Chino Hills, California Public Records

Anyone interested in local real estate transactions can use the Board of Equalization's platform to search and review property related data, including assessed values, ownership transfers, and tax information that shapes the community's development.

From understanding zoning regulations to securing the proper permits, business owners can access the information they need to operate successfully and contribute to the area's continued economic growth.

Registration deadlines fall 15 days before each election, though the state offers same-day conditional voter registration at vote centers and county elections offices through Election Day. To register, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, California residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not currently imprisoned or on parole for a felony conviction. As an incorporated city, Chino Hills holds municipal elections for Mayor and four City Council seats. The community transitioned to by-district elections in 2018, dividing the city into four districts where council members are elected by district residents while the Mayor is chosen citywide. Municipal elections take place in November of even-numbered years, consolidated with statewide general elections. The next municipal election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, when Districts 1 and 3 council seats and the Mayor's seat will appear on the ballot. Information on candidates, local ballot measures, and campaign finance disclosures is available through the City Clerk's office at (909) 364-2615 and at www.chinohills.org. Voters can locate their assigned vote center through the San Bernardino County Registrar's website at www.sbcountyelections.com or by calling (909) 387-8300. California counties have adopted the Voter's Choice Act model, replacing traditional precinct polling places with fewer but larger vote centers that remain open for multiple days before Election Day. Any registered voter in San Bernardino County can vote at any center, offering flexibility that the old precinct system couldn't match. San Bernardino County implemented this system starting in 2020. Election records available to the public in California include voter registration files showing names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history, though ballot choices remain secret. Campaign finance reports are accessible through the California Secretary of State at www.fppc.ca.gov and local jurisdictions, along with candidate statements and filings. Precinct-level results are published after each election, while individual ballot secrecy receives absolute protection. In the November 2024 presidential election, San Bernardino County reported approximately 58% voter turnout with over 580,000 ballots cast from approximately 1 million registered voters. On November 3, 2026, residents will decide several important races. While 2026 is not a gubernatorial election year in California (the next Governor's race is 2026), voters will elect statewide constitutional officers including Attorney General, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. California's U.S. Senate seats are Class I (next election 2024/2030) and Class III (next election 2028), so no Senate race appears on the 2026 ballot. However, all 52 California U.S. House seats will be contested, including District 31 which includes the city. State legislature races include California State Assembly District 55, which covers the area, and potentially State Senate District 29 depending on the election cycle. San Bernardino County offices on the ballot may include Sheriff-Coroner, District Attorney, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Auditor-Controller, and County Supervisors for Districts 1, 3, and 5 in 2026. Local measures related to city taxes, bonds, or ordinances may also appear. California offers universal vote-by-mail, with all registered voters automatically receiving mail ballots approximately 29 days before Election Day. Voters can return mail ballots by U.S. Mail if postmarked by Election Day, drop them at secure drop boxes throughout San Bernardino County, deliver them to any vote center, or vote in person at vote centers. No-excuse absentee voting has been California law since 1978, and the state permanently adopted automatic mail ballot delivery for all voters in 2021. Track ballot status at https://wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.