Santee City Hall, the Operations Yard and Fleet Services will close from Dec. 24, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2027, with offices reopening Monday, Jan. 4. The city announced the schedule Nov. 5 and asked residents to plan ahead for services.

Residents who need an inspection before the shutdown should submit their request by Tuesday, Dec. 15. The city says its online permitting portal will close Dec. 23, and projects received after that date will begin processing Jan. 4.

City parks will remain open. Facility rentals, picnic shelter reservations and field-use permits will be unavailable Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Online registration for recreation programs, activities and classes will remain available.

Routine service requests submitted during the closure will be reviewed after offices reopen. For urgent maintenance issues, the city lists 619-258-4100, ext. 304; nonemergency public safety matters go to the Sheriff's Office at 858-868-3200. Call 911 for emergencies.

The dates and service information come from the City of Santee's holiday-closure notice. Residents arranging city business before the end of the year can review that notice for the full schedule.