. Modesto Police Department Outside Service Request

    Fill out and print this form to request Modesto Police Department services for your event.

  4. Temporary Permit for use of Sidewalks/Streets and On-Street Parking Spaces

    Temporary Permit for use of Sidewalks/Streets and On-Street Parking Spaces

  1. Community Event Request Form

    Use this for to request police services for community events. Simply fill it out and submit it electronically and a staff member will... More…

  2. Modesto Police Department Citizen Academy Application
  3. Modesto Police Department Search Light Permit Request
  4. Vacation House Check Request Form

    With a free Vacation House Check, you can request for trained Modesto Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) to... More…

Public Works

  1. Aircraft Hangar Waiting List Application

    Application to get on waiting list for an aircraft hangar at Modesto City-County Airport.

  2. Tree Vendor Application for Approval

    Tree Vendors are required to submit a permit application for review and approval before performing work on any City tree. Services... More…

  1. Airport Long Term Parking Form

    No Charge Long Term Parking Form at the City of Modesto Airport.

Solid Waste Forms

  1. Contact Solid Waste Division

    Use this form to contact Solid Waste Division regarding Illegal dumping in public right of way, Violation notices, Garbage can not... More…

  2. Waste Management Compliance for Special Events

    The following Modesto Municipal Codes relate to your requirements: Events are required to have a three container system for... More…

  1. SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Business Survey

    California Senate Bill (SB) 1383 went into effect on January 1, 2022. SB 1383 requires food generators throughout California to... More…