City Information

The Town of Discovery Bay

Zip Code: 94505

Population: 15,358

Median household income: $130,547

Discovery Bay Chamber Of Commerce

Call the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce: (925) 240-4144

Housing Information

Housing units: 6,063

Public School District K-12

Byron Union School District

Call the Bryon Union School District: (925) 809-7500

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City Information

City of Walnut Creek

Zip Codes: 94595, 94596, 94597, 94598

Population: 70,127

Median household income: $120,238

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce

Call the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce: (925) 934-2007

Housing Information

Housing units: 32,681

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 53.9%

Homeownership rate: 66.9%

Average persons per household: 2.18

Public School District K-12

Walnut Creek School District

Acalanes Union High School District

Call the Walnut Creek School District: (925) 944-6850

Call the Acalanes Union High School District: (925) 280-3900

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Planning & Zoning: (925) 256-3558
Business License: (925) 943-5821
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Finance Department: (925) 943-5840
Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925) 941-3300
Garbage – Central Contra Costa Waste Authority: (925) 603-1144
Housing Department: (925) 943-5899
Permit Department: (925) 943-5834
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 256-3558
Police Department: (925) 943-5844
Recycling – Central Contra Costa Waste Authority: (925) 603-1144
School District – Walnut Creek School District: (925) 944-6850

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Sign Location

Signs may be permitted in the public right-of-way only when adjacent to property lines in such a manner that does not interrupt the normal flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Signs are prohibited in the center divider and/or traffic islands of public streets.

# of Signs Allowed

Four off-site.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No requirements.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Signs may be displayed only on weekends, holidays, and broker tour days, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., during the period when the property is available for public showing. Signs shall be removed after each day of showing.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 256-3558

Municipal Code

10-8.108

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0827%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Union City

Zip Code: 94587

Population: 70,143

Median household income: $128,108

Union City Chamber of Commerce

Call the Union City Chamber of Commerce: (510) 952-9637

Housing Information

Housing units: 21,258

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 79.3%

Homeownership rate: 68.2%

Average persons per household: 3.52

Public School District K-12

New Haven Unified School District

Call the New Haven Unified School District: (510) 471-1100

10 Largest Employers

Fun Fact about Union City:

Union City is known for its abundance of arts and culture venues, pleasant weather, and for being in a very central location close to the major cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (510) 675-5313
Business License: (510) 675-5312
Cable and/or Phone: (844) 246-9494
Cable and/or Phone: (855) 369-6101
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 675-5319
Finance Department: (510) 471-3232
Fire Department: (510) 632-3473
Garbage: (510) 657-3500
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Housing Authority: (510) 675-5322
Permit Department: (510) 675-5360
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 675-5319
Sheriff Department: (510) 471-1365
Public Works: (510) 675-5305
Recycling: (510) 657-3500
Water: (510) 668-4200

Online Resources

Union City Website
Union City Chamber of Commerce: Here
New Haven Unified School District: Here
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda: Here
East Bay Rental Housing Association: Here
U.S. Census Bureau: UnionCityQuickFacts

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Sign Location

Signs are not allowed on sidewalks, street medians, public rights-of-way, public parks or other public property, or where they may interfere with vehicular or pedestrian sight distance. Signs may not be affixed to trees, utility poles, street signs or any public utility company or railroad property without the specific permission of the utility, railroad or public agency.

# of Signs Allowed

No more than three (3) such “open house” directional real estate signs (aggregate for one (1) or more sales) shall be located on a single property. Up to four (4) additional “open house” signs, which may also exhibit directional arrows and instructions, shall be allowed on other private properties with the owner’s permission.

Maximum Sign Height

“Sandwich board” or A-Frame size.

Maximum Sign Area

“Sandwich board” or A-Frame size.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No restrictions. Signs may not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Weekends, holidays, and established tour days. Signs shall not be displayed beyond the actual hours of the open house.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 675-5319

Municipal Code

18.30.040

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.2259%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of San Ramon

Zip Codes: 94582, 94583

Population: 84,605

Median household income: $189,185

San Ramon Chamber of Commerce

Call the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce: (925) 242-0600

Housing Information

Housing units: 26,222

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 74%

Homeownership rate: 70.9%

Average persons per household: 3.02

Public School District K-12

San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Call the San Ramon Valley Unified School District: (925) 552-5500

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (925) 973-2587
Business License: (925) 973-2510
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-2355
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 973-2609
Fire Department – San Ramon Valley Fire Protection: (925) 838-6600
Garbage – Waste Management: (925) 837-3356
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Contra Costa Housing Authority: (925) 957-8000
Permit Department: (925) 973-2574
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 973-2560
Police Department: (925) 973-2700
Public Works: (925) 973-2800
Recycling – Waste Management: (925) 837-3356
School District – San Ramon Valley Unified School District: (925) 552-5500
Sewer – Central Contra Costa Sanitary District: (925) 228-9500
Water – Dublin-San Ramon Services District: (925) 828-0515
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

One sign per direction at any intersection per real estate company regardless of the number of listings located in that direction. No more than a total of 8 off-site directional signs at major arterial/collector street intersections are permitted provided that motorist visibility is not obstructed. Signs on secondary or residential street intersections shall be limited to a maximum combined total of four directional signs provided motorist visibility is not obstructed. Signs are to be placed behind sidewalks and out of the public right-of-way. Signs on fences, utility poles or walls are not permitted.

# of Signs Allowed

One on-site.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Signs must be “A-Frame” style and designed to include the directional arrows. Stick signs are strictly prohibited.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Weekends; must be removed no later than sunset Sunday. Thursdays and Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for broker’s tour.

Contact Information

Building and Safety Services: (925) 973-2580

Municipal Code

D3-53

Residential Sign Permits

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0937%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of San Pablo

Zip Codes: 94803, 94805, 94806

Population: 32,127

Median household income: $53,198

Housing Information

Housing units: 9,571

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 58.3%

Homeownership rate: 45.8%

Average persons per household: 3.3

Public School District K-12

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Call the West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1195

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (510) 215-3030
Business License: (510) 215-3030
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (510) 835-3000
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 310-2355
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 215-3060
Finance Department: (510) 215-3020
Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925) 941-3300
Garbage – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-1600
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Contra Costa Housing Authority: (925) 957-8000
Permit Department: (510) 215-3030
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 215-3030
Police Department: (510) 215-3130
Public Works – Engineering Department: (510) 215-3060
Recycling – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-1600
School District – West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1100
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Signs shall not be displayed on any public property, any utility pole, fence, tree, or other vegetation or within any public right-of-way.

# of Signs Allowed

One open house sign for the purpose of directing prospective buyers to a single house or condominium that is for sale.

Maximum Sign Height

Five feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No Requirements.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Sign may be displayed only on the day of the open house.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 215-3030

Municipal Code

18.04.070

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

San Lorenzo

Zip Code: 94580

Population: 29,581

Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

Call the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce: 510.537.5300

Public School District K-12

San Lorenzo Unified School District

Call the San Lorenzo Unified School District: (510) 317-4600

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Sign Location

Two signs permitted per lot, six square feet maximum area per sign.

# of Signs Allowed

Two signs per lot.

