New Resident Guide
New to the City of Chino Hills?
Welcome to the City of Chino Hills! As you will soon see, residents of Chino Hills take enormous pride in their community, and so do the people who work to make this the premier community that it is. In fact, Chino Hills is well known for its high quality of life and beautiful rural atmosphere. The community has a population of over 77,000, boasts 3,000 acres of publicly-owned open space, 44 parks, and 48 miles of trails.
Resident Resource Directory
Whether you are a new resident or one who has enjoyed this community for a while, the City's Resident Resource Guide serves as a comprehensive reference for residents with convenient access to information on essential services, programs, and community information.
New Resident Guide 2025 Feb
New Resident Guide (PDF)
Emergency Alerts
Sign up for the City's free Emergency Alerts to receive text/email notifications during an emergency condition or major Citywide unplanned road closures. You can also receive News & Announcements, agenda notifications, and other subscriber alerts via the City's Notify Me.
Recreation Guide
The City publishes a quarterly “In the Hills” brochure with information on City news, recreation programs, and special events for all ages. Brochures are mailed out free to all households when a new one is available, and are available to view year-round online.
Ranked on the "100 Best Places to Live" list by Money Magazine
Chino Hills' reputation is known in the national arena as well. The City of Chino Hills has been ranked #38 on Money magazine's 2019 list of the "100 Best Places to Live." According to the CNN/Money website, the list includes "the top 100 terrific cities that offer what American families care about most - strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care, plenty to do, and a true sense of community." Cities with a population between 50,000 and 300,000 were considered. Chino Hills appeared on the list before -- in 2005 with a ranking of #68, and in 2012 with a ranking of #34.