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Seniors, Youth, Children

Seniors - Aging and Adult Services Adult Protective Services,Information and Assistance, In-Home Supportive Services, Resources    

Reporting Abuse (If you are having a police or medical emergency please call 911!)

A Citizen's Guide to Preventing and Reporting Elder Abuse

Children and Family Services Bureau

Child Support Services

Child Support - Customer Connect

RYSE Center RYSE is a learning organization for youth, staff and collaborative partners.

 

Elected Officials


Find Your Representative Seach by zip code to find your representative.


Supervisor, District 1: John Gioia Serves BayView/Montalvin Manor, East Richmond Heights, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Kensington, North Richmond, Richmond, Rollingwood, and San Pablo.
Supervisor, District 2: Gayle B. Uilkema Serves Alhambra Valley, Canyon, Crockett, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Mountain View, Orinda, Pacheco, Pinole, Port Costa, Rodeo, Rossmoor, Saranap, Tara Hills, Tormey, Vine Hill, and Walnut Creek (part - west of I-680)
Supervisor, District 3: Mary N. Piepho Serves Alamo, Blackhawk, Brentwood, Byron, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Dougherty Valley, Knightsen, San Ramon, Tassajara, and Walnut Creek (part)
Supervisor, District 4: Karen Mitchoff Serves Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Centre (Pleasant Hill BART/Walden), Walnut Creek (part).
Supervisor, District 5: Federal D. Glover Serves Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Oakley, and Pittsburg

Other Elected Officials Contact information for the Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Clerk-Recorder, District Attorney, Sheriff-Coroner, and Treasurer-Tax Collector.
 

CalWIN, Medi-Cal, Public Assistance, CalFresh, EBT, Foodstamps

Benefits - CalWIN  Check benefit eligibility / Apply for benefits, Cash aid for families with children, CMSP (County Medical Services Program), Food Assistance - CalFresh (Food Stamps), Medi-Cal, etc.
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)  ... required method for recipients of Food Stamps, CalWORKs, Refugee, and General Assistance to receive benefits. It does not change any existing eligibility rules. Instead of sending food stamps and checks in the mail, benefits will be put into a special EBT account for the recipient.
211 - Contra Costa County  - Call this toll-free three-digit phone number for information about local health, legal and social services. Calls are answered 24 hours per day, 365 days per year by trained information and referral specialists at the Contra Costa Crisis Center.

EHS Rights & Responsibilities Video
Save time at county offices during the process of obtaining benefits by viewing this 35 minute video at a time that works best for you.

EBT Project  If your card lost or stolen call 1-877-328-9677.

EASTBAY Works "specifically designed for job seekers, students, case managers, employers, training providers, workforce professionals, and others seeking benefits and services. The system provides fast access to a complete set of employment tools in one web site. Surveys have proven that users find it convenient and very useful"

Contra Costa County Community Services  (Child Care, Disabilities, LIHEAP, Head Start, etc.)

USEFUL LINKS

 

Treasurer & Tax Collector

Pay Property Taxes Online  Account Lookup

(925) 957-5280
(877) 957-5280

Tax Payments Information FAQ - Help With Taxes - Tax Collector

Annual Secured Property Taxes (PDF: General + penalty info.)

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For business property tax information call (925) 313-7600

571-L - Click here for e-file Business Property Statements

Contra Costa County Tax Collector's 2012 Public Auction  (click on Public Auction List - left menu)  


Tax Rates - Financial Reports

New property owners will usually receive an exemption application enclosed with their notice of supplemental assessment, approximately 90 to 120 days after the deed is recorded. If you acquired the property more than 120 days ago, and have not received an application, please call (925) 313-7481 for an application.

Treasurer - Tax Collector's Annual Publication of Property Tax Default List 2011

Click here "For information about levies and assessments that appear on the Secured Property Tax Bill please refer to Special Tax Levies and Assessment Telephone Numbers."

 

Permits, Building, Property, Zoning, County Codes

Applicaton and Permit Center  Building Inspection (BI), Community Development (CDD), Environmental Health (EHSD), Public Works (PW)

Search for Building Permits and Planning Applications   Research property and parcel information. Search building permit applications for status and inspection history. Search planning applications for status and history.


Search for Building Permits

Permit Center:  (925) 674-7200

Permits - Frequently Asked Questions

Permits by Department A listing of the types of permits available and the issuing department(s) to contact for more information.