Maximum Sign Height

No restrictions.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet maximum area per sign.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

It is unlawful to place an open house sign in the median. Signs may not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

No restrictions, however the Alameda County Planning Department recommends placing and removing open house signs the same day as the property is being held open.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 670-5400

Municipal Code

17.52.520

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1283%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of San Leandro

Zip Codes: 94577, 94578, 94579

Population: 91,008

Median household income: $95,072

San Leandro Chamber of Commerce

Call the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce: (510) 317-1400

Housing Information

Housing units: 32,419

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 68.9%

Homeownership rate: 56.5%

Average persons per household: 2.78

Public School District K-12

San Leandro Unified School District

San Lorenzo Unified School District

Call the San Leandro Unified School District: (510) 667-3500

Call the San Lorenzo Unified School District: (510) 317-4600

10 Largest Employers

Fun Fact:

San Leandro’s old name was the Cherry City. They have a significant annual cherry festival.

Government & Community Contact Information

Alameda County Industries (ACI): (510) 613-8710
Building Regulations Division: (510) 577-3405
Division of Building & Safety: (510) 577-3405
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Fire Department: (925) 833-3473
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Police Department: (510) 577-2740
Public Works Department: (510) 577-3440
Rent Review Board: (510) 577-6004
School District (San Leandro): (510) 667-3530
School District (San Lorenzo): (510) 317-4600
Waste Management: (510) 357-7282
Water: (510) 613-8710

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Sign Location

Must be installed on private property with permission of owner.

# of Signs Allowed

Five per property.

Maximum Sign Height

Five feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Five square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Agent or firm name. Signs may not be illuminated. Type of signs allowed are mobile, a-frame, and portable.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Any day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 577-3325

Zoning Code

4-1806 J4

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$6.00

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

$11.oo

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Richmond

Zip Codes: 94530, 94564, 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806, 94850

Population: 116,448

Median household income: $77,130

Richmond Chamber of Commerce

Call the Richmond Chamber of Commerce: (510) 234-3512

Housing Information

Housing units: 39,922

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 62.6%

Homeownership rate: 50.5%

Average persons per household: 2.87

Public School District K-12

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Call the West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1195

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (510) 620-6868
Business License – Finance Department. (Business License Unit): ( 510) 620-6742
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (510) 490-8445
Cable and/or Phone – SBC: (800) 310-2355
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (510) 620-6740
Fire Department: (510) 307-8031
Garbage – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-1640
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Richmond Housing Authority: (510) 621-1300
Permit Department: (510) 620-6868
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 620-6706
Police Department: (510) 233-1214
Public Works: (510) 231-3008
Recycling – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-7100
School District – West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1100
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Signs must not interfere with, obstruct, or misdirect traffic or pedestrian movement.

# of Signs Allowed

Six.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No restrictions.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Saturdays, Sundays and holiday between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 620-6706

Municipal Code

Municipal Code

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax*

(The new local transfer tax rate is based on a sliding scale)

For properties with a full value of $100 to $999,999 the rate is $7.00 per $1,000 – or 0.70%

For properties with a full value between $1,000,000 and $2,999,999 the rate is $12.50 per $1,000 – or 1.25%

For properties with a full value between $3,000,000 and $9,999,999 the rate is $25.00 per $1,000 – or 2.50%

For properties with a full value more than $10,000,000 the rate is $30 per $1,000 – or 3.00%.

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Pleasanton

Zip Code: 94588

Population: 79,871

Median household income: $156,063

Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce

Call the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce: (925) 846-5858

Housing Information

Housing units: 26,053

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 75.7%

Homeownership rate: 68.6%

Average persons per household: 2.82

Public School District K-12

Pleasanton Unified School District

Call the Pleasanton Unified School District: (925) 462-5500

10 Largest Employers

Fun Fact:

In the late 1800s to early 1900s, Pleasanton was known for its numerous bars and saloons.

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Department: (925) 931-5300
Building, permits and Inspections: (925) 931-5300
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Fire Department: (925) 454-2361
Garbage: (925) 846-2042
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Planning and Zoning Department: (925) 931-5600
Police Department: (925) 931-5100
Public Works: (925) 931-5650
School District: (925) 462-5500
Water: (925) 931-5425

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Sign Location

No signs shall be placed within median strip, center divider, roadway island, on public property, rights of way, public easements adjacent to streets, within five feet of a hydrant, fire call box or mail box. Signs are allowed on sidewalks as long as they do not obstruct pedestrian traffic.

# of Signs Allowed

A total of four signs per property: one on-site open house and three off-site open house signs.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

24”x18”

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No restrictions on sign text. No riders, tags, signs, streamers, balloons. Arrows may be part of main sign design. Must be A-frame signs, no stake signs are permitted. Improperly placed open house signs on public property may be removed without warning and imposed. Confiscated signs result in $12 per sign storage fee. Repeated violations may result in fines of $100/sign.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Monday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during Standard Time. Monday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 931-5600
Code enforcement: (925) 931-5620

Municipal Code

18.96.030I

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0873%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Pleasant Hill

Zip Code: 94523

Population: 34,613

Median household income: $118,947

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Call the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce: (925) 687-0700

Housing Information

Housing units: 14,321

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 68.5%

Homeownership rate: 59.9%

Average persons per household: 2.4

Public School District K-12

Mount Diablo Unified School District

Call the Mount Diablo Unified School District: (925) 682-8000

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Building Division: (925) 671-5200
Business License: (925) 671-5234
Cable and/or Phone – Astound: (800) 427-8686
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-2355
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 671-5231
Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925-941-3300
Garbage – Allied Waste: (925) 685-4711
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Contra Costa County Housing Services: (925) 219-3325
Permit Department – Planning Division: (925) 671-5209
Police Department: (925) 288-4600
Public Works – Engineering Division: (925) 671-5264
Public Works – Maintenance Division: (925) 671-4646
Recycling – Allied Waste: (925) 671-5806
School District – Mt. Diablo Unified School District: (925) 682-8000
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Only one open house sign is allowed per intersection regardless of the number of open houses in the direction indicated by the sign. No sign shall be located on a wall or fence, in the public right-of-way, on a utility pole, or on a public street, median strip, traffic island, public landscaped area, sidewalk or private property without permission of the owner.

# of Signs Allowed

Total of four signs per property. One on-site and up to three off-site open house signs.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No requirements.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Weekends and broker/agent tour days.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 671-5209

Municipal Code

18.60.020 R

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1363%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Pittsburg

Zip Codes: 94565

Population: 76,416

Median household income: $82,960

Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce

Call the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce: (925) 432-7301

Housing Information

Housing units: 21,126

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 80.9%

Homeownership rate: 59.8%

Average persons per household: 3.28

Public School District K-12

Pittsburg Unified School District

Call the Pittsburg Unified School District: (925) 473-2300

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Development Services/Building Division: (925) 252-4910
Business License – Finance Departmentartment: (925) 252-6969
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (925) 753-1100
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services – RES Environmental Services, Inc.(: 925) 432-1755
Finance Department: (925) 252-6969
Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925) 941-3300
Garbage – Pittsburg Disposal Service: (925) 432-6262
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Housing Authority: (925) 252-4830
Permit Department – Development Services/Building Division: (925) 252-4910
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 252-4920
Police Department: (925) 252-4980
Public Works: (925) 252-4004
Recycling – Mount Diablo Recycling: (925) 682-4518
School District – Pittsburg Unified School District: (925) 473-2300
School District – Antioch Unified School District: (925) 779-7500
School District – Mt. Diablo Unified School District: (925) 682-8000
Water – City of Pittsburg: (925) 252-4940

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Sign Location

Sign must be placed at a location no further from the property than the closest intersection of a major thoroughfare. Sign may not be placed in or on the street, center divider strip or traffic island, sidewalk, public sign post, traffic signal, utility pole, tree, shrub or rock.

