Orange County Resource Guide

This Orange County Resource Guide provides helpful information on locating local cities, government services, and Homeowner Associations for Orange County, California.  It also includes information on utilities, financial institutions and professional associations. 

Local Orange County Cities & Building Departments

• City of Aliso Viejo – cityofalisoviejo.com
• City of Costa Mesa – ci.costa-mesa.ca.us
• City of Dana Point – danapoint.org
• City of Irvine – cityofirvine.org
• City of Laguna Beach – lagunabeachcity.net
• City of Laguna Hills – ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
• City of Laguna Niguel – ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us
• City of Laguna Woods – lagunawoodscity.org
• City of Lake Forest – city-lakeforest.com
• City of Mission Viejo – cityofmissionviejo.org
• City of Newport Beach – city.newport-beach.ca.us
• City of Orange – cityoforange.org
• City of Ranch Santa Margarita – cityofrsm.org
• City of San Clemente – san-clemente.org
• City of San Juan Capistrano – sanjuancapistrano.org
• City of Tustin – tustinca.org

Orange County Government Agencies and Services

• Orange County – oc.ca.gov
• Orange County Cities – http://www.oc.ca.gov/oclinks/oclinkslocalgov.asp
• Orange County Clerk/Recorder – oc.ca.gov/recorder
• Orange County Treasurer – ttc.ocgov.com/treas
• Orange County Veterans Office – http://veterans.ocgov.com
• Orange County Parks – http://ocparks.com
• Orange County Waste & Recycling – http://oclandfills.com
• Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – http://www.octa.net
• Orange County Animal Care – http://ocgov.com/services/animal/control
• Orange County Registrar of Voters – http://www.ocvote.com
• Toll Roads – https://www.thetollroads.com

Orange County Police & Public Safety

• Emergency – Call 911
• Orange County Fire Authority – ocfa.org
• Orange County Sheriff – http://ocsd.org
• California Highway Patrol – http://www.chp.ca.gov/index.php

State Government Agencies

• State of California – ca.gov
• California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv
• California Coastal Commission – coastal.ca.gov
• California Contractors State License Board – cslb.ca.gov
• California Department of Consumer Affairs – dca.ca.gov
• California Department of Real Estate – dre.ca.gov
• CalTrans Highway Conditions & Traffic – http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
• California Highway Patrol – http://www.chp.ca.gov/index.php
• California Poison Control – http://www.calpoison.org

Federal Government Agencies

• The White House – whitehouse.gov
• The United States Senate – senate.gov
• The United States House of Representatives – house.gov
• The United States Department Of Energy – energy.gov
• The United States Environmental Protection Agency – epa.gov
• The United States Post Office – usps.com
• Social Security – http://www.ssa.gov
• US Green Building Council – usgbc.org
• Energy Star – energystar.gov

Orange County Public Utility Companies

• AT&T–  http://www.att.com/#fbid=zDLcapeP4N6
• COX Communications – http://www.cox.com/residential/home.cox
• Orange County Water District – http://www.ocwd.com
• El Toro Water District – http://www.etwd.com
• Irvine Ranch Water District – http://irwd.com
• Trabuco Canyon Water District –  http://www.tcwd.ca.gov
• Southern California Edison (SCE) – www.sce.com
• Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) – www.pge.com
• Southern California Gas Company (SCG) – www.socalgas.com
• Waste Management – http://www.wm.com/index.jsp
• CRR Waste and Recycling – http://www.crrwasteservices.com

Energy Rebate Programs

• California Energy Commission – www.consumerenergycenter.org
• Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) – www.pge.com
• Southern California Edison (SCE) – www.sce.com
• Southern California Gas Company (SCG) – www.socalgas.com
• US Department of Energy – www.energy.gov/taxbreaks

