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UPDATE on Board of Supervisors Meeting

To slow the spread of COVID-19, in lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting will be accessible via television and live-streaming to all members of the public as permitted by the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20. Board meetings are tel...

COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Starting March 15, 2021, Contra Costa County tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19 can apply for assistance from the COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Over $75 million is Contra Costa County’s allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance P...

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Get your safe, free, tested COVID-19 vaccine when it's your turn. Learn how to get vaccinated including links to the County, MyTurn.ca.gov, and health care providers and partners. See the state's vaccine website for eligibility informati...

County Library Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program

The Library is offering Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout. The hotspot provides internet access to families and library patrons who do not have a connection at home. The lending program will allow students, parents, teachers, and families working and studying r...

Grab & Go Library Service to Launch April 26, 2021

Beginning Monday, April 26, Contra Costa County Library will reopen most community libraries to the public for Grab & Go service. The libraries will be open with limited occupancy and offer select services. Patrons will be asked to limit their time in...

Supervisors Pass Ordinance to Extend Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

At a Board meeting on February 2, 2021, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-04 that continues a temporary eviction moratorium for certain residential tenants and a moratorium on certain residential re...

Board of Supervisors Pass Ordinance to Cap Food Delivery Service Fees

At a Board meeting on February 2, 2021, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an urgency ordinance to put a temporary cap on commissions and fees charged by third-party food delivery services to local restaurants. 

The Ur...

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...

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...