# of Signs Allowed

N/A

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Limited to the name of the developer, real estate broker, the seller, renter, or lessor, an address and telephone number and whether the property is for sale, rent, or lease.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Weekend period from noon Friday through noon Monday, during holidays, and during special showings approved by the planning director.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 252-4920

Municipal Code

19.12.050

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1934%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Pinole

Zip Code: 94564

Population: 19,022

Median household income: $100,315

Bay Front Chamber of Commerce

Call the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce: (510) 741-7945

Housing Information

Housing units: 7,158

Percentage of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 81%

Homeownership rate: 75.3%

Average persons per household: 2.81

Public School District K-12

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Call the West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1195

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (510) 724-8912
Business License – Administrative Offices: (510) 724-9000
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Cable and/or Phone – SBC: (800) 310-2355
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (510) 724-9009
Fire Department: (510) 724-8970
Garbage – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-1600
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Martinez Housing Authority: (925) 372-7400
Permit Department: (510) 724-8912
Planning/Zoning Department: (510 724-8912
Police Department: (510) 233-1214
Public Works: (510) 724-9010
Recycling – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-1600
School District – West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1100
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Signs are prohibited from being placed on the public right of way or affixed to an element of structure on the public right of way, or located on a publicly owned tree, fence, or utility pole or otherwise posted on public property.

# of Signs Allowed

A maximum of four signs.

Maximum Sign Height

N/A

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No requirements.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Signs may be posted for no more than twenty-four (24) hours.

Contact Information

Planning: (510) 724-8912

Municipal Code

17.52.040

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.3094%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Piedmont

Zip Code: 94610

Population: 11,270

Median household income: $224,659

Housing Information

Housing units: 3,924

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 95.8%

Homeownership rate: 91.3%

Average persons per household: 2.92

Public School District K-12

Piedmont Unified School District

Call the Piedmont Unified School District: (510) 594-2600

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (510) 420-3050
Business License: (510) 420-3040
Cable and/or Phone: (844) 246-9494
Cable and/or Phone: (855) 369-6101
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (510) 420-3045
Fire Department: (510) 420-3030
Garbage: (800) 320-8077
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Permit Department: (510) 420-3062
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 420-3050
Sheriff Department: (510) 420-3000
Public Works: (510) 420-3050
Recycling: (800) 320-8077
Water: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Street yard of a residential parcel, but not in the public right of way. A minimum passageway width of forty-eight inches must be maintained along the sidewalk in front of such sidewalk display sign.

# of Signs Allowed

Maximum of two.

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No illumination.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Sign may not be placed outside during non-business hours.

Contact Information

Department of Public Works: (510) 420-3050

Municipal Code

17.36

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$13.00

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0971%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Orinda

Zip Code: 94563

Population: 19,514

Median household income: $223,217

Orinda Chamber of Commerce

Call the Orinda Chamber of Commerce: (925) 254-3909

Housing Information

Housing units: 6,804

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 96.3%

Homeownership rate: 90.5%

Average persons per household: 2.75

Public School District K-12

Orinda Union School District

Acalanes Union High District

Call the Orinda Union School District: (925) 254-4901

Call the Acalanes Union High School District: (925) 280-3900

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Lamorinda Building Inspection Office: (925) 299-0263
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (888) 861-2533
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (925) 349-3300
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 253-4224
Fire Department – Moraga-Orinda Fire District: (925) 258-4599
Garbage – Allied Waste: (925) 685-4716
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Permit Department – Lamorinda Building Inspection Office: (925) 299-0263
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 253-4210
Police Department: (925) 254-6820
Public Works: (925) 253-4231
School District – Orinda Union School District: (925) 254-4901
School District – Acalanes Union High School District: (925) 935-2800
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Signs may not be secured to City-owned infrastructure, including streetlights, trees, pavement, fences, mechanical equipment, utility poles or street furniture. Signs may not be located in a City-maintained landscape area.

# of Signs Allowed

No restrictions.

Maximum Sign Height

Six feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Three square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Signs my not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

May displayed up to 12 hours only when the property is available for viewing.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 253-4210

Municipal Code

17.18

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0200%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Oakley

Zip Code: 94561

Population: 43,357

Median household income: $104,893

Oakley Chamber of Commerce

Call the Oakley Chamber of Commerce: (925) 625-1035

Housing Information

Housing units: 11,484

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 94.7%

Homeownership rate: 73.6%

Average persons per household: 3.37

Public School District K-12

Oakley Union Elementary School District

Call the Oakley Union Elementary School District: (925) 625-0700

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (925) 625-7032
Business License – Finance Department: (925) 625-7010
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 934-6489
Cable and/or Phone – SBC/Pacific Bell: (800) 310-2355
Community Preservations – Community Development: (925) 625-7036
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 625-7010
Fire Department – East Contra Costa Fire Protection District: (925) 634-3400
Garbage – Oakley Disposal Service: (925) 682-9113
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Contra Costa County Housing Services: (510) 250-5270
Permit Department – Building Division: (925) 625-7005
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 625-7000
Police Department: (925) 625-8060
Public Works: (925) 625-7037
Recycling – Oakley Disposal Service: (925) 757-7660
School District – Oakley Union Elementary School District: (925) 625-0700
School District – Liberty Union High School District: (925) 634-2166
School District – Antioch Unified School District: (925) 706-4100
Water – Diablo Water District: (925) 625-3798

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Sign Location

Signs permitted in public right-of-way only when adjacent to property lines in such a manner that does not interfere with ADA accessibility or interrupt flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic. No signs may be placed in center divider, traffic islands of public streets, or landscaped areas adjacent to the sidewalk.

# of Signs Allowed

No Restrictions.

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Three square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Mylar or helium-filled balloons are prohibited.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Signs may be displayed only during the period when property is available for public showing.

Contact Information

Public Works and Engineering Department: (510) 253-4231

Municipal Code

9.5.112 (11)

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1133%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Oakland

Zip Codes: 94577, 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94608, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94615, 94617, 94618, 94619, 94621

Population: 464,821

Median household income: $76,114

Oakland Chamber of Commerce

Call the Oakland Chamber of Commerce: (510) 874-4800

Housing Information

Housing units: 169,710

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 48.1%

Homeownership rate: 41%

Average persons per household: 2.5

Public School District K-12

Oakland Unified School District

Call the Oakland Unified School District: (510) 879-8000

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (510) 238-3444
Business License: (510) 238-3704
Cable and/or Phone: (844) 246-9494
Cable and/or Phone: (855) 369-6101
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 238-3686
Finance Department: (510) 238-2220
Fire Department: (510) 238-3856
Garbage: (510) 613-8710
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Housing Division: (510) 238-6182
Permit Department: (510) 238-3443
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 615-5566
Sheriff Department: (510) 777-3333
Public Works: (510) 238-3961
Recycling: (510) 613-8710
Water: (866) 403-2683

Online Resources

City of Oakland
Oakland Chamber of Commerce: here
Oakland Unified School District: here
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda: here
East Bay Rental Housing Association: here
U.S. Census Bureau: OaklandQuickFacts

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Sign Location

Signs shall be located on the same lot as the facilities advertised thereon.