Green Building

• Bathroom Exhaust Fans – www.panasonic.com/Building
• Building Green . . . Green Design Information – www.buildinggreen.com
• California Energy Standards – www.energy.ca.gov/title24/
• California Green Building Organization . . . Build It Green – www.builditgreen.org
• Earth 911(Environmental Resources and Recycling) – www.earth911.org
• Efficient Buildings Research – www.buildingscience.com
• Energy and Environmental Building Association – www.eeba.org
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Building – www.theenergyguy.com
• Energy Star – www.energystar.gov
• EPA Student Center – www.epa.gov/students
• Forest Stewardship Council (Certified Wood) – www.fscus.org
• FSC Certified Lumber and Plywood – www.earthsourcewood.com
• Green Home and Building Products – www.greennest.com
• Green Home and Building Products – www.livingreen.com
• House Performance Testing – www.synergreen.com
• LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – www.usgbc.org
• LP Building Products (Radiant Barriers) – www.lpcorp.com
• On-Demand Hot Water Heater (Tankless Water Heaters) – www.rinnai.us
• Solar Water Heater – www.solahart.com
• Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPS) – www.sips.org
• The United States Department Of Energy – www.energy.gov
• The United States Environmental Protection Agency – www.epa.gov
• US Green Building Council – www.usgbc.org
• Whole House Fan – www.gaf.com/General/GafMain.asp?Silo=RES1&WS=GAF

Master Home Owner Associations

• Enterprise Property Management – ocpropertymanagement.com
• Lazarus and Company – lazarusandcompanyinc.com
• Merit Property Management – meritpm.com
• Professional Community Management (PCM) – pcm-ca.com
• Progressive Community Management – progressivecm.com

Professional Associations

• Better Business Bureau – www.labbb.org
• Build It Green – www.builditgreen.org
• Building Trades Association – www.buildingtrades.com
• International Code Council – www.iccsafe.org
• National Association of Home Builders – www.nahb.org
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry – www.nari.org
• National Association of Women in Construction – www.nawicoc.org
• National Kitchen & Bath Association – www.nkba.org
• The American Institute of Architects – www.aia.org
• US Green Building Council – www.usgbc.org
• Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) – https://www.calif.aaa.com

Newspapers & Magazines

• Builder’s Bookstore – www.buildersbooksource.com
• Green Building Magazine – www.motherearthnews.com
• Green Building Magazine – www.naturalhomemagazine.com
• Home Magazine – orangecountyhomemagazine.com
• Homebuilding Magazine – www.finehomebuilding.com
• Image Magazine – imagemagazine.com/Home.htm
• Independent Book Source – powells.com
• Remodeling – remodelingmagazine.com
• The Orange County Register – ocregister.com
• Woodworking – www.finewoodworking.com
• Woodworking – www.woodwork-mag.com
• Woodworking Books – www.cambiumbooks.com

Financing, Banks, Credit Unions

• Orange County’s Credit Union – https://www.orangecountyscu.org
• Santa Ana Federal Credit Union – https://www.safcu.org
• Chase – https://www.chase.com 
• Bank America – https://www.bankofamerica.com
• Farmers & Merchants Bank – https://www.fmb.com
• Wells Fargo – https://www.wellsfargo.com

Always Hire a Reliable and Dependable Contractor to Remodel your Home

Always work with a trustworthy contractor like DAD’s Construction for home remodeling.  We are experts in bathroom, kitchen, and full interior home remodeling who can manage projects in an efficient manner.  DAD’s Construction will do everything to minimize the possibility of change orders.  Our team will make sure we have all the necessary information to prepare a proposal that meets your requirements.  Rest assured that we will provide you with a detailed, by line-item contract.  We will make sure that the contents of this agreement are properly and clearly communicated to you.  If you have questions or need updates regarding your project, we will always answer your inquiries.

How Can I Receive More Information on Remodeling my Home?

If you would like information on enjoying the best bathroom, kitchen, and interior remodeling experience in Orange County, call Dan at (949) 380-0177 or at dan@dadsconstruction.com for a free in home consultation.  DAD’s serves all of South Orange County California.  This includes Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Ladera Ranch, Irvine, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Dove Canyon, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, and Aliso Viejo.

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