National Emergency Alert Test

The Contra Costa County Community Warning System is taking part in a nationwide test of the FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will be co...

2023 Veterans Day Ceremony

Thank you for your service, Veterans! Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors honors Veterans & their families at the Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers at 1025 Escobar Street...

Meeting Scheduled for Public Comment on Martinez Refinery Release Report

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Flood Control District wins APWA 2023 Project of the Year

Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Receives Project of the Year Award from American Public Works Association

September 21, 2023, Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is plea...

New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon to Contra Costa County

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New COVID-19 Vaccine Coming Soon to Contra Costa County

Contra Costa Health (CCH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the new COVID-19 vaccine as soon as available through their healthcare providers.

Healthcare providers, including CCH, and commercial pharmacies will likely begin receiving the new v...

District 4 Applicants Sought for African American Holistic Wellness Hub Committee

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Serve on the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee

Would you like to serve on the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee? The Committee is responsible for reviewing and confirming Measure X revenues and expenditures. 

The County seeks candidates who are: 

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Seeking Measure X Fiscal Oversight Committee Members

County Seeks Individuals For Airport Land Use Commission

Hoffman Lane Bridge Restrictions

Hoffman Lane Bridge Restrictions

September 14, 2023, Byron, CA – The bridge on Hoffman Lane between Byron Highway and Marsh Creek Road in Byron is restricted to one lane due to bridge damage from a vehicle accident. The load ca...

Tree Trimming and Removal Operations Along Danville Boulevard

Contra Costa County Public Works Will Perform 

Tree Trimming and Removal Along Danville Boulevard 

September 14, 2023, Alamo, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will be performing t...

Measure X Community Meeting with County Supervisor John Gioia

We're Hiring!

Do you love animals? Are you seeking employment in a field that will allow you to apply your passion and skills to serve the community? 

The challenges and rewards of a career in Animal Services are extensive. Contra Costa County's Animal...

Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to Begin Construction on the 

Franklin Canyon Road Safety Improvement Project

September 13, 2023, Martinez, CA– Contra Costa County Public Works will install a new centerline rumble stri...

Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties

DA Files Nine Count Complaint Against DVC Faculty Member

September 12, 2023

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, Public Information Officer,  925-957-8638

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DA Files Nine Count Complaint Ag...

Update to Oriental Fruit Fly (OFF)

A portion of Contra Costa County has been placed under quarantine for the oriental fruit fly following the detection of multiple oriental fruit flies (OFF). Twelve OFFs were detected near the cities of Brentwood and Oakley.  This has resulted in ...

Supervisor Federal Glover Reimagines Annual Youth Summit as UpliftED Youth Empowerment Conference

Contra Costa Health to Host Suicide Prevention Forum and Care Package Assembly Event

Contra Costa Ranked 6th Best County for Raising a Family in Calif.

Contra Costa Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Opening

Contra Costa Aviation Advisory Committee Opening

(Updated) September 19, 2023 – Contra Costa County (County) is accepting applications for the upcoming Member at Large opening on the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC).   This position is d...

Neighbor Positions Open on Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC)

Contra Costa Aviation Advisory Committee Opening

(Updated) September 19, 2023 – Contra Costa County (County) is accepting applications for two upcoming Airport Neighbor position openings on the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC). One posi...

Contra Costa Seeks Humanitarians of the Year for MLK Ceremony

Contra Costa Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year

Contra Costa County seeks nominations for Humanitarians of the Year to be recognized during the 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony. Here’s how to nominate a community member and/or student whose actions positively impact the County.

Update to County Meeting Agendas

Meeting agendas for the Board of Supervisors and several committees have a new look and feel on the Contra Costa County website.

The change to https://contra-costa.legistar.com streamlines the user experience by joining agendas with the same interface and ...

Ready Contra Costa/ Listos Contra Costa

The summer weather brings new threats for Contra Costa County, like wildfire, smoke, extreme heat, and power outages. These interrelated risks can impact Contra Costa County’s most at-risk populations. It is essential to be prepared in case of an emergenc...

Ready Contra Costa/ Listos Contra Costa

The summer weather brings new threats for Contra Costa County, like wildfire, smoke, extreme heat, and power outages. These interrelated risks can impact Contra Costa County’s most at-risk populations. It is essential to be prepared in case of a...

