Bay Area Health Officials Share Guidance to Navigate the U.S.' Infant Formula Shortage

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UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board meeting will be accessible in-person, via television, and via live-streaming to all members of the public.  Board meetings are televised live on Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse Channel 99, and WAVE Channel 32, and can be seen live online ...

Charging Decision Made Against Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 20, 2022

Contact:        Ted Asregadoo, Public Information Officer 

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org 

(925) 957-8638

Charging Decision Made A...

Update on Discharge within the Walnut Creek Channel

Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Investigating Potential Illicit Discharge within Walnut Creek Channel

(Updated) May 20, 2022, Walnut Creek, CA – On Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Contra Costa County Flood Control an...

Two Ways to give Feedback about Climate-Smart Agriculture

Contra Costa County is conducting a feasibility study, "Healthy Lands, Healthy People," to identify strategies to store carbon dioxide in our county through a variety of land uses.

Healthy Lands, Healthy People Survey

You’re invited to give feedba...

Murder Charge Filed Against Unhoused Concord Man

May 18, 2022

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, 925-957-8638

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org 

Murder Charge Filed Against Unhoused Concord Man

Martinez, Calif. –  The Contra Costa Di...

Contra Costa County Public Works Premieres New Series on CCTV

Contra Costa County Public Works Announces the Premiere of their New Show “Inside Public Works” for Contra Costa Television

May 17, 2022, Martinez, CA - As part of National Public Works Week, the Contra Costa County Public Works Department is pleased to an...

Microbusiness and Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief $2,500 Grant

$2,500 grants available for microbusiness and nonprofit COVID-19 relief. Apply from May 17, 2022 through August 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM. 

This program will provide $2,500 grants to qualifying microbusinesses and nonprofits in the counties of Alameda, ...

Contra Costa Adding Resources to Combat Rise in Homelessness During Pandemic

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Bay Area Health Officers Urge Public to Take Precautions as COVID Levels Rise

Paving Construction Work on Fred Jackson Way

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Paving Work Construction of the Fred Jackson Way First Mile/Last Mile Connection Project in North Richmond 

May 12, 2022, North Richmond, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works has comple...

Seeking Public Advisory Committee Member for East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy

East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy Seeks Public Advisory Committee Member

The East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy seeks one (1) individual or organization representative to serve on the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) to provide input on the implementation of the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Nat...

Summer Internships For College and High School Students

Are you a college student or a senior in high school? Perhaps you're thinking about a career in law enforcement? A summer internship at the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office will offer you a unique experience in understanding the work of attorneys, ...

Voters Will Soon Receive Official Ballots for the Upcoming Primary Election

Veterans' Voices Show on Veterans and Social Isolation

Parking Lot Maintenance Work in Kensington

Contra Costa County Public Works will Perform Maintenance Work in the Parking Lot along Arlington Avenue in Kensington 

May 5, 2022, Kensington, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform maintenance work on the pa...

Proposed Disposition of Unclaimed Money

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED MONEY IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY TREASURY

The Treasurer-Tax Collector of the County of Contra Costa has on hand in the Unclaimed Deposit Trust Fund the sum of $289,739.12, consisting of various amounts that have been...

Road Work Scheduled Along San Pablo Dam Road

Contra Costa County Public Works to Perform Road Work along San Pablo Dam Road 

(Updated) May 4, 2022, El Sobrante & Orinda, CA – A Contra Costa County Public Works Department’s contractor will be performing road work along San Pablo ...

Murder Charges Filed Against Concord Couple

COVID-19 Updates

Any Contra Costa County resident who tests positive for COVID-19 can call the 24/7 Advice Nurse line at (877) 661-6230 with questions and to request free antiviral medication, if medically appropriate. See COVID-19 Updates.

Everyone ages 5 and older are el...

Seeking Applicants For Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

Contra Costa Health Reaches for Zero Preventable COVID-19 Deaths

Contra Costa TV Broadcasts Local Election Preview

Coming Soon: NEW California Property Tax Assistance

Coming Soon: The California Mortgage Relief Program, which helps homeowners catch up on their housing payments, will?soon?launch a property tax assistance option. Visit?CaMortgageRelief.org?to see if you qualify for the?current program or?sign up...

