Capital Plan 2026 - 2031
The County is dedicated to providing facilities that serve the needs of the community and strengthen the quality of life for all. Parks, live well centers, and fire stations are examples of facilities that support our communities and staff. The County has a five-year plan to build and improve facilities. This plan helps us fix older buildings and get ready for future needs so residents can keep getting essential services.
Each year, we review and update our plan for potential capital projects through a process called the Capital Improvement Needs Assessment (CINA) or "Capital Plan" for short.
Capital projects together make up the Capital Plan and can include new construction or renovation of existing County buildings, recreation centers, sheriff stations or the purchase of land to build parks.
We consider the following when developing the Capital Plan:
- What we’ve heard from our communities
- The condition of existing facilities (e.g., overall state or quality of a building)
- County needs to operate
- How the capital project aligns with County goals and values
- How prepared a project is to get started (e.g., design has been completed)
- Available funds
How can you get involved in the capital planning process?
- Stay informed - check back regularly to this site
- Share information with your communities
- Interact with our project dashboard
- Don’t hesitate to ask questions or submit feedback
- Attend the Board Meeting in the Spring and share your comments
2026 - 2031 Capital Plan
The interactive 2026 - 2031 Capital Plan project dashboard is live! Click on the dashboard preview below for access.
Dashboard preview - click on the image for access
Additional Resources
Curious about future County projects? County departments have program-focused master plans and strategic facility plans. These plans provide long-range planning for the County.
Click here to review a summary of future capital projects. These projects are outside the 5-year implementation threshold and will transition to future versions of the Capital Plan as resources become available.
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In addition to the Capital Plan, we also forecast repairs and maintenance of our existing facilities through a program called the Major Maintenance Implementation Plan (or “MMIP” for short). This 2-year plan identifies critical repairs needed at County sites, facility structures, and major building systems like mechanical, electrical, and plumbing that support ongoing operational needs. Check back soon for more information about the MMIP!
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Draft Capital Plan - We Want To Hear From You
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The 2026-2031 Draft Capital Plan is now available! The 5-year plan focuses on taking care of our existing infrastructure, ensuring that the facilities you’re already using remain at their best, and that the County team can continue to provide critical services and resources to our residents. This plan further strengthens our commitment to improving the safety and wellbeing of our community through various Public Safety, Behavioral Health, Parks, and Library capital projects.
We invite you to review the Draft Capital Plan and use the Comment on the Capital Plan tool to submit your feedback.
The Draft Capital Plan will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for approval in Spring 2026.
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Department Spotlights - Behavioral Health
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Our commitment to mental wellbeing continues!
The Children’s Crisis Residential Care project will expand access to behavioral health care by establishing new infrastructure and services to support Medi-Cal eligible children and youth experiencing mental health crises. Current plans are to establish a 15-bed program that provides alternative placement to psychiatric hospitalization. This safe “step-down” from acute inpatient care will improve the mental health and behavioral functioning of clients by stabilizing acute crisis symptoms before transitioning to a lower level of care.
The project was approved by the Board in Spring 2025 and is currently in pre-construction. Construction kickoff is targeted for February 2026 with anticipated completion in March 2027. This service type will be the first of its kind in San Diego. The program will be located in the North Central Region and will serve clients countywide.
For more information on this and other HHSA capital projects, please contact Adonis Relieve Jr. or visit their website.
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CHECK YOUR MOOD
This annual event aims to promote and raise awareness of mental health topics through the observance of National Depression Screening Day and Mental Illness Awareness Week. These efforts aim to de-stigmatize mental health screenings, empower individuals to seek help, and raise awareness of the global impact of depression. Check our page for more information!
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Department Spotlight - Parks & Recreation
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Have you seen the outdoor improvements at Heritage Park?
The historic site in San Diego’s Old Town District attracts nearly 6 million visitors annually. Its location is ideal for overnight stays and is popular with locals for its restaurants and shops. The Board of Supervisors approved the District 4 Heritage County Park Improvements project in December 2022.
Phase 1 outdoor improvements were completed in July 2025. The next phase will rehabilitate four Victorian-era buildings into up to 23 overnight guest rooms, suites, and ADA-accessible lodging. Improvements also include community spaces, a check-in area, upgraded park offices in Senlis Cottage, and parking lot upgrades.
These enhancements will improve public access to Heritage Park and create expanded opportunities for public and private events such as weddings, meetings, and educational field trips for local schools and community groups.
For more information on this and other County Parks capital projects, please contact Kasia Trojanowska or visit their website.
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OCTOBER IS HAWKTOBER!
Hawktober is our annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls, and falcons. This marks the event's seventh year offering FREE workshops at parks, campgrounds and wilderness preserves across San Diego County. Click here for more information!
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Department Spotlight - County Fire
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A new fire station is coming to Descanso!
County Fire's next priority capital project is Descanso Fire Station 45. With the current station originally constructed in 1940, it’s time for a new modern and resilient facility. We look forward to shifting this project from the Planning List to the 2026-2031 Capital Plan. Health, safety, and quality of life will be enhanced by state-of-the-art design, sustainable construction, and improved living quarters. This new station will strengthen County Fire’s response capabilities and better serve the community’s evolving needs.
For more information on this and other County Fire capital projects, please contact Monica Toledo or visit their website.
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Join us on Saturday, September 13 at Station 80 in Ramona for an Open House from 10am to 1pm. Fire Engine Tours, games and prizes, fire extinguisher training, and more! 829 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065
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Periodically throughout the Capital Plan cycle, we'll be providing a sneak peek to our planning process.
Make sure to check back soon for more Department Spotlights!
Documents
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Draft 2026-31 Capital Plan (789 KB) (pdf)
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Past Approved Plans
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Future Capital Needs
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Future Capital Needs - Planning Document (90.8 KB) (pdf)
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County Fire Strategic Facilities Plan (10.9 MB) (pdf)
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Sheriff Strategic Facilities Plan Executive Summary (1.27 MB) (pdf)
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County Library Strategic Facilities Plan (5.62 MB) (pdf)
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Parks Master Plan (73.9 MB) (pdf)
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Parks Capital Improvement Plan (16.8 MB) (pdf)
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Parks Preserve Trail Guidelines (5.71 MB) (pdf)
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Detentions Strategic Facilities Plan (1.84 MB) (pdf)
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Videos
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