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT LIST

PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT (DELINQUENT) LIST

Made pursuant to Section 3372, Revenue and Taxation CodeSEE PUBLICATION

Oriental Fruit Flies Detected in Contra Costa County Quarantine Forthcoming

Legionnaires’ Disease Bacteria Detected in Samples Linked to Richmond Spa

Laboratory testing results show that water and swab samples collected from a Richmond spa contained high levels of legionella bacteria, making it the likely source of Legionnaires’ disease among multiple customers.

Contra Costa Health (CCH) began investiga...

DA Charges Antioch and Pittsburg Police Officers with Obstruction of Justice and Bribery

PRESS RELEASE

August 18, 2023

Contact: Ted Asregadoo, 925-957-8638

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DA Charges Antioch and Pittsburg Police Officers with Obstruction of Justice and Bribery

Martinez, Cal...

Vision Zero - Slow Down for Our Families!

“Slow Down for our families. Get there safely!” This message is ALWAYS important, but even more so now that schools are back in session. 

Public Works, the Department of Conservation and Development, and Contra Costa Health, along with our partner...

Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Accessibilty Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction on the Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Accessibility Project

August 17, 2023, Kensington, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Westminster and Kenyon Avenue Acce...

District 4 Applicants Sought For African American Holistic Hub Committee

Contra Costa County is undertaking a process to develop a Feasibility Study for an African American Holistic Wellness Hub. The findings and recommendations of the Feasibility Study will provide guidance to the Board of Supervisors in their decisions regar...

Vision Zero - "Slow Down for Our Families. Get there safely!"

 Vision Zero - Slow Down for Our Families!

August 16, 2023- Martinez, CA- “Slow Down for our families. Get there safely!” This message is ALWAYS important, but even more so now that schools are back in session. Public Works, the Department of Cons...

Construction of Grayson Creek Desilt Project Begins

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction on Grayson Creek Desilt Project 

August 8, 2023 - Martinez, Pacheco, and Pleasant Hill, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Grayson Creek Desilt Project on Mon...

Contra Costa Health Investigating Legionella Deaths Possibly Linked to Richmond Spa

Contra Costa County Selects Veterans Service Officer

Seventh Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway

Seventh Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway

To honor Child Support Awareness MonthContra Costa Child Support Services gave out more than 150 backpacks during its 7th annual backpack drive in Martinez.  Watch the recap here: https://youtu.be...

One-Way Traffic Control on Marsh Creek Road (MCR)

Contra Costa County Public Works to Install Traffic Control as part of the Marsh Creek Road Bridges Replacement Project

(Updated) August 4, 2023, Clayton and Brentwood, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will install one-way tra...

Consumer Scam Alert

Consumer Scam Alert. Many property owners throughout Contra Costa County are receiving an official-looking document in the mail regarding a fee-based service to have their property’s taxable value reduced. Although these mailers have the appeara...

Road Work Scheduled for Residential Streets in Bay Point

Contra Costa County Public Works to Perform Road Work in Bay Point

July 25, 2023, Bay Point, CA– Contra Costa County Public Works will be repairing pavement base failures, as needed, and applying a pavement surface treatment on various residentia...

Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls to Host California Commissions Appointments Workshop

Contra Costa County Releases Request for Proposal (RFP) for Arts Council Services

Contra Costa Health Responding to Coke Dust Release at Martinez Refining Company

County Fish and Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications

Fish and Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications

The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is now accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies interested in enhancing the fish and wildlife resources of the County. Go to https://www.contracosta.ca...

County Assessor Certifies and Delivers 2023-2024 Assessment Roll

Contra Costa County TRUTH Act Forum

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Graduation Held for Multi-Craft Core Curriculum Program

As the first youth cohort recently graduated from the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Program, their handcrafted workbenches lined the John A. Davis Hall in Martinez – a testament to the belief that self-improvement can be achieved by pushing outside yo...

Contra Costa FOCUS Newsletter

Check out the Contra Costa FOCUS Summer 2023 newsletter to see how County employees responded during unprecedented winter storms, preparations for wildfire season, Arts Visioning Sessions, and much more.

You can view the latest edition (PDF) below or look ...

Risk Assessment Finds Martinez Refinery Release Did Not Increase Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Metal

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County and Air Quality District Push for 40% of Tesoro Settlement Funds to Stay Local

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See Chair John Gioia's Letter on US v Tesoro

Contra Costa County Probation Department to Carry the Torch

Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Recruitment News Release

Contra Costa County Summer Block Party News Release

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Clerk-Recorder’s Office Provides Vets Special Access Through 'OPERATION DOCUMENTATION'

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Marsh Creek Road Bridges Replacement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction of the Marsh Creek Road Bridges Replacement Project

May 25, 2023, Clayton and Brentwood, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will begin construction of the Marsh Creek Road B...

