FAQs

I have a water or sewer emergency or no water, what do I do?

OCSD staff can be reached 24/7/365 by calling (805) 481-6730.

Is Oceano a City?

Oceano is an unincorporated area of San Luis Obispo County and is not a city.

Who’s in charge?

About Us - Oceano Community Services District

County of SLO – Board of Supervisors

Where does our water come from?

Oceano participates in the State Supplemental Water Project and our water is a blend of ground water from wells, surface water from Lopez Reservoir, and State water. Information on Oceano’s water quality can be obtained at any time–feel free to contact the office to request current data.

How can I pay my water bill?

Payments can be made at any point in the billing cycle and they can be made via cash, check or money order or debit/credit card. Please see Payments & Fees for more information.

I noticed a streetlight is damaged or not working properly, what should I do?

The historic lights located on Front Street (HWY 1) are maintained by the OCSD. Please call us with a location and description of your concern and we will work to repair it as soon as possible.

For street lighting operated by PG&E, please complete a service request through their website.

Who do I contact regarding flooding or other street issues in Oceano?

Please contact the County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department at (805) 781-5252

SLO County (OES) Office of Emergency Services

San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department or (805) 781-5500
Flooding information for San Luis Obispo County or (805) 781-5252
San Luis Obispo County OES (Office of Emergency Services) information can be found by visiting: Ready SLO or (805) 781-5678

Permits & Licensing in Oceano

Business License: County of San Luis Obispo Business Licenses
Will Serve (Intent-to-Serve or Continue to Serve) for projects in Oceano: Please Click Here
Events on the beach/dunes: Please contact the Oceano Dunes SVRA
Events at Oceano Memorial Park

Oceano State Parks (Dunes, Tickets, Events)

Oceano State Parks – Oceano Dunes (805) 773-7170

Vacation Rental Questions and Information

County of San Luis Obispo – Vacation Rentals

Code Enforcement Information

Weed Abatement and other fire hazards (Private property/alleyways)
Five Cities Fire Authority or (805) 473-5490

Weed Abatement and other fire hazards (Basins)
County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department (805) 781-5252

Abandoned vehicles / Parking Concerns
SLO County Sheriff Department: (805) 473-7100
California Highway Patrol (Hwy 1 and other areas of Oceano): (805) 594-8700

Unhoused Population
SLO County Sheriff Department: (805) 781-4550 Ext. 3

Signage in Oceano
County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department (805) 781-5252

CalTrans District 5 (San Luis Obispo) (805) 549-3111

Please note some street signs are on private streets or provided by an HOA. OCSD does not provide street signs or road signs.

Other assistance may be available through San Luis Obispo County Code Enforcement

Does OCSD sell bus passes?

The OCSD sells a limited variety of RTA Bus Passes. Our customer service window is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please note: RTA accepts cash or checks only. Please make your check payable to “RTA.”

Online at SLO RTA
Phone App at Token Transit

Website Accessibility Policy

Oceano Community Services District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Oceano Community Services District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 805-481-6730

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Oceano Community Services District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Oceano Community Services District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 805-481-6730.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.