# of Signs Allowed

N/A

Maximum Sign Height

N/A

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

All signs shall be nonmoving. Illumination, if any, of all such Signs shall be indirect and non-flashing. Such Signs shall not, except when attached to a building, include any pennants, streamers, propellers, or similar devices.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Signs shall be removed within seven (7) days after occupancy, or change of occupancy, of the facilities.

Contact Information

Planning and Zoning Office: (510) 238-3911 (press 2)

Municipal Code

17.104

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax*

(The new local transfer tax rate is based on a sliding scale.)

For properties with a full value of $300,000 or less the rate is $10.00 per $1,000 – or 1.00%.

For properties with a full value between $300,000 and $2,000,000 the rate is $15 per $1,000 – or 1.50%.

For properties with a full value between $2,000,001 and $5,000,000 the rate is $17.50 per $1,000 – or 1.75%.

For properties with a full value more than $5,000,000 the rate is $25 per $1,000 – or 2.50%

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

Town Information

Town of Moraga

Zip Code: 94556

Population: 16,870

Median household income: $140,378

Moraga Chamber of Commerce

Call the Moraga Chamber of Commerce: (925) 323-6524

Housing Information

Housing units: 5,754

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 83.1%

Homeownership rate: 84.5%

Average persons per household: 2.51

Public School District K-12

Moraga School District

Acalanes Union High District

Call the Moraga School District: (925) 376-5943

Call the Acalanes Union High School District: (925) 280-3900

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Planning Department: (925) 888-7040
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-2355
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 888-7031
Fire Department – Moraga-Orinda Fire District: (925) 258-4599
Garbage – Allied Waste: (925) 685-4711
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Permit Department – Planning Department: (925) 888-7040
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 888-7040
Police Department: (925) 376-2515
Public Works: (925) 888-7026
Recycling – Planning Department: (925) 888-7040
School District – Moraga School District: (925) 376-5943
School District – Acalanes Union High School District: (925) 280-3900
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Off-site open house signs may be placed only at intersections in residential land use districts. No sign may be located further from the property than the closest main thoroughfare intersection. Major thoroughfares are St. Mary’s Road, Canyon Road, Moraga Way, Moraga Road, Rheem Boulevard, Camino Pablo, and Bollinger Canyon Road.

# of Signs Allowed

One on-site.

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

None.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

The sign may be displayed only during the days and hours that the property is open for inspection.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 888-7040

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0874%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Martinez

Zip Code: 94553

Population: 37,287

Median household income: $107,328

Martinez Chamber of Commerce

Call the Martinez Chamber of Commerce: (925) 228-2345

Housing Information

Housing units: 14,976

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 79.4%

Homeownership rate: 67.6%

Average persons per household: 2.53

Public School District K-12

Martinez Unified School District

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Call the Martinez Unified School District: (925) 335-5800

Call the Mt. Diablo Unified School District: (925) 682-8000

10 Largest Employers

Fun Facts:

• Martinez is the birthplace of Joe DiMaggio (aka, Joltin’ Joe), one of the greatest baseball players of all time who played for the New York Yankees
• Naturalist and writer, John Muir lived in Martinez for the last 14 years of his life. His mansion is now a historic site.
• Martinez is home to the largest bocce federation in the US with some 2,400 members.

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (888) 602-0239
Business License: (925) 372-3568
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-2355
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Community Preservations – Code Enforcement: (925) 372-3532
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 372-3579
Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925) 941-3300
Garbage – Allied Waste: (925) 685-4711
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Planning Department: (925) 372-3534
Permit Department – Building Official: (925) 372-3550
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 372-3515
Police Department: (925) 372-3440
Recycling – Solid Waste and Recycling: (925) 372-3531
Rent Stabilization – Contra Costa Housing Authority: (925) 957-8035
School District – Martinez Unified School District: (925) 335-5800
Water – City Of Martinez: (925) 372-3575

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Sign Location

Open house signs – no official ordinance on record therefore, exercise good judgment in placement of signs to ensure public safety of vehicles and pedestrians. If placing on private property that is not for sale, it is advised that you seek the owner’s written approval before placing any sign on their property.

# of Signs Allowed

N/A

Maximum Sign Height

N/A

Maximum Sign Area

N/A

Sign Text & Other Requirements

N/A

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

N/A

Contact Information

Code Enforcement: (925) 372-3598

Municipal Code

No official ordinance on record for open house signs.

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1210%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Livermore

Zip Codes: 94550, 94551

Population: 87,955

Median household income: $138,225

Livermore Chamber of Commerce

Call Livermore Chamber of Commerce: (925) 447-1606

Housing Information

Housing units: 30,342

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 80.8%

Homeownership rate: 70%

Average persons per household: 2.8

Public School District K-12

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

Call Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District: (925) 606-3200

10 Largest Employers

Fun Fact

• The world’s longest burning light bulb that has been on since 1901 is at Livermore’s Fire Station #6. It is known as Livermore Centennial Light Bulb.
• Livermore has the world’s fastest rodeo that traces back to 1918.

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (925) 960-4410
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 960-4300
Fire Department: (925) 454-2361
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Planning Department: (925) 960-4450
Police Department: (925) 371-4900
School District: (925) 606-3200
Water: (925) 960-8100

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SIGN LOCATION

No signs are permitted on public property or in the “Designated Public Right-of-Way” including sidewalks or street medians.  “Designated Public Right-of Way” is the area within ten feet of the curb face.

# OF SIGNS ALLOWED

No limit on the number of signs permitted.

MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT

Four feet.

MAXIMUM SIGN AREA

Four square feet.

SIGN TEXT & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Any sign placed in the public right-of-way or public property in violation of City of Livermore sign regulations are subject to confiscation, removal, and possible destruction by the City of Livermore Neighborhood Preservation staff.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Neighborhood Preservation (925) 960-4444

MUNICIPAL CODE

4.06.060

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0971%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Lafayette

Zip Code: 94549

Population: 25,391

Median household income: $178,889

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

Call the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce: (925) 284-7404

Housing Information

Housing units: 9,651

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 82.8%

Homeownership rate: 75.4%

Average persons per household: 2.64

Public School District K-12

Lafayette School District

Acalanes Union High District

Call the Lafayette School District: (925) 927-3500

Call the Acalanes Union High School District: (925) 280-3900

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Contra Costa Building Inspection: (925) 646-4108
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 228-2020
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services – Environmental Task Force: (925) 299-3219
Finance Department: (925) 299-3227
Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925) 941-3300
Garbage – Allied Waste: (925) 603-1144
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Planning & Building Department: (925) 299-3206
Permit Department – Lafayette Planning Services Division: (925) 284-1976
Planning/Zoning Department – Lafayette Planning Services Division: (925) 284-1976
Police Department: (925) 283-3680
Public Works: (925) 934-3908
Recycling – Valley Waste Management: (925) 906-1801
School District – Lafayette School District: (925) 927-3500
School District – Acalanes Union High School District: (925) 280-3900
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

For each property there may be only one sign per intersection and no sign may be located farther from the property than the closest main thoroughfare intersection. No signs are permitted on public property or to be placed in the street or median areas. May be placed on sidewalks as long as 4 and a half feet remains clear.