Building Inspection Building Permit and Inspection services; Code Enforcement; Permit By Fax Application for Plumbing, Electrical, Re-roof; Permit By Fax Application for HVAC; Plan Check and Engineering services; Records Research Requests

General Information and Scheduling Inspections

Zoning - contact Building Inspection office near you

Code Enforcement Complaint formPh: (877) 646-8314

Contra Costa County Code General Provisions,  Administration, Personnel,  Health & Safety, General Welfare and Business, Revenue and Finance, Building Regulations, Zoning, Subdivisions*, Public Works and Flood Control

Environmental Health (Food Facilities, Pools, Waste Facilities)

 

Animal Services

Pet Licensing Lost and Found Pets Animal Adoptions
Spay / Neuter Clinic Microchipping Dog Obedience Classes  (5 week @ Martinez Shelter)

Emergencies - Animal Control

Martinez Shelter: 925-335-8300
Pinole Shelter: 510-374-3966

Closed: Sunday & Monday

Contact Sheriff's dispatch for Animal Control: 925-646-2441
email: asdweb@asd.cccounty.us

To report Animal Control non-emergencies / complaints online, use this form

Keep Me Wild  (CA Dept. Fish & Game) The Keep Me Wild campaign was launched by the California Department of Fish and Game in 2003 to address the growing conflicts between black bears and people. Today the campaign provides tips for keeping deer, coyotes, mountain lions and wild turkeys away from your home, and advice on what to do if you encounter one of these wild animals.

 

Custody Services Bureau - Inmates - Records Unit

Someone in Custody? Call (925) 646-4496, 24 hours a day seven days per week

Records Unit - Sheriff's Dept.

Ph: (925) 335-1570

Inmate Privileges (mail, commissary, depositing money, visiting)
Inmate Mail
 

Sheriff, Crime Reports, District Attorney, Public Defender

 

Finances, Taxes, Policies, Documents, Environmental Impact Reports

Budget Documents
Debt Information Financial Policies
Sales Tax Information Document Center
California City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates

Environmental Impact Reports Searching the Library catalog using the keywords environmental impact report may help you locate local, state & federal EIR's in hardcopy or online.

Contra Costa County Document Center Open the Conservation & Development folder and click on EIRs and Negative Declarations (PDF format)

 

Search the County Site!

only search Contra Costa County Website
 

Assessor, Property Assessment & Ownership

County Assessor   (925) 313-7400 

View Your Taxbill Maps and Property Information
Frequently Asked Questions  Official Forms 2012-2013 Request for Property Value (Prop 8)


Assessment Appeals   (925) 335-1920 "Assessment Appeals is separate from the Assessor's Office and was established to decide disputes between property owners and the Assessor's Office."

 

Property Lookup - GIS Map

Contra Costa County GIS Map - CCMAP  "zoning, aerial photos, property information, flood plain and jurisdictional information."
 

Birth, Marriage, Death Certificate, Official Records


Contact Clerk's Office   (925) 335-7900 - Recorder 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, including the noon hour. Clerks/ Copy Section - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, including the noon hour.

Please note that the Clerk-Recorder's office does not handle divorce documents.

For Divorce Records please call Contra Costa County Superior Court: 925-646-2967

You can also contact Family Law Clerk (925) 957-7866 or Court Records Clerk (925) 957-5768 for more information.
 

Recorded Documents, Liens, Deeds, etc.

Click here to obtain a copy of a recorded document online 

How to obtain copies of recorded documents?   (Contra Costa Clerk)

Contact - Contra Costa Clerk
(925) 335-7900
Research filed liens and releases

Deeds - Sacramento County Public Law Library (includes grant and quitclaim deed forms)

 

Traffic Citations

Traffic Citation Payments
Traffic Court Contra Costa County Traffic Schools
Traffic & Ticket Basics
Frequently Asked Questions 
Clerk's Offices - Traffic Court (see offices below)


Clerk's Offices - Traffic Court

  • Concord - (925) 646-5404
  • Walnut Creek - (925) 646-6572
  • Richmond - (510) 374- 3171
  • Pittsburg - (925) 427-8170

Traffic Amnesty Program

 

Foreclosure

County Foreclosures (Source: foreclosure.com) Foreclosure Prevention Assistance
California Foreclosure Laws (foreclosure.com) A Homeowner's Guide to Foreclosure in California  (CA Dept. of Real Estate)

Foreclosure Lists 

Foreclosure lists are also posted at the Martinez Courthouse.

The Antioch & Pleasant Hill libraries (Contra Costa County Library) receive foreclosure lists twice weekly in the Contra Costa News Register

Please contact Clerk Recorder's Office for Request for Notice of Default.

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