Under State law, claims relating to causes of action for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, and crop damage must be presented to the City of San Luis Obispo no later than six months after the incident date. Claimants must complete all sections on the claim form; uncompleted claims may be returned as insufficient.  

Once you have filed your claim, you will receive a letter within 45 days from the City’s Claims Administrator (Carl Warren & Company) indicating your claim has been received and is being investigated. If you have questions regarding the status of a filed claim, please contact Carl Warren & Company at (805) 544 – 7963.

Questions regarding how to file a claim may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (805) 781-7114.

Claims may be mailed or delivered in person to:

City Clerk's Office

990 Palm St. 

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401