Concord Man Sentenced In 2019 Hate Crime Case

4/29/2022

Contact:        Ted Asregadoo, Public Information Officer 

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org 

(925) 957-8638

Concord Man Sentenced In 2019 Hate Cr...

County Services Spring Block Party

Former Antioch Resident Convicted of Forcible Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 13

04/27/2022

Contact:        Ted Asregadoo, Public Information Officer 

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org 

(925) 957-8638

Former Antioch Resident Convicted of Forcible ...

Update on Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

Protect the Delta

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Delta) relies on California’s two biggest rivers, the Sacramento and San Joaquin, and is the largest estuary on the West Coast. East Contra Costa County covers a large area within the so...

Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund 2022–23 Grant Cycle Opens

Weed Abatement Work on the Iron Horse Trail

Public Works to Perform Weed Abatement Work for Fire Safety along the Iron Horse Trail 

April 20, 2022, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, CA – In preparation for the fire season, a Contra Costa County Publ...

Notice of Availability of Surplus Land in Unincorporated Contra Costa County

Notice of Availability of Surplus Land in Unincorporated Contra Costa County. The Contra Costa County Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency (“County”) is seeking developers for sites in Rodeo, North Richmond and Bay Point. Visi...

Wildfire Preparedness & Safety

Stay prepared for wildfires and potential power outages. Tips include knowing how to manually open your garage door, parking your car in the direction you want to leave in, and evacuating when an order is issued for your safety.    

Fire ...

NEW: E-Check Validation for Online Payments

Beginning in April 2022, E-check payments will now be subject to bank account and routing number validation using a third-party service database, EarlyWarning. If your account information is rejected as invalid, you may contact your bank. Please note, you...

County Notice of Privacy Cyber Incident

Missed the Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Watch the Board of Supervisors meeting online or on Thursday at 6 pm on Contra Costa Television Channels (CCTV): Comcast Cable 27, ATT/U-Verse 99, and Astound 32. 

Meetings also can be viewed online the same week they are held, usually within 48 h...

Seeking Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Body

Veterans' Voices Show Hosts Native American Veterans

Take a Survey to Identify Needs to Reduce Homelessness & Increase Housing Stability

The HOME-ARP survey is designed to gather information from stakeholders, affordable housing developers, and community members about homelessness needs in Contra Costa County and HOME-ARP projects being planned. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to...

All-Electric New Construction Ordinance for Residential, Hotel, Office or Retail Buildings Adopted

On January 18, 2022, the County Board of Supervisors adopted an All-Electric Ordinance (Ordinance 2022-02) requiring all new construction of residential, hotel, office, or retail buildings to be all-electric. 

Starting April 1, 2022, applications ...

Second booster doses available for Contra Costa residents who are 50+

Seeking Advisory Fire Commission Applicants

Seeking Applicants for Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency

Seeking County Planning Commission Applicants

Seeking County Retirement Board Applicants

PG&E to Upgrade Gas Main and Service Lines in Rodeo

March 25, 2022, Rodeo, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works Department issued a permit to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to allow them to replace more than 160 service lines and approximately 1.25 miles of gas main with upgraded pipeline...

Parking and Access to County Administration Building

If you wish to conduct County business and/or attend Board of Supervisors meetings, please make sure to give yourself time to park and go through security. The majority of parking around the County Administration building is metered. View maps an...

Parking and Access to County Administration Building

If you wish to conduct County business and/or attend Board of Supervisors meetings, please make sure to give yourself time to park and go through security. The majority of parking around the County Administration building is metered. View maps an...

28th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration and Youth Hall of Fame Awardees

Mitchell Bacom Murder Conviction

Contact: Simon O’Connell  925-957-2220

soconnell@contracostada.org

Mitchell Bacom Murder Conviction

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorn...

Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers to Pay $2.5 Million for Environmental Violations

March 11, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CCCDA Contact: sgrassini@contracostada.org

Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers to Pay $2.5 Million for Environmental Violations

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced today that the Contr...

Update on Los Medanos Community Healthcare District

Veterans’ Voices Show Honors Those Taken Prisoner and Lost in War

Would You Like to Serve on the County's Treasury Oversight Committee

Seeking Airport Land Use Commission Member

Voter-Approved Measure X

Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s region...

