News Flash

UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Meeting

To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of May 18, 2020, prevents public gatherings (Health Officer Order PDF). In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting will be accessible via television and live...

Board of Supervisors Passed Ordinance to Continue Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance on May 26, 2020 that continues an eviction moratorium for residential properties and small businesses through July 15, 2020. The urgency ordinance also continues a temporary rent fre...

COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Program for Essential Workers

COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Program supports healthcare workers and first responders living or working in Contra Costa County, as well as other disaster service, social workers and others working at essential businesses.

Essential workers are in such fie...

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 businesses owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Tax Collector's Office Appointments Available

Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will allow for public visits by appointment only. To request an appointment you will need to either call (925) 957-5280 during regular call center hours of 9:00 AM – ...

Virtual Construction Applications, Permits, and Inspections Now Available

As of May 4, 2020, the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) has resumed accepting all types of building and planning applications, issuing all types of permits, and conducting inspections on all types of construction. However, the process has ...

Census 2020 is Happening Now. Residents can respond by phone, online, or mail.

Contra Costa County residents began receiving invitations in March 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 to each s...

Health Officer “Cover Your Face” Order in Effect

A new health order in Contra Costa County requires anyone working at or visiting an essential business, such as a grocery store or gas station, to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order, effective Wednesday, April 22, also re...

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 ...