City Clerk

ADA Grievance, Claims, Fees, Notary, Risk Management

1. City Clerk Fees

2. Elections

3. Leadership Academy

4. Notary

5. Passport

6. Public Records

7. Risk Management and Claims

City Manager

1. Animal Services

   Animal Control and Shelter Services, Dog Obedience Classes, Find a Lost Pet, Pet Disaster Preparedness, Pet-Friendly Apartments, Pet of the Week, Responsible Pet Ownership Program

2. Vector Control

   General Information

3. Ask Lake Forest

Community Development

1. Building

   Codes, Fees, Forms, Inspection Instructions

2. Community Development Block Grant

3. Code Enforcement

   Property Maintenance Guide, Temporary Signage and Outdoor Promotion

4. eLakeForest

   Request Building Inspections, Request Parking Permits, Submit Plan and Permit Applications, Submit/Update Business Registration

5. Green Home

6. Housing

   Affordable Housing, Annual Reports, Fair Housing, First-Time Homebuyer Program, Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, Neighborhood Pride Paint Program

7. Planning

   Application Forms, Fees, Housing Element, Maps, New Signage Regulations, Planning Documents, Recent Approvals

Community Services

Etnies Skatepark, Sports Park & Recreation Center, Leisure Times, Parks and Fields, Recreation Programs, Seniors, Teens, Youth Camps

1. Etnies Skatepark

   Enjoy in-line skating at Lake Forest's premier skating facility.

2. Leisure Times

   Leisure Times

3. Parks and Fields

4. Recreation Programs

5. Sports Park and Recreation Center

6. Teen Programs

7. Youth Programs

8. Neighborhood Park Improvements 2018

   On July 17, 2018, the City Council approved improvements to 10 Lake Forest neighborhood parks. The decision came after a series of community meetings and online surveys. Shown here are drawings of the planned improvements.

9. Seniors

   Activities, Classes, Excursions, Meals Program, Senior Advisory Board, Senior Resources, Senior Scene Newsletter, Senior Transportation

10. Special Needs

11. Teens

    Camps, Events, Programs, Trips

Contact Us - Ask Lake Forest (ALF)

Economic Development

1. Resource Directory

Finance

Budgeting, Disbursements/Payments, Investments, Financial Reporting, Purchasing, Vendor Registration

1. Budgets and Financial Statements

2. Compensation

3. Requests for Bids & Proposals

   Lake Forest Purchasing Philosophy, Scope Comment Period

4. Vendor Registration

   Submit a vendor registration application.

5. Unclaimed Property

Fire and Ambulance Services

General Information

Management Services

1. Human Resources & Employment

   Applicant Login, Employment Opportunities, Job Descriptions, Salaries, Subscribe to Job Announcements

2. Online Services

   eLakeForest, Park Facilities, Parking Ticket Payment, Recreation Registration

3. Public Relations

   City Publications, Press Releases, Special Studies, Website and Social Media Policies

4. Homeless Resources

   Lake Forest takes a multi-pronged approach to dealing with individuals experiencing homelessness in the City. The City designated Sr. Management Analyst as the point person to ensure those experiencing homelessness receive assistance and access to available resources. The City contracts with the non-profit Mercy House to provide outreach services. An Orange County Sheriff's Department Deputy also works as a Homeless Liaison Officer on a full-time basis. If you ever feel threatened by a situation, call 9-1-1.

Police Services

Orange County Sheriff's Department, Alert OC, Business Watch, Crime Statistics, Fingerprinting, Massage Application, Neighborhood Watch, Shredding Program, Vacation Home Checks

1. Orange County Sheriff

   The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department is a large, multi-faceted law enforcement agency served by approximately 4,000 sworn and professional staff members and over 800 reserve personnel.

2. Alert OC

   The City of Lake Forest has partnered with the County of Orange to share in a county-wide emergency notification system known as AlertOC.

3. Don't Make It Easy Program

   Don’t Make it Easy is a crime prevention campaign created to continue to raise awareness in order to help keep you, your family, and property safe.

4. Homeless Liaison Officer Program

5. Neighborhood Watch

   Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective and least costly ways to prevent crime.

6. Business Watch

   The City of Lake Forest, in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, provides a Business Watch Program.

7. Crime Information

   The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statistical data provided are of the aggregated data of index (Part 1) crimes that are required to be reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

8. Fingerprinting

   Fingerprinting services are offered at the Orange County Sheriff's Departments Aliso Viejo Sub Station.

9. Massage Application

   Get information for the application process for Massage Establishment and Massage Technician permits.

10. Shredding Program

    In an effort to combat identity theft, Lake Forest Police Services offers a free confidential paper shredding program for Lake Forest residents.

11. Vacation Home Checks

    This free service involves a physical check of your residence to ensure your home remains secure (Mondays-Fridays only) while you are away on vacation for 4 consecutive weeks.

Public Works

1. Graffiti

   Reporting graffiti to the City.

2. Expand The Forest

   Application, City Park Guide, Information Sheet, Program Description, Tree Options

3. Maintenance

   Bees, Bus Shelters/Benches, Fees, Graffiti Removal, Landscaping, Parks, Potholes, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Street Sweeping, Streets, Traffic Signals, Traffic Signs, Tree Maintenance

4. Trash & Recycling

   Household Hazardous Waste, Mandatory Commercial and Multi-Family Complex Recycling, PaintCare Program, Solar Trash Compactors, Urban Composting

5. Utility Services

   Electricity, Gas, Internet, Telephone, Television, Water & Sewer

6. Water Quality

   Best Management Practices, Drainage Area Management Plan, Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, Local Implementation Plan, Requirements for Land Development