# of Signs Allowed

One sign per intersection.

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

A temporary residential realty sign may not be internally or externally illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Only on the day and during the hours that the property is available for public showing. The sign must be removed after each day of showing.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 284-1976

Municipal Code

6-2568

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0944%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Hercules

Zip Codes: 94547

Population: 25,086

Median household income: $113,194

Bay Front Chamber of Commerce

Call the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce: (510) 741-7945

Housing Information

Housing units: 8,553

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 80.7%

Homeownership rate: 76.5%

Average persons per household: 2.97

Public School District K-12

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Call the West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1195

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Department: (510) 799-8240
Business License – Planning Department: (510) 799-8251
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-2355
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (888) 266-2278
Cable and/or Phone – DirecTV: (888) 777-2454
Cable and/or Phone – Vonage: (800) 705-7092
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 799-8241
Finance Department: (510) 799-8200
Fire Department – Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection: (510) 799-4561
Garbage – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-7100
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Permit Department: (510) 799-8240
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 799-8251
Police Department – Hercules Police Department: (510) 799-8260
Public Works: (510) 799-8241
Recycling – Richmond Sanitary Service: (510) 262-7100
School District – West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1100
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Allowed only for residential real estate located within the City of Hercules. Signs should no be placed where motorist visibility is obstructed and are prohibited in the center divider, any landscaped center-median, and/or traffic islands of public streets, bicycle paths or public walking trails. Signs may be placed on private property only after first obtaining permission from the property owner.

# of Signs Allowed

Limited to a maximum total of 5 temporary double-sided off-site residential real estate signs per property provided motorist visibility is not obstructed and no more than 4 double-sided signs for different properties shall be at a single intersection.

Maximum Sign Height

Thirty inches.

Maximum Sign Area

Six and one quarter square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No balloons or attachments are permitted on the A-frame real estate open house signs.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Signs may be displayed sunrise to sunset on the day of the open house or on broker’s touring day(s).

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 245-6531

Municipal Code

13-34.500

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.3094%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Hayward

Zip Codes: 94522, 94540, 94541, 94542, 94543, 94544, 94545, 94546, 94547

Population: 162,954

Median household income: $96,886

Hayward Chamber of Commerce

Call the Hayward Chamber of Commerce: (510) 537-2424

Housing Information

Housing units: 48,296

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 75%

Homeownership rate: 53.5%

Average persons per household: 3.24

Public School District K-12

Hayward Unified School District

Call the Hayward Unified School District: (510) 784-2600

10 Largest Employers

Fun Facts

• Sugar Bowl Bakery in Hayward invented the Brownie Bite.
• Anabelle Candy Company, in business for more than 70 years, invented the famous Rocky Road® bar.
• The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District has 3 Victorian Mansions.
• Hayward has a $70 million downtown library.

Government & Community Contact Information

Business & Tax License: (510) 583-4600
City Attorney’s Office: (510) 583-4450
Earthquake & Flood Zone Information: (510) 583-4200
Fire Department: (510) 583-4900
Garbage: (510) 430-8509
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Planning Department: (510) 583-4200
Police Department: (510) 293-7000
Recycling: (510) 537-5500
Rental Inspection Program: (510) 583-4140
School District: (510) 784-2600
Water: (510) 583-4600
Wildan Financial: (800) 755-6864

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Sign Location

Signs may be placed on sidewalks as long as four feet remains clear. No signs are allowed in the street or center median, publicly maintained landscaped area, parks, bus stop zone, or where they may interfere with vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians or visibility of traffic or traffic signs.

# of Signs Allowed

Four directional signs and one on-site sign per open house. A total of four signs are permitted per intersection, one sign per corner.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Name and phone number of the broker, agent or owner/seller must on the sign. Sign must be A-frame style. Signs shall not be illuminated. Signs shall not include balloons, streamers, ribbons, pennants, or other similar devices designed to move in the wind.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Weekends, federal holidays, and one designated tour-day each week from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 583-4200

Municipal Code

Municipal Code

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Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax*

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$8.50

per each thousand

* A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Emeryville

Zip Codes: 94608, 94662

Population:12,905

Median household income: $102,725

Housing Information

Housing units: 6,646

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 12.3%

Homeownership rate: 37%

Average persons per household: 1.76

Public School District K-12

Emeryville Unified School District

Call the Oakland Unified School District: (510) 601-4000

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Fire Department: (510) 596-3759
Garbage: (510) 613-8710
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Planning Department: (510) 596-4361
Police Department: (510) 596-3700
School District: (510) 601-4000
Water: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Signs may only be displayed on private property. No person shall construct, erect, alter, locate, or relocate a sign on a sidewalk without first obtaining a sign permit. Signs shall only be placed on sidewalks and allow for a minimum of four feet clear path of travel. In no event shall signs be permitted or displayed on any other public property. Signs may not be placed in the roadway or in or on any median in the roadway.

# of Signs Allowed

No more than one (1) sign is permitted per individual establishment. No more than four (4) signs may be displayed at any one (1) corner of any major commercial thoroughfare.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Signs shall not be illuminated. Signs shall not have balloons, pennants, flags, or streamers attached.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Signs may be displayed only from the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. daily. Signs shall be removed during non-display hours.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 596-4307

Municipal Code

9-5.1605

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Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of assessed value)

$12.00

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1146%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

Contra Costa County- El Sobrante

Zip Codes: 94803

Population: 15,524

Median household income: $86,626

El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce

Call the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce: (510) 815-9307

Public School District K-12

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Call the West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1195

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.3094%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of El Cerrito

Zip Code: 94530

Population: 25,962

Median household income: $108,298

El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce

Housing Information

Housing units: 10,716

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 74.2%

Homeownership rate: 60.8%

Average persons per household: 2.35

Public School District K-12

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Call the West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1195

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (510) 215-4350
Business License: (510) 215-4315
Community Preservations – Community Development: (510) 215-4339
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services – Public Works: (510) 215-4382
Finance Department: (510) 215-4323
Fire Department: (510) 215-4450
Garbage – East Bay Sanitary Company: (510) 237-4321
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Affordable Housing: (510) 215-4360
Permit Department – Building Permits: (510) 215-4360
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 215-4330
Police Department: (510) 215-4400
Public Works: (510) 215-4382
Recycling: (510) 215-4350
Rent Stabilization – Housing Program: (510) 215-4358
School District – West Contra Costa Unified School District: (510) 231-1100
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Must be placed as not to cause a hazard for pedestrians or vehicles. Signs are not permitted in the public right-of-way.

# of Signs Allowed

No more than four such signs are permitted to be located in the front yard or street-facing side yard of any residential property, whether single-family, two-family, or multi-family.

Maximum Sign Height

Five feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Signs my not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Sign must be removed 48 hours after posting.

