Update on COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

March 30, 2020 - See Joint Press Release: Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions to Update Shelter-in-Place Order in Coming Days.

March 26, 2020 – See Joint Statement from Contra Costa Health Services and Martinez Unified School District Regarding Local CO...

UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Meeting

To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of March 16, 2020, prevents public gatherings (Health Officer Order). In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting will be accessible via television and live-s...

Delinquent Property Tax Deadline is April 10

The Tax Collector’s Office understands and shares the public’s concern about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our residents and businesses, and we are committed to helping in any way we can. While we have no legal authority to e...

Property Tax Delinquent Deadline is April 10

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Food and Support Services Available

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provides healthy foods and support services to families. If your income has been affected by recent events, and you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or have an infant or child under the age of five, you may be ...

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Food and Support Services Available

Treasurer Fiona Ma Offers Resources to Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has launched a resource list for small business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The list is located here http://bit.ly/stosmallbizlist. It includes resources from the federal, s...

Health Order for Laboratories to Report Comprehensively on COVID-19 Results

County Residents Receive Invitations to Census 2020

County District Attorney Urges You to Report Price Gouging

The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office wants to remind all residents that price gouging is illegal while our community is under a State of Emergency from the emergence of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. 

Price gouging is when...

Animal Services Announces Service Updates

CCAS COVID-19 Shelter Services Update

March 17, 2020

In light of the recent COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) pandemic, the Contra Costa County Health Officer, in collaboration with health officers from seven Bay Area counties, issued a Health Order requiring the ...

County Childcare Centers Close Due to COVID-19

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Airports Newsletter Link

Disaster Loan Assistance Available

Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes

News Release: DA's Office Seeks Public's Assistance for Ongoing Investigation

Contra Costa & 6 Other Bay Area Jurisdictions Order Residents to Stay Home

**Modified Hours During Coronavirus Shelter-in-Place Order**

Starting March 17, 2020 through April 7, 2020, the Clerk of the Board will operate on a modified schedule, and will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM.

During non-public hours, please email clerkoftheboard@cob.cccou...

Clerk of the Board Advises that Advisory Body Meetings Should be Cancelled through April 7, 2020

To help limit the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to comply with the Shelter-in-Place Order, Advisory Bodies are asked to cancel meetings scheduled between March 17, 2020 and April 7, 2020.

During this time, all non-essential functions should be suspe...

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources

Contra Costa County Superior Court: Closure Information

Contra Costa Health Services: Coronavirus 

Contra Costa County Health Officer Order: Self-Isolation

Contra Costa County Frequently Asked Questions re: Self-Isolati...

COVID-19 Virus Effects on April 10 Tax Deadline

STATEMENT FROM RUSSELL V. WATTS, TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR, REGARDING COVID-19 AND THE APRIL 10 PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE

UPDATED MARCH 24, 2020

We understand that this is a very stressful time, especially for those suffering direct effects from the coronavirus p...

News Release: DA’s Office Underscores Any Price Gouging is Illegal During State of Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—March 17, 2020

 Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, office; 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA’s Office Underscores Any Price Gouging is Illegal During State of Emergency

Martinez, Calif. &a...

CCAS COVID-19 Shelter Services Update

CCAS COVID-19 Shelter Services Update

March 17, 2020

In light of the recent COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) pandemic, the Contra Costa County Health Officer, in collaboration with health officers from seven Bay Area counties, issued a Health Order requi...

County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Remains Open with Limited Public Access

County Residents Receiving Invites to Respond to 2020 Census

Starting now, Contra Costa County residents will begin receiving invitations to participate in the 2020 Census from the U.S. Census Bureau. Mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the Census determines how billions of dollars of federal funding are distributed...

News Release: Newark Man Pleads Guilty for 2 Counts of Attempted Kidnapping for Rape

JOINT RELEASE– March 12, 2020

Contacts: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Lt. Tracie Reese, reese@walnutcreekpd.com

Newark Man Pleads Guilty for 2 Counts of Attempted Kidnapping for Rape

Martinez, Cal...

