PRESS RELEASE

The Yolo County Community Services Department is pleased to announce that the Cannabis Use Permit application process will reopen for new applicants beginning Monday, January 5, 2026. A Cannabis Use Permit is a discretionary approval granted by Yolo County that entitles a specific property in unincorporated Yolo County to operate a commercial cannabis activity, including cultivation, processing, distribution, retail storefront sales, and other allowed uses.

“This is an exciting step forward for Yolo County,” said April Meneghetti, Director of Environmental Health. “By reopening the application process for Cannabis Use Permits, we’re supporting a responsible, locally rooted cannabis industry that contributes to our economy while upholding the values and priorities of our community members.”

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance (Article 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Yolo County Code) prior to submitting an application. The ordinance outlines regulatory requirements related to land use, zoning, and development standards, allowable locations, operational limits, overconcentration controls, and buffer requirements. Additional resources are available at www.YoloCounty.gov/cannabis.

Application Opening Date: January 5, 2026

Permit Types Available – Cultivation, Distribution, Manufacturing, Microbusiness, Non-Retail Storefront, Nursery, Processing, Retail Storefront, and Testing.

Eligibility – Applicants must meet all local and state regulatory requirements.

How to Apply – Visit www.YoloCounty.gov/cannabis-use-permit

Yolo County encourages prospective applicants to visit the County’s website for the most current information on requirements, timelines and application resources.

For questions or additional information, please contact Tracy Gonzalez, Associate Planner at (530) 666-8803 or Tracy.Gonzalez@YoloCounty.gov.