Contact Information

N/A

Municipal Code

19.27.070

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax*

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$12.00

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Dublin

Zip Code: 94568

Population: 72,589

Median household income: $150,299

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Call Dublin of Chamber of Commerce: (925) 828-6200

Housing Information

Housing units: 18,817

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 62.8%

Homeownership rate: 63.7%

Average persons per household: 2.87

Public School District K-12

Dublin Unified School District

Call Dublin Unified School District: (925) 828-2251

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (925) 833-6620
Business License: (925) 833-6620
Cable and/or Phone: (844) 246-9494
Cable and/or Phone: (855) 369-6101
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (925) 833-6630
Finance Department: (925) 833-6640
Fire Department: (925) 833-3473
Garbage: (925) 479-9545
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Housing Division: (925) 833-6610
Permit Department: (925) 833-6620
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 833-6610
Sheriff Department: (925) 833-6670
Public Works: (925) 833-6630
Recycling: (925) 479-9545
School District: (925) 828-2551
Water: (925) 828-0515

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Sign Location

Signs are allowed on sidewalk and landscaping strip between sidewalk and street but cannot disrupt vehicular flow, views, ingress or egress, or restrict sidewalk to less than 32”. Signs may not be placed in the center divider or traffic islands and within a 5 foot radius of a call box, fire hydrant or mail box. Signs allowed in R-1, R-2 and RM zones only.

# of Signs Allowed

Four per property, eight per intersection and one per property per intersection.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No tags, riders, streamers, balloons or other attachments. City may charge for removing illegal signs. Signage is not to be adhered to or attached to any public sign post, traffic signal or utility pole. Authorization of affected private property owner shall be secured prior to placement of signs on private property.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays and one agent tour day each week from 10:00 a.m. to sunset.

Contact Information

Planning: (925) 833-6610

Municipal Code

8.84.140 J

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Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1401%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

Town Information

Town of Danville

Zip Codes: 94506, 94526

Population: 43,582

Median household income: $160,808

Danville Chamber of Commerce

Call the Danville Chamber of Commerce: (925) 837-4400

Housing Information

Housing units: 15,934

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 93.6%

Homeownership rate: 84.2%

Average persons per household: 2.73

Public School District K-12

San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Call the San Ramon Valley Unified School District: (925) 552-5500

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Inspection Request Line: (925) 314-3333
Business License: (925) 314-3326
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-3356
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 266-2278
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 314-3320
Fire Department – San Ramon Valley Fire Protection: (925) 838-6640
Garbage – Central Contra Costa Waste Authority: (925) 603-1144
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center: (925) 373-3130
Permit Department: (925) 314-3330
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 314-3310
Police Department – Danville Police Department: (925) 314-3700
Public Works – Engineering Department: (925) 314-3310
Recycling – Green Building: (888) 404-7336
Rent Stabilization – Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center: (925) 373-3130
School District – San Ramon Valley Unified School District: (925) 552-5500
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Each real estate company may place only one sign per direction at any one intersection. Signs are permitted on major arterial/collector intersections with a maximum of eight signs per intersection at any one time. Signs are permitted on secondary streets with a maximum of four signs per intersection at any one time. No signs shall be allowed on fences, utility poles, sidewalks, median strips, traffic islands, or within a travel way of a street. Signs may not encroach into the pedestrian walkway or obstruct the line of sight of a motorist.

# of Signs Allowed

Number of off-site signs are limited to the number of allowable signs at intersections.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Sign “riders” are not allowed to be placed on any off-site real estate – open house/directional – residential signs.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

One weekday for Agent Tour Day, plus Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between 10:00 a.m. and sunset.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (925) 314-3310

Municipal Code

32-98.16 b

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0937%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Concord

Zip Codes: 94518, 94519, 94520, 94521, 94523

Population: 125,410

Median household income: $102,477

Concord Chamber of Commerce

Call the Concord Chamber of Commerce: (925) 685-1181

Housing Information

Housing units: 47,125

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 67.9%

Homeownership rate: 61.2%

Average persons per household: 2.7

Public School District K-12

Contra Costa County Office of Education

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Call the Contra Costa County Office of Education: (925) 942-3388

Call the Mt. Diablo Unified School District: (925) 682-8000

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections – Permit Center: (925) 671-3454
Business License: (925) 671-3307
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-2355
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Community Preservations – Code Enforcement: (925) 671-3075
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services – Planning Division: (925) 671-3332
Finance Department: (925) 671-3178
Garbage – Concord Disposal Service: (925) 682-9113
Gas – PG&E(: 800) 743-5000
Housing Department – Economic Development: (925) 671-3370
Permit Department: (925) 671-3454
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 671-3152
Police Department – Concord Police Department: (925) 671-3220
Public Works: (925) 671-3448
Recycling – Concord Disposal Service: (925) 692-2229
Rent Stabilization: (925) 671-3331
School District – Mt. Diablo Unified School District: (925) 682-8000
Water – Contra Costa Water District: (925) 688-8044

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Sign Location

Signs may not be placed in public right of way.

# of Signs Allowed

One on-site. Maximum one open house directional sign per intersection.

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Name and phone number of agent and/or agency. The sign shall not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Signs may not be left standing overnight.

Contact Information

Planning Division: (925) 671-3152

Municipal Code

18.180.070 (d)

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1125%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Clayton

Zip Code: 94513, 94517

Population: 11,070

Median household income: $157,768

Housing Information

Housing units: 4,086

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 93.6%

Homeownership rate: 88.5%

Average persons per household: 2.82

Public School District K-12

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Call the Liberty Union High School District: (925) 682-8000

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (925) 646-2300
Business License: (925) 673-7310
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 310-2355
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 673-7309
Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925) 941-3300
Garbage – Allied Waste: (925) 685-4711
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department: (925) 673-7340
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 673-7340
Police Department – Clayton Police Department: (925) 673-7350
Recycling – Central Contra Costa Sanitary District: (925) 228-9500
School District – Mt. Diablo Unified School District: (925) 682-8000
Water – Contra Costa Water District: (925) 688-8044

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Sign Location

Only one off-site sign per open house allowed at any intersection.The signs shall not be displayed in a public right-of-way nor shall they obstruct a pedestrian walkway, except signs shall be allowed behind the sidewalk or behind the curb if there is no sidewalk. No signs shall be displayed on private property without the consent of the property owner.

# of Signs Allowed

One on-site. Up to six off-site.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Two square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Name and phone number of agent and/or agency. No balloons, flags, pennants allowed.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Up to one hour before and one hour after.

Contact Information

Engineering Department: (925) 969-8181

Municipal Code

15.08.040

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1125%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

Castro Valley Information

Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

Zip Codes: 94546

Population: 66,441

Median household income: $108,488

Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

Call the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce: 510.537.5300

HOUSING INFORMATION

Housing units:

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes:

Homeownership rate:

Average persons per household:

Public School District K-12

Castro Valley Unified School District

Call the Castro Valley Unified School District: 510.537.3000

Largest Employers

Fun Fact

Castro Valley used to be a Chicken Farm Community. Motto: We’re crowing because we’re growing!

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (510) 670-5440
Business License: (510) 670-6400
Cable and/or Phone: (844) 246-9494
Cable and/or Phone: (855) 369-6101
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 537-0757
Finance Department: (510) 670-6400
Fire Department: (510) 670-5853
Garbage: (510) 613-8710
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Housing Authority: (510) 538-8876
Permit Department: (510) 670-5440
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 670-5400
Sheriff Department: (510) 667-7721
Public Works: (510) 670-5480
Recycling: (510) 613-8710
School District: (510) 644-6348
Water: (866) 403-2683

Online Resources

Castro Valley Resource Website: CityTownInfo/CastroValley
County of Alameda: Here
County of Alameda Codes and Ordinances: Here
Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce: Here
Castro Valley Unified School District: Here
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda: Here
East Bay Rental Housing Association: Here
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/alamedacitycalifornia/PST045216
U.S. Census Bureau: CastroValleyQuickFacts

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Sign Location

Two signs permitted per lot, six square feet maximum area per sign.