Novel Coronavirus in Contra Costa County

Novel Coronavirus in Contra Costa County

On March 16, 2020, Bay Area County Health Officers (Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Marin) issued a Mandatory Health Order directing people to shelter at home, except when ...

Census and COVID-19

Please see www.cchealth.org for updated information regarding COVID-19 in Contra Costa County. The following is specific information regarding Census 2020 during COVID-19

Conducting Census during COVID-19

The most important thing that someone can do to avoi...

Contra Costa County Issues Emergency Proclamation

News Release: Richmond High School Physical Education Teacher Sentenced to 3 Years in State Prison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 6, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Richmond High School Physical Education Teacher Sentenced to 3 Years in State Prison

Martinez, Calif. – Earl...

News Release: Owner of NorCal K9 Found Guilty for 4 Felonies of Animal Cruelty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Owner of NorCal K9 Found Guilty for 4 Felonies of Animal Cruelty 

Martinez, Calif. – A Con...

News Release: Redwood City Man Found Guilty of Stalking & Vandalism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Redwood City Man Found Guilty of Stalking & Vandalism 

Martinez, Calif. – Last week, a Contra C...

News Release: DA’s Office Arrests and Charges Antioch Woman for Workers’ Compensation Fraud

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 2, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA’s Office Arrests and Charges Antioch Woman for Workers’ Compensation Fraud Following ...

Bissell Pet Foundation

CCAS is a proud partner of the Bissell Pet Foundation, which helps shelters like CCAS find loving homes for the animals in our care.

News Release: Walnut Creek Man Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Meet Minor Online For Sex Acts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- February 20, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office; 925-536-8110, cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Walnut Creek Resident Sentenced to Prison for Trying to Meet  Minor Online For Sex Acts

Martinez, Calif. &nda...

2020 Public Works Department Fee Schedule for Permits and Service Requests

A new Land Development Fee Schedule was adopted by the Board of Supervisors and becomes effective on March 1, 2020. PWD Fee Schedule is a summary of the Public Works Department related fees and should be used for all permits or fee for service requests fr...

2020 Land Development Unit Price Guide for Improvement Bond Estimate

On March 1, 2020 new Unit Price Guide for Engineering Services-Land Development will be effective. These unit prices have been updated to reflect the current costs of construction. The following unit prices supersede those dated July 2015, and should be u...

Board of Supervisors Appoints New County Clerk-Recorder

News Release: Two Men Charged with Burglary of Walnut Creek Macy’s; Over $65,000 Jewelry Taken

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 30, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Two Men Charged with Burglary of Walnut Creek Macy’s; Over $65,000 Jewelry Taken

Martinez, Calif. &nd...

County Census 2020 Mini-Grants Now Available

Contra Costa County announces its second phase of Census 2020 outreach mini-grants through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The second phase of funding is available to tax-exempt organizations, schools, and public agencies and will consist of rolling mini-g...

News Release: Human Trafficking Day of Action in Richmond Set for January 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 16, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Human Trafficking Day of Action in Richmond Set for January 23

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County Dis...

Oak Park Properties FAQS-Updated January 2020

This project envisions a new library building; new sports fields for the community to enjoy; a new neighborhood of 34 single-family homes; and a greatly improved Monticello Ave as well as the adjacent section of Oak Park Blvd.

News Release: DA's Office & Code for America Announce 3,264 Marijuana Convictions Will Be Cleared

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 9, 2020

CONTRA COSTA CONTACT: Scott Alonso, scott.alonso@contracostada.org, 925-536-8110

CODE FOR AMERICA CONTACT:   Scott Gerber, scott@vrge.us, 408-202-4255

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY &...

Archived Media Releases

View prior 12 months of media releases

Contra Costa County Census 2020 Phase II Grant Funding Available – Request for Proposals Released

Contra Costa County announces its second phase of Census 2020 outreach mini-grants through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The second phase of funding is available to tax-exempt organizations, schools, and public agencies consisting of rolling mini-grants ...

Prosecutor Academy

First year law students are encouraged to spend one week learning from some of the top trial attorneys in the state at Prosecutor Academy. How do prosecutors decide what cases to file? How does a case proceed from arrest to jury trial? This one-week inten...

PG&E to Begin Construction on Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project

August 27, 2019, Bay Point, CA - Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) will begin construction on the Bay Point Utility Undergrounding Project. The work consists of undergrounding utility lines along Bailey Road from State Route 4 north to Willow Pass Road ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about property taxes in Contra Costa County?  You are not alone.  Hopefully, we have the answers you are looking for. Here are some categories to search:

• Help With Taxes
• Secured Taxes
• Supplemental Taxes
• Unsecured Taxes
• Redempt...

Important Tax Dates

The following schedule is intended to serve as a general guide to property owners in Contra Costa County, California. Please note that the list below includes only the more significant dates and does not include all items or activities in the regular, pro...

Tax Assistance for Seniors

Depending on age and sometimes income, seniors may qualify for certain tax assistance such as the following:

Transfer of Base Tax from old house to new house within the County

Exemption from Parcel Taxes assessed by school or special districts

Reminder Notic...

CalGold Website

CalGold website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue the permits.

3/15 Sunday Adoptions Cancelled

Out of an abundance of caution and the numerous public health orders suggesting or requiring that public gatherings be limited, we will be cancelling our Sunday Adoption Program at our Martinez shelter on March 13.

We’ll provide additional update...

Kirker Pass Truck Climbing Lane Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the 

Kirker Pass Road Northbound Truck Climbing Lane Project

May 9, 2019, Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction on the Kirker Pass Road Northbound ...

Oak Park Properties FAQs - September 2019 - Draft EIR released on August 30, 2019

This project envisions a new library building; new sports fields for the community to enjoy; a new neighborhood of 34 single-family homes; and a greatly improved Monticello Ave as well as the adjacent section of Oak Park Blvd.

About the Board

Contra Costa is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected to represent residents of our County.

Billing & Payments

Explore options for receiving the annual tax bill and for paying your taxes, plus more.

Business License

Learn how to apply for a business license, complete online renewal, view costs, or submit an exemption.

Come Work with Us!

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Does your heart yearn for the chance to make a difference in an animal's life? Join Animal Services!

Community Outreach

The District Attorney offers programs for parent education and support, supporting parents of chronically absent children campus safety and online safety for kids, preventing violence through youth education.

Conservation & Development

The Application and Permit Center includes staff from Planning, Building Inspection, and Public Works with the goal of enhancing the coordination of permitting services and providing as many development-related services as possible in one office.

Contra Costa Television

Contra Costa Television (CCTV) is the flagship channel of Contra Costa County's cable television programming, bringing you special events, government meetings and produced shows.

District Attorney Diana Becton

District Attorney Diana Becton has spent most of her professional career as a judge, lawyer, and manager. On September 17, 2017, she was sworn in as the 25th District Attorney for the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Becto...

Find Us

Superior Court Operations

The main branch of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is located at:900 Ward StreetMartinez, CA 94553Phone: (925) 957 2200

Central Eastern Operations 

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, Cent...

Foster a Friend

Contra Costa Animal Services is launching a pilot Foster Program. We have had a thriving kitten foster program for several years and we are now expanding this program to include dogs and cats. The CCAS Foster program is a great way to help animal...

Frequent Permit Requests

Learn more about getting requests approved for home occupations, temporary events, accessory dwelling units, or alcohol and beverage sales.

New Property Owners

As a new owner you may not receive a bill since it is mailed out only once a year.  If you recently bought property, you should contact our office to find out the tax status and obtain a copy of the bill. If you know your Assessor's Parcel Number...

Residential Building

Learn about the most frequently requested building permits.

Shelter Enrichment Team

The Shelter Enrichment Team was created to solve the issue of enrichment for animals in the care of the County. A medically healthy dog isn't necessarily behaviorally, mentally, or emotionally well. It is no surprise that animals are stressed within the s...

Warm Tales & Happy Tails

There's nothing better than taking home your new friend. Read adoption success stories to warm your heart.

Watch a Live Meeting

Meeting agendas for the Board of Supervisors are available online. All meetings are open to the public, and the public is encouraged to attend.