After determining geographic boundaries, register your Neighborhood Association with the City of Vacaville.  Your neighborhood will be added to the City’s Neighborhood Resource Map.

Things you will need:

• Contact Information for the Chair & Co-Chair of your Neighborhood Association.  This includes name, residential address, email, and phone number.
• Name of your Neighborhood Association.
• Purpose statement.  This statement should state the primary reason in forming the Neighborhood Association and should be brief and broad.  For example:  To provide a safe, clean neighborhood to be proud to live in and raise our families.
• Boundaries of your neighborhood.  This includes identifying the streets that create the northern, southern, eastern, and western edges of your neighborhood.
• A map showing your neighborhood boundaries.

Once you have all the required information listed above, you're ready to go!  Complete the registration form and a City staff will be in touch.

Neighborhood Associations play a vital role in fostering a sense of community, organizing local events, and addressing common concerns or issues. By uniting residents, Neighborhood Associations aim to strengthen the social fabric of a community and create a sense of belonging among its members.

• Community Engagement
  Neighborhood Associations encourage residents to actively participate in community affairs and provide a forum for residents to discuss and address issues effecting their neighborhood. They organize meetings, social events, and volunteer initiatives to foster relationships among neighbors and promote a sense of neighborhood unity.

• Advocacy
  One of the core functions of Neighborhood Associations is to advocate for the interests of the community. They represent residents' concerns and viewpoints by speaking collectively. In this way, these associations can have a stronger impact on decision-making processes and ensure that the voice of the community is heard. 

• Maintenance & Improvement
  Neighborhood Associations often take responsibility for maintaining and improving the quality of their community. They may organize clean-up campaigns, neighborhood beautification activities, or other neighborhood projects. These efforts contribute to the overall livability and attractiveness of the neighborhood. 

• Safety & Security
  Many neighborhood associations focus on promoting safety and security within their communities. By proactively addressing safety concerns, these associations help create a secure environment for residents. 

• Communication & Information Sharing
  Neighborhood associations are great tools for keeping residents informed about community events, local news, and important developments that may impact the neighborhood. This communication helps foster a sense of transparency and ensures that residents are well-informed about matters concerning their community.

Membership of Neighborhood Associations shall consist of and be open to residents, property owners, businesses, or other stakeholders within the established boundaries of the neighborhood.

Membership cannot be denied on the basis of race, color, religion gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, or physical or mental disability.

Neighborhood Associations are formed through a grassroots process initiated by residents who are interested in improving their community and creating a platform for collaboration. The specific steps involved in forming a Neighborhood Association may vary depending on community preferences.

Learn more about how to organize and reach neighborhood goals, as well as common methods and considerations for forming your own.

Download the English Neighborhood Toolkit or Spanish Neighborhood Toolkit.

To be recognized by the City, Neighborhood Associations:

• Must have a unique name for identification and must adhere to the following rules:
  • Does not contain inappropriate group names, photos, or descriptions such as profanity, hate speech, sexually explicit content or other content are not allowed.
  • Does not promote violence or harm.Does not impersonate or misrepresent.  This includes group names using registered trademarks not belonging to the Neighborhood Association, pretending to be “official” representations of people, brands, businesses, or organizations, as well as groups using false or misleading group names, photos, or descriptions with the intention of obscuring a group’s intended purpose.
  • Must have a Statement of Purpose which includes the intent and objective of the organization.
• Must identify a Neighborhood Association boundary (i.e. northern edge is bounded by _____; eastern edge is bounded by _____; southern edge is bounded by _____; and the western edge is bounded by _____.)

Membership:

• Shall consist of residents, property owners or businesses within the neighborhood who have submitted their names on/for a membership list.
• Shall be open to all residents, property owners and businesses within the boundaries of the association as described.
• Shall not be denied on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, or physical or mental disability, or any other state or federal protected class.
• Neighborhood Associations shall consist of one (1) Chair and one (1) Co-Chair that reside within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Association.
• Shall conduct at least one (1) meeting per calendar year. 
• Neighborhood Associations must be registered with the City by submitting an application.

The Vacaville Neighborhood Association (VNA) Equipment Loan Program is designed to support neighborhood associations in organizing successful cleanup events. The program provides easy access to essential tools and supplies to empower residents in beautifying and maintaining their neighborhoods. By offering this equipment, the City of Vacaville aims to foster pride in our communities, build connections among residents, and enhance neighborhood environments.

• VNA Equipment Loan Program Application
• VNA Equipment Inventory List

Waivers:

• VNA- Waiver, Release of Liability, and Hold Harmless Agreement
  
• VNA-Neighborhood Association Equipment Loan Policy
  
• VNA- Consent to Enter Private Property and Waiver of Liability and Release for Voluntary Public Nuisance Abatement

The City of Vacaville has many resources available on the website at Cityofvacaville.gov.  Below are a few topics: 

• District Commanders
• Code Enforcement
• Building Permit
• Tree Removal
• Recreation Programs
• City Facility Rental
• Youth & Family Resource Guide
• City Council

Vacaville Neighborhood Associations team can be reached by phone (707) 449-5100 or email.

View the Vacaville Neighborhood Association Map in a larger, interactive format by selecting the link below:

Vacaville Neighborhood Association Map