# of Signs Allowed

Two signs per lot.

Maximum Sign Height

No restrictions.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

It is unlawful to place an open house sign in the median. Signs may not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

No restrictions, however the Alameda County Planning Department recommends placing and removing open house signs the same day as the property is being held open.

Contact Information

Planning: (510) 670-5400

Municipal Code

17.52.520

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1054%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Brentwood

Zip Code: 94513

Population: 64,292

Median household income: $108,994

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

Call the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce: (925) 634-3344

Housing Information

Housing units: 16,266

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 93%

Homeownership rate: 74.9%

Average persons per household: 3.12

Public School District K-12

Brentwood Union School District
Liberty Union High School District

Call the Brentwood Union School District: (925) 513-6300
Call the Liberty Union High School District: (925) 634-2166

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (925) 809-7930
Business License: (925) 516-5480
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Community Preservations: (925) 516-5195
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (925) 516-5460
Fire Department – East Diablo Fire: (925) 634-3400
Garbage – Brentwood Garbage: (925) 516-5415
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department: (925) 516-5405
Permit Department: (925) 516-5405
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 516-5405
Police Department – Brentwood Police Department: (925) 634-6911
Public Works: (925) 516-6000
Recycling – Public Works: (925) 516-6000
Rent Stabilization – Code Enforcement: (925) 516-5405
School District – Brentwood Union School District: (925) 513-6300
Water – Brentwood Water: (925) 516-5415

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Sign Location

Signs may be mounted in the public right-of-way in locations where they will not interfere with normal pedestrian or vehicle traffic, and must not block the visibility triangle. Signs may not be placed in the street median (middle of the street) or on any light standard or pole, and cannot block the view of other signs.

# of Signs Allowed

The maximum number of signs allowed per project is three.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Three square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Name and phone number of agent and/or agency.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Weekends and legal holidays only and must be removed at the conclusion of the event.

Contact Information

Code Enforcement: (925) 516-5405

Municipal Code

17.640.006

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Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0520%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Berkeley

Zip Codes: 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94706, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710, 94720

Population: 124,321

Median household income: $95,360

Berkeley Chamber of Commerce

Call the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce: (510) 549-7000

Housing Information

Housing units: 49,671

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 46.9%

Homeownership rate: 42.7%

Average persons per household: 2.29

Public School District K-12

Berkeley Unified School District

Call the Berkeley Unified School District: (510) 644-6320

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (510) 981-7400
Business License: (510) 981-7300
Cable and/or Phone: (844) 246-9494
Cable and/or Phone: (855) 369-6101
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 981-5310
Finance Department: (510) 981-7300
Fire Department: (510) 981-3473
Garbage: (510) 981-7270
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Housing Authority: (510) 981-5470
Permit Department: (510) 981-7500
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 981-7400
Police Department: (510) 981-5802
Rent Board: (510) 981-7368
Sheriff Department: (510) 981-5900
Public Works: (510) 981-6300
Recycling: (510) 981-7270
School District: (510) 644-4500
Water: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

On-premises wall or ground sign.

# of Signs Allowed

One temporary on-premises wall or ground sign.

Maximum Sign Height

No higher than 7′ above grade or within 12 vertical feet of electrical conductors.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Placement of Open House sign shall not cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle traffic and may not be affixed to city owned utility poles and lamp posts.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Locate the property’s zoning district and comply with the sign ordinance.

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Local Transfer Tax*

(The new local transfer tax rate is based on a sliding scale)

For properties with a full value of $1,500,00 or less the rate is still $15.00 per each thousand

For properties with a full value greater than $1,500,000 the new rate is $25 per $1,000. The new percentage for those types of properties is 2.5%

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Albany

Zip Code: 94507

Population: 20,271

Median household income: $95,400

Albany Chamber of Commerce 

Call the Albany Chamber of Commerce: (510) 525-1771

Housing Information

Housing units: 5,378

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 98.1%

Homeownership rate: 88.5%

Average persons per household: 2.89

Public School District K-12

Albany Unified School District

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (510) 528-5760
Business License: (510) 528-5710
Cable and/or Phone: (800) 332-1321
Cable and/or Phone: (800) 945-2288
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 528-5762
Finance Department: (510) 528-5730
Fire Department: (510) 528-5770
Garbage: (510) 262-7100
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Housing Authority: (510) 528-5760
Permit Department: (510) 528-5760
Planning/Zoning Department: (510) 528-5761
Sheriff Department: (510) 525-7300
Public Works: (510) 528-5760
Recycling: (510) 528-5762
School District: (510) 558-3750
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Two signs permitted per lot, six square feet maximum area per sign.

# of Signs Allowed

Two signs per lot.

Maximum Sign Height

N/A

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

It is unlawful to place an open house sign in the median. Signs may not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

No restrictions, however the Alameda County Planning Department recommends placing and removing open house signs the same day as the property is being held open.

Contact Information

Code Enforcement: (877) 646-8314

County Ordinance

88-8.1602

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0937%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Alamo

Zip Code: 94507

Population: 15,314

Median household income: $239,545

Danville Chamber of Commerce

Call the Danville Chamber of Commerce: (925) 837-4400

Housing Information

Housing units: 5,378

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 98.1%

Homeownership rate: 88.5%

Average persons per household: 2.89

Public School District K-12

San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Call the San Ramon Valley Unified School District: (925) 552-5500

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (925) 674-7200
Business License: (925) 674-7200
Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 332-1321
Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288
Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (925) 313-2000
Finance Department – Administration Division: (925) 313-2000
Fire Department – San Ramon Valley Fire Protection: (925) 838-6640
Garbage – Republic Sanitary Service: (510) 262-7100
Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000
Housing Authority: (925) 957-8000
Permit Department: (925) 674-7744
Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 681-4200
Sheriff Department: (925) 608-8383
Public Works: (925) 313-2000
Recycling – Recycle Smart: (925) 906-1801
School District – San Ramon Unified School District: (925) 552-5500
Water – EBMUD: (866) 403-2683

Online Resources

Alamo Website: Here
Danville Area Chamber of Commerce: Here
San Ramon Valley Unified School District: Here
Board of Supervisors, District II: Supervisor-Candace-Andersen
Alamo Municipal Advisory Council: AlamoMAC
Alamo Improvement Association: Here
Contra Costa Housing Authority: Here
U.S. Census Bureau: AlamoQuickFacts

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Sign Location

Only on the property for sale.

# of Signs Allowed

One.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Three square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

No requirements.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Day of open house.

Contact Information

Code Enforcement: (877) 646-8314

County Ordinance

88-8.1602

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0937%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.

Ashland

Zip Code: 94541

Population: 21,925

Castlewood

Zip Code: 94588

Population: unknown

Castro Valley

Zip Code: 94546

Population: 61,388

Cherryland

Zip Code: 94580

Population: 14,728

Fairview

Zip Code: 94541

Population: 10,003

San Lorenzo

Zip Code: 94580

Population: 23,452

Sunol

Zip Code: 94586

Population: 913

See individual city reports.

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Sign Location

Two signs permitted per lot, six square feet maximum area per sign.

# of Signs Allowed

2 signs per lot.

Maximum Sign Height

No restrictions.

