Local Agency Formation Commission of Napa County

05/28/2026

Who decides when city boundaries expand? That’s where Napa LAFCO comes in.

As a public commission, we review and act on proposals such as:
✔ Annexations and detachments
✔ Formation or dissolution of special districts
✔ City incorporations or boundary changes
✔ Extensions of public services beyond existing limits

Each decision is guided by state law and focused on long-term community benefits.

Our goal: the right services, in the right place, at the right time.

Get Involved:
-Visit our website: www.napa.lafco.ca.gov
- Attend a commission meeting
- Read our reports: napa.lafco.ca.gov/staff-report-archive

05/21/2026

The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) shapes how local government services are delivered across Napa County.

From city boundaries to special districts, we oversee changes that affect how services like water, fire protection, and sanitation reach our communities. Our role is to ensure that services are delivered efficiently, and public resources are used responsibly.

Get Involved:
-Visit our website: www.napa.lafco.ca.gov
- Attend a commission meeting
- Read our reports: napa.lafco.ca.gov/staff-report-archive

05/14/2026

Growth and development when living in a beautiful region can feel inevitable, but how we manage it is a choice.

At Napa LAFCO, we work to balance development and the need to preserve what is special about Napa County. We review boundary proposals and ask questions like:
Will this change protect prime agricultural lands?
Does this proposal promote compact, efficient development?
Will this project align with long-term community needs?

Get Involved:
-Visit our website: www.napa.lafco.ca.gov
- Attend a commission meeting
- Read our reports: napa.lafco.ca.gov/staff-report-archive

05/07/2026

Napa LAFCO serves as a “watchdog” against inefficiency. Every boundary change, annexation, or service extension we evaluate comes down to one central question: Does this improve service delivery, or does it create redundancy?

We are committed to thoughtful, data-driven decisions that ensure public resources are used efficiently and responsibly.

Get Involved:
-Visit our website: www.napa.lafco.ca.gov
- Attend a commission meeting
- Read our reports: napa.lafco.ca.gov/staff-report-archive

01/29/2026

LAFCO's next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Napa County Board of Supervisors Chambers. Please visit the LAFCO website to view the agenda and staff reports.

CALAFCO Annual Conference celebrates the natural wonders of YosemiteLAFCO’s state organization, CALAFCO, held their Annual Conference October 16-18 in Yosemite. It provided an excellent opportunity to network and learn from each other. Representing Napa LAFCO were two Commissioners and two staff m...