County Clerk-Recorder's Office to offer Destination Weddings at Mt. Diablo

Contra Costa County Probation Department to Launch Innovative Partnership with Talkspace

Free Adoptions All Month at CCAS!

Though our partnership with Pet Food Express, all adoptions are free at CCAS during the month of September! A $25 licensing fee may apply. 

To view animals available for adoption, please visit our Available Animals page. 

Health Advisory Lifted After Weeklong Mercury Cleanup in Martinez

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Annual Count Shows Homelessness Remains Consistent in Contra Costa County

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Mercury Contamination First ID'd at Martinez Amtrak Station Wider than Initially Believed

Soil Sampling Being Done Around Martinez Refinery to Assess Health Risks from "Spent Catalyst"

Seeking Airport Land Use Commission Member

Sustainability Resources & Residential Incentives

Local, state, and federal incentive programs can help you save money while making your home and transportation more sustainable. Improving your home's energy efficiency and transitioning away from natural gas appliances can save energy and improve indoor ...

Sustainability Resources & Residential Incentives

Local, state, and federal incentive programs can help you save money while making your home and transportation more sustainable. Improving your home's energy efficiency and transitioning away from natural gas appliances can save energy and improve indoor ...

Board of Supervisors to Host Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Celebration

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Monthly Payment of Annual Property Tax Made Simple

ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE PAYING YOUR ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES IN TWO INSTALLMENTS? 

Would it help you to pay in monthly payments? 

Unfortunately, our legacy tax systems cannot accept more than the two installments included w...

Board of Supervisors to Discuss $5.515 billion Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget

Contra Costa Public Works Offers New Ways to Request Services

Contra Costa County Public Works Offers New Ways for Reporting Service Issues in Unincorporated Areas

April 3, 2023, Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department announces a new service request option called&...

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget Published

There is a fresh look and feel online to enhance the public’s understanding and use of the fiscal year 2023-2024 Recommended Budget. The digital budget book increases accessibility through easier navigation, more data visualizations, interactive...

County Seeks Applicants For Employees Retirement Association Board of Trustees

Contra Costa County Surveys Community for Arts and Culture Planning

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Welcome to the 29th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Celebration 2023 Youth Hall of Fame Awards

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Contra Costa County Announces Long Time Deputy Attorney & Current Chief Assistant as County Counsel

Contra Costa County Launches Initiative for Helping People Experiencing Mental Health Crises

People experiencing behavioral health crises and those trying to help them will soon have greater access to timely and appropriate care thanks to a new program currently launching in Contra Costa County. 

Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime (A3) is a behavi...

Public Safety: Every Second Counts – The Reopening of Fire Station 74 in Pinole

Pinole -- Every second counts in an emergency.

Less than a mile from Fire Station 74, a medical call in the City of Pinole recently came through 911 to the Contra Costa County Regional Fire Communications Center operated by Contra Costa County Fir...

Veterans’ Voices Show to Discuss Posttraumatic Stress Triggers

Recruitment for County Connection Advisory Committee

PHOTOS: Board of Supervisors' Presentations

See photos from the 2023 Board of Supervisors presentations and Contra Costa County celebrations.

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Available to Residents Impacted by Winter Storms

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Goodbye, MyBCW - Hello, BenefitsCal

Contra Costa County has transitioned from MyBenefitsCalWin (MyBCW) to BenefitsCal, a new website to manage your benefits. This transition does not affect your current benefits. However, customers must create a new BenefitsCal account and link their case t...

County Offices Closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in Observance of Presidents' Day

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Disaster Recovery Center Opening to Assist Residents Impacted by December Winter Storms

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Contra Costa County To Hold Visioning Sessions For Arts and Culture Planning

Veterans' Voices Show To Celebrate Black History Month

Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants For Advisory Fire Commission

Election Equipment Testing to Ensure Accuracy Public Test of Vote by Mail Counting Equipment

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County Clerk-Recorder’s Office to Offer 'DESTINATION WEDDINGS' on Valentine's Day

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Danville Blvd/Orchard Ct Complete Streets Improvement Project

Contra Costa County Public Works to begin Construction of the Downtown Alamo Roundabout 

February 7, 2023, Alamo, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works will begin work on the Alamo Roundabout, which is part of the Danville Boulevard/Orchard Court ...

(Updated 8/22/23) Status of Road Closures in Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County Public Works Road Closure Information

(Updated) August 22, 2023, 8:50 a.m., Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA - Contra Costa County Public Works continues to evaluate damages to roads and other issues related to the Winter storms o...