Maximum Sign Area

Six square feet maximum area per sign.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

It is unlawful to place an open house sign in the median. Signs may not be illuminated.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

No restrictions, however the Alameda County Planning Department recommends placing and removing open house signs the same day as the property is being held open.

Contact Information

Planning: (510) 670-5400

Municipal Code

17.52.520J

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

City Information

City of Newark

Zip Code: 94560

Population: 47,529

Median household income: $116,856

Newark Chamber of Commerce

Call the Newark Chamber of Commerce: (510) 578-4000

Housing Information

Housing units: 13,414

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 81.1%

Homeownership rate: 68.6%

Average persons per household: 3.28

Public School District K-12

Newark Unified School District

Call the Newark Unified School District: (510) 818-4103

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Inspections: (510) 578-4261
City Clerk’s Office: (510) 578-4266
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Finance Department: (510) 578-4310
Fire Department: (510) 578-4000
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Information & Assistance: (510) 578-4000
Planning Department: (510) 578-4215
Police Department: (510) 578-4237
School District: (510) 818-4103
Union Sanitary District: (510) 477-7500

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Sign Location

No sign shall be located in or project into the public right-of-way. No sign shall be located at or near any street intersection or any street and driveway intersection so as to create a traffic hazard by obstructing vision.

# of Signs Allowed

Up to four off-site Open House directional signs.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet from finished grade.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Sign must include company name, address and telephone number.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Open House directional signs may not be placed more than two hours before the start or remain more than two hours after the conclusion of the open house event.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 578-4330

Municipal Code

17.25

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.2008%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Alameda website

Zip Codes: 94501, 94502

Population: 78,280

Median household income: $109,545

Alameda Chamber of Commerce website

Call the Alameda Chamber of Commerce: (510) 522-0414

Housing Information

Housing units: 32,351
Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 53.4%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2010 -2014: $628,500
Average persons per household: 2.46

Public School District

Alameda Unified School District

Call the Alameda Unified School District: (510) 337-7000

Government & Community Contact Information

Cable: (510) 749-5896
Electricity: (510) 748-3901
Fire Department: (510) 337-2100
Garbage: (510) 430-8509
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Permit Department & History: (510) 747-6800
Planning Department: (510) 747-6805
Police Department: (510) 337-8340
Recycling: (510) 483-1400
School District: (510) 337-7000
Water: (866) 403-2683

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Sign Location

Signs may not be placed on public property except for medians of public roads and sidewalks. Signs may not be placed on medians or sidewalks in a manner which obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or lines of sight.

# of Signs Allowed

Six.

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

None.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Signs may not be placed more than two hours prior to the open house and must be removed within hours after the open house.

Contact Information

Code Enforcement: (510) 747-6817

Municipal Code

30-6.8

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

$12.00

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Fremont

Zip Codes: 94536, 94538, 94539, 94555

Population: 230,504

Median household income: $114,118

Fremont Chamber of Commerce

Call the Fremont Chamber of Commerce: (510) 795-2244

Housing Information

Housing units: 76,000

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 73.4%

Homeownership rate: 63.5%

Average persons per household: 3.07

Public School District K-12

Fremont Unified School District

Call the Fremont Unified School District: (510) 657-2350

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Alameda County Office: (510) 494-4637
Building Inspections: (510) 494-4400
Community Preservation: (510) 494-4430
Electricity: (800) 743-5000
Environmental Services: (510) 494-4570
Fire Department: (510) 494-4200
Garbage: (510) 657-3500
Gas: (800) 743-5000
Housing Department: (510) 494-4500
Planning Department: (510) 494-4440
Planning Division: (510) 494-4455
Plans & Permits: (510) 494-4440
Police Department: (510) 790-6800
School District: (510) 657-2350

Online Resources

City Website: City of Fremont
Fremont Chamber of Commerce: Here
Fremont Unified School District: Here
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda: Here
East Bay Rental Housing Association: Here
U.S. Census Bureau: FremontQuickFacts

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Sign Location

Sign Location

Signs may be placed on private property and in a planter strip between the street and the sidewalk. If there is no planter strip, they may be located on the edge of a sidewalk so long as a three foot clear accessible walkway remains. In no case may a sign be located on streets, center medians or pedestrian ramps.

# of Signs Allowed

One sign per single or two-family lot in a residential subdivision. No restrictions on number of open house signs displayed.

Maximum Sign Height

Three feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Three square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Name and phone number of the broker, agent or owner/seller must on the sign. No illumination. Authorization of affected private property owner shall be secured prior to placement of signs on private property.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Weekends 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. One day a week for broker open house.

Contact Information

Planning Department: (510) 494-4440

Municipal Code

18.194.160

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Alameda County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.1740%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Alameda County property tax bill, visit Alameda County Assessor and follow these instructions.

City Information

City of Antioch

Zip Codes: 94509, 94531

Population: 115,291

Median household income: $72,412

Antioch Chamber of Commerce

Call the Antioch Chamber of Commerce: (925) 757-1800

Housing Information

Housing units: 33,976

Percent of housing stock that is Single-Family Detached Homes: 82.9%

Homeownership rate: 63.6%

Average persons per household: 3.18

Public School District K-12

Antioch Unified School District

Call the Antioch Unified School District: (925) 779-7500

10 Largest Employers

Government & Community Contact Information

Building Division: (925) 779-7065

Business License: (925) 779-7059

Cable and/or Phone – AT&T: (800) 332-1321

Cable and/or Phone – Comcast: (800) 945-2288

Electricity – PG&E: (800) 743-5000

Environmental Services: (925) 779-6137

Finance Department – Administration Division: (925) 779-7055

Fire Department – Contra Costa County Fire Protection: (925) 941-3300

Garbage – Allied Waste: (925) 685-4711

Gas – PG&E: (800) 743-5000

Housing Department: (888) 572-1222

Permit Department: (925) 779-7065

Planning/Zoning Department: (925) 779-7035

Police Department – Antioch Police Department: (925) 778-2441

Public Works: (925) 779-6950

Recycling: (925) 779-6137

Rent Stabilization – Neighborhood Stabilization Program: (925) 779-7013

School District – Antioch Unified School District: (925) 779-7500

Water – City of Antioch: (925) 779-7060

Online Resources

City Website: City of Antioch

Antioch Chamber of Commerce: Here

Antioch Unified School District: Here

Contra Costa County Housing Authority: Here

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Sign Location

Off-site signs shall be located no further from the property advertised than the closest major thoroughfare intersection. Signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way.

# of Signs Allowed

Three.

Maximum Sign Height

Four feet.

Maximum Sign Area

Four square feet.

Sign Text & Other Requirements

Name and phone number of agent and/or agency. Open house signs must be A-frame. Signs shall not be attached to any utility pole, fence, tree, or other vegetation or upon any public right-of-way.

Days and Times Signs may be Displayed

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to dusk. No sign shall be left overnight.

Contact Information

Engineering and Development Services Division: (925) 779-7035

Municipal Code

9-5.515

Disclosures and disclaimers for Alameda and Contra Costa counties and local addendums.

Contra Costa County Transfer Tax

($ per thousand of sale or transfer price)

$1.10

per each thousand

Property Tax Rate*

($ per thousand of assessed value)

1.0937%

per each thousand

* This is not the rate for all properties. A detailed Property Tax Bill with the most accurate Property Tax Rate can be