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan and Contra Costa County Introduce Legislation Targeting Illegal Dumping

Seeking Nominations for Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame

Candidate Filing Period Begins for June 7, 2022 Primary Election

Veterans' Voices Show Focuses on the Power of Exploring Nature

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

In partnership with the San Francisco Chronicle Season of Sharing (SOS) Program, the Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services (EHSD) Volunteer & Emergency Services provides emergency relief for families and individuals adversely impacted by...

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund

In partnership with the San Francisco Chronicle Season of Sharing (SOS) Program, the Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services (EHSD) Volunteer & Emergency Services provides emergency relief for families and individuals adversely impacted by...

Contra Costa County's Redistricting Process to Adopt New Supervisorial Districts

Contra Costa County Completes Redistricting Process and Adopts New Supervisorial Districts

Redistricting is the once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries for Supervisorial districts after the U.S. Census. 

At the November 23, 2021 Public He...

Eleven Bay Area Health Officers to Lift Most Indoor Mask Mandates on February 16

Contra Costa Reaches 80% Vaccinated, Sunsets Vaccine Verification Requirement

Signatures-in-lieu of Filing Fees for Candidates Ends February 9th for June 7, 2022 Primary Election

County Invites You to the Lunar New Year Celebration Honoring Asian & Pacific Islander Communities

Seeking Applicants for Local Enforcement Agency

Seeking Volunteer for Los Medanos Advisory Committee

Candidate Filing Period Begins for April 5, 2022 Special Election

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Signatures in Lieu Period for Special Election Deadline Approaching

Humanitarians of the Year Awards to be Presented at 44th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony

Contra Costa County Unveils New Initiative for Serving People Experiencing Mental Health Crises

Superintendent of Schools & Deputy Health Officer Urge Schools to Remain Open

Supervisor Karen Mitchoff Elected Board Chair and Federal Glover Elected Vice Chair

Become A CCAS Volunteer

Volunteering at CCAS is fun and easy. We have multiple opportunities available - From socializing pets in our shelter to helping to facilitate adoptions, our volunteer division has a place for you. 

To learn more about how you can become a volunte...

SB 9 Implementation Update: Processing of Urban Housing Developments and Urban Lot Split Parcel Maps

On September 16, 2021, changes to the State Law regarding ministerial approval of an Urban Housing Development (UHD) and ministerial approval of a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split (ULS) were enacted. These changes became effective on January 1, 2022.

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EBMUD Pipeline Replacement Work in Rodeo

EBMUD Road Closure for Rodeo Avenue Cluster Pipeline Replacement Project in Rodeo

January 5, 2022, Rodeo, CA – Contra Costa County will be issuing a Road Closure permit to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to fully close a portion of First Street...

Contra Costa Adopts Shorter Isolation and Quarantine Periods for the General Public

Contra Costa County Issues Update to Indoor Masking Order

County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, a bureau of the Employment and Human Services Department, has resources available for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including career skills training, unemployment information and free Rapid Re...

COVID-19 Call Centers for Employers and Small Businesses

The Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Contra Costa County has worked with partners to develop resources to help employers and small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Workforce Development Board and Contra Costa County Board of Super...

Contra Costa Requires COVID-19 Booster Verification for Workers in High-Risk Jobs

PG&E To Upgrade Gas Main & Service Lines in Bay Point

PG&E to Upgrade Gas Main and Service Lines in Bay Point

December 27, 2021, Bay Point, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works Department has issued a permit to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to allow them to replace gas mains and service...

Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Detected in Contra Costa County

Bay Area Health Officers Urge Boosters to Protect Against Omicron Variant

Humanitarians of the Year Awards at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony

Contra Costa's Local Indoor-Masking Order Remains In Effect with Limited Exceptions

Homekey Program Brings Innovative Interim Housing to Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County Probation Department Hosts Toys for Tots Drop-off Sites

Omicron Variant Highlights Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination, Booster Shots

Contra Costa County Redistricting Process Final Map Adopted

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Probation Traffic Safety Grant Kick-Off

Seeking Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

Contra Costa County Redistricting Process Holds Fifth Public Hearing

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EBMUD Pipeline Replacement Work in Alamo

EBMUD Road Closure for Bolla Avenue Cluster Pipeline Replacement Project in Alamo

November 10, 2021, Alamo, CA – Contra Costa County issued a Road Closure permit to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to fully close a portion of Miranda A...

