Changes to DCD's Building and Planning Fees

Effective August 10, 2022 there will be the following changes to our Building and Planning fees. 

Building Fees

Our minimum building construction valuations will be adjusted upwards by 7%. These valuations are used to set our permit fees for variou...

Geotechnical Boring Work on Morgan Territory Road

Contra Costa County Public Works to perform Geotechnical Borings on Morgan Territory Road

June 30, 2022, Clayton, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will be performing geotechnical borings in preparation for a future project on Morgan Territor...

Hate Crime Incidents in Contra Costa County

PRESS RELEASE 

June 30, 2022

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, 925-957-8638

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org

Hate Crime Incidents in Contra Costa County

Martinez, Calif.— In Contra Costa County, hate crime incident...

Con Fire Announces County-Wide Illegal Fireworks Reporting Hotline

County Fire and Law Enforcement Officials Caution Residents on Illegal Fireworks & Fire Danger

Update on Pavement Preparation Work in Orinda & Canyon

Contra Costa County Public Works will Perform Road Work on Wildcat Canyon Road, Fish Ranch Road, and Pinehurst Road 

(Updated) June 27, 2022, Orinda and Canyon, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will be performing road work on W...

Illegal Fireworks & Fire Danger

Fire and law enforcement officials across the County are warning residents about the extreme dangers of fireworks use in current critically high fire danger conditions.

All fireworks, regardless of type or labeling, are illegal everywhere in Contra Costa C...

Resentencing Petition Opposed by Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office

Bay Area Health Officials Urge Awareness About Monkeypox as Summer Travel and Gatherings Begin

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Contra Costa County Now Offering COVID Vaccines to Children Under Age 5

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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.    

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COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for children ages 6 months to 4 years and appointments are available for anyone 6 months and older at County-run vaccine clinics. 

If you have any questions about vaccination appointments for children, visit the ...

Heat Safety Tips

Stay hydrated and follow tips to stay cool and safe during hot weather. Be sure to check on children, the elderly, and pets.

TIPS TO PREVENT heat-related symptoms:

• Drink water. Sip all day; do not wait until you are thirsty.
• Do not leave children or pets in ...

Watch for Harmful Algae Blooms

Contra Costa Health Services advises caution on the part of anyone who boats, fishes or swims in or around Discovery Bay after large blooms of blue-green algae were discovered in multiple locations in and around the community. 

A bloom is a buildu...

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 eligible families and individuals adversely im...

Contra Costa DA’s Office and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Partnership to Combat Wage Theft

Byron Highway at Byer Road Safety Improvements Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin construction on Byron Highway at Byer Road Safety Improvements Project

June 16, 2022, Byron, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Byron Highway at Byer Road Safety Improvem...

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...

Veterans' Voices Show on Path to Citizenship

Felony Charges Filed Against Richmond Woman for Assaulting El Cerrito Minors

PRESS RELEASE

June 9, 2022

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, Public Information Officer

925-957-8638

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org

Felony Charges Filed Against Richmond Woman for Assaulting El Cerrito Minors

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Official Election Results

Official election results are available for the June 7, 2022, Statewide Direct Primary Election. 

You can get the results of the election at https://www.cocovote.us/june-7-2022-election-results/ and also at www.contracosta.ca.gov/7761/Election-Res...

Murder Conviction in Stabbing Death of Disabled Pacheco Man

PRESS RELEASE

June 6, 2022

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, 925-957-8638

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org

Murder Conviction in Stabbing Death of Disabled Pacheco Man

Martinez, Calif.— A jury in Contra Costa Count...

Tips and Reminders for Voting Safely in the June 7th Primary Election

Free Adoptions at CCAS in June!

CCAS is here to help you start the summer off right with our Summer of Love free adoption promotion this month. From June 1 through June 30, all adoptions will be free of charge ($25 licensing fee may apply). To view animals available for adoption, please...

Publication: Notice of Impending Default and Power to Sell

At 12:01 a.m. on July 1 of the publication year, by operation of law, any real properties (unless previously tax-defaulted and not redeemed) that have any delinquent taxes, assessments, or other charges levied for the current fiscal year, and/or delinquen...

CONTRA COSTA DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF ALEXIS GABE

PRESS RELEASE

June 2, 2022

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, 925-957-8638

ted.asregadoo@contracostada.org

CONTRA COSTA DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF ALEXIS GABE 

Martinez, Cal...

June is License Amnesty Month!

The 4th of July sees more lost pets entering shelters than any other time of the year. Licensing your pet can be the difference between losing your pet and getting them back. Licensing with Contra Costa Animal Services is quick, affordable and will help k...

New COVID Test to Treat Sites Now Open in Contra Costa County

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Caring for Pets in Summer

Tips about how to best care for your pets during the Summer months.

Be prepared

• Talk to your veterinarian about warm weather risks for pets (and travel safety if you plan to travel with a pet).    
• Make sure your pets have unlimited access ...

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

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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, ...

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

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

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

Seeking Applicants For Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council

Contra Costa Health Reaches for Zero Preventable COVID-19 Deaths

Contra Costa TV Broadcasts Local Election Preview

County Services Spring Block Party

Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund 2022–23 Grant Cycle Opens

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

Seeking Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Body

Veterans' Voices Show Hosts Native American Veterans

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 eligible families and individuals adversely im...

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

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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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

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...

Renter and Landlord Resources

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

Reminder Notic...

About the Board

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