Proclamation of Local Emergency Issued in Response to Storms

Local Health Providers Join to Help Contra Costans Understand When to Reach Out to Doctors, Hospital

Probation Department Launches Mobile Services

Board of Supervisors Installs New Leadership

Contra Costa Agencies Expand Capacity at Homeless Shelters This Week For Storms

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

Sandbag and Road Closure Information

Planned Maintenance Flaring at Martinez Refinery

Would You Like to Serve on the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees?

12 Bay Area Health Officials Recommend Actions To Stay Healthy for the Holidays

Contra Costa Health Recommends an Independent Investigation of Martinez Refinery Release

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

Seeking Nominations for Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame

Update on Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

Protect the Delta

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

Hazardous Materials Release at Martinez Oil Refinery Contained Heavy Metals

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Order Free COVID Test Kits from the County for the Holidays

Veterans' Voices Show to Talk with Women Who Served

Contra Costa County Becomes 1st to Achieve TRUE Pre-Certification

On November 2, 2022, Contra Costa County was recognized as a leader in sustainability and innovation at the Greenbuild International Conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Contra Costa County’s former Administration Building (651 Pine Street) ...

Advisory Council on Equal Employment Opportunity Open Seat

Contra Costa County Announces Innovation Fund Grant Program

Contra Costa Seeks Member for Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board

Accepting Applications for Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee

Contra Costa County Invites You to Veterans Day Celebration

Seeking Applicants for Arts Council Steering Committee

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Health Advisory Lifted for Crockett After Hydrogen Sulfide No Longer Detected

Election Equipment Testing to Ensure Accuracy Public Test of Ballot Tabulating Equipment

November 8th Ballots in the Mail on October 10th. What You Need to Know About Election Security

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Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

A time capsule that was buried under the prior Contra Costa County Administration Building since 1964 was opened at the October 4, 2022, Board of Supervisors meeting. The Supervisors also displayed items for a new time capsule that will be opened in 2072....

Board of Supervisors Opens 58-Year-Old Time Capsule

A time capsule that was buried under the prior Contra Costa County Administration Building since 1964 was opened at the October 4, 2022, Board of Supervisors meeting. The Supervisors also displayed items for a new time capsule that will be opened in 2072....

Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee Accepting Grant Applications

Veterans' Voices Show to Host Live Panel of Military Chaplains

Contra Costa Health Secures $1.5 Million Federal Violence Prevention Grant

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Deadline Extended To Apply For Arts Council Steering Committee

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Seeking Applicants for Contra Costa County Public Law Library Board Of Trustees

Seeking Applicants for East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee

Contra Costa TV Partners to Broadcast Local Election Preview

Seeking Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Body

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Approve Out-Of-Court Settlement

Contra Costa County Seeks Nominations for Humanitarians of the Year

Veterans’ Voices Show to Break Down the PACT Act

New Omicron Booster Shots Available at County Vaccination Sites Starting Friday, September 9

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Contra Costa Health Expands MPX Vaccine Eligibility To All LGBTQ Men

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Contra Costa Health Reminds Residents to Take Precautions for Weekend Heat

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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.    

Fire officials urge pre...

Eligible People in Contra Costa Can Now Schedule Monkeypox Vaccine Appointments Online

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Registrar of Voters Encourages County Residents to Check Their Voter Registration Status

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Candidate Filing Period Closes on August 12, 2022 for November General Election

Veterans' Voices Live Show to Feature Corpsmen, Medics and Doctors

Contra Costa County Secures $6 Million Grant To Expand Holistic Intervention Partnership

Premiere of Episode 3 of "Inside Public Works" show on CCTV

Watch the third episode of "Inside Public Works," a regular series produced by Contra Costa County Public Works (CCCPWD) and Contra Costa Television (CCTV), to learn about the youth programs at our Airports, the Marsh Drive Bridge Replacement Pr...

Child Support Services Offer New Simplified Enrollment Form

Pittsburg Area Experiencing Intermittent Poor Air Quality Due to Fire

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Veterans' Voices Show to Host Live Panel of Submariners

2022-2023 County Assessment Roll Close

Con Fire Announces County-Wide Illegal Fireworks Reporting Hotline

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

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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Veterans' Voices Show on Path to Citizenship

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

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

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

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

Seeking Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Body

Veterans' Voices Show Hosts Native American Veterans

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

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

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

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

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...

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 ...

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:

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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.