How Cruz Trade Works
Santa Cruz neighbors trading skills, renting tools, and getting things done — together.
Browse your neighborhood
Filter by skill, listing type, or neighborhood. Every provider is a Santa Cruz County neighbor with a public review history.
Message and agree
Chat directly in the app. Ask questions, agree on timing and price, and confirm the details — all before any money moves.
Book and pay securely
Pay through Cruz Trade via Stripe. Your funds are held safely and only released to the provider once the job is marked complete. You're protected the whole time.
Rate the experience
Leave an honest review after each job. Your feedback helps the whole community — great providers get found, and accountability keeps the platform trustworthy.
Secure payments — paid via Stripe, released when job is done
Local neighbors — Santa Cruz County only
Bilingual — browse and post in English or Spanish
Dispute protection — Cruz Trade mediates if needed
READY TO FIND A NEIGHBOR?
Free to join. No subscription needed to browse or hire.