Veterans’ Show Focuses on Discharge Upgrades

Contra Costa County Invites You to Veterans Day Celebration

Contra Costa County Will Hold Fourth Public Hearing for Redistricting Process

Contra Costa County Will Hold Fourth Redistricting Public Hearing

Redistricting is the once-a-decade process of redrawing the boundaries for Supervisorial districts after the U.S. Census. 

 The Board of Supervisors will hold its fourth Pub...

Contra Costa County Redistricting Process Holds Fourth Public Hearing

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Contra Costa County Ready to Vaccinate Children Ages 5-11 Once They're Eligible

EBMUD Pipeline Replacement Work Scheduled for Kensington

EBMUD Road Closure for Highgate Road Cluster Pipeline Replacement Project in Kensington

November 1, 2021, Kensington, CA – Contra Costa County will be issuing a Road Closure permit to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to fully close a portion of ...

Contra Costa County Held Community Redistricting Workshops

Contra Costa County Held Community Redistricting Workshops

Contra Costa County held six Community Redistricting Workshops between October 23 and October 28, 2021.

Workshops Videos

Community Redistricting Workshop VideosOctober 23, 2021 - District 2 Workshop ...

EBMUD Road Closure for Pipeline Replacement in Kensington

EBMUD Road Closure for Shakespeare Road Cluster Pipeline Replacement Project in Kensington

October 27, 2021, Kensington, CA – Contra Costa County will be issuing a Road Closure permit to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) to fully close ...

Many Who Received Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Now Eligible for Booster Doses

Contra Costa to Lift Masking Requirements in Some Indoor Settings on Nov. 1

Contra Costa County Redistricting Process Holds Third Public Hearing

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Veterans Voices Show Talks with Previously Incarcerated Veterans

Bay Area Health Officers Issue Criteria for Lifting COVID-19 Indoor Masking Requirements

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Dedication of the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Facility as the “Stephen L. Weir Building”

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Contra Costa County Redistricting Process Holds Second Public Hearing

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Contra Costa Public Law Library Seeks Applicants for Board Trustee

Contra Costa County Plans Efficient, Equitable Rollout of COVID-19 Booster Vaccine

Arts and Culture Commission Seeks Applications to Youth Advisor Seat

COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Test Required for Some Contra Costa Businesses

Tips and Reminders for Voting Safely in the September 14th Recall Election

Contra Costa Releases COVID-19 Safety Guidance for Youth Sports and Activities

Contra Costa Aviation Advisory Committee Opening

Close of Registration for the Recall Election Fast Approaching

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Bay Area Health Officers Reaffirm Support for In-Person School

Contra Costa Seeks Humanitarians of the Year for the 2022 MLK Ceremony

Concord, Contra Costa Partner to Provide Free Vaccines Through Mobile Clinic

Recommendations for Voting Safely in the Upcoming Recall Election

Contra Costa County Launches Redistricting Process First Public Hearing on August 10, 2021

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Health Services Brings Vaccines to Neighborhoods During National Night Out

Bay Area Health Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination and Issue Orders Requiring Use of Face Covering

Public Health Officials Urge Employers to Consider Requiring Employee Vaccination for COVID-Safety

Contra Costa County Passes Ordinance to Extend Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

Seeking Youth Representatives for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

Contra Costa Brings Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Service to Businesses, Organizations

CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Highlights Partnership with Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County Amends Fireworks Ordinance

Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction of the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Project

June 2, 2021, Concord, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Project start...

Bay Area Health Officers Support Full In-Person School this Fall

Contra Costa Offers Required School Immunization at its COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Children and Adults Can Now Get Other Vaccinations at Same Time as COVID-19 Vaccines

Resources for Renters and Landlords

See Contra Costa County Tenant and Landlord Resources (PDF) and scroll down for more resources. Vea Recursos para Inquilinos y Propietarios del condado de Contra Costa (PDF), incluyendo desalojos, asistencia  de alquiler y mediación. Or click on ...

Resources for Renters and Landlords

See Contra Costa County Tenant and Landlord Resources (PDF) and scroll down for more resources. Vea Recursos para Inquilinos y Propietarios del condado de Contra Costa (PDF), incluyendo desalojos, asistencia  de alquiler y mediación. Or click on ...

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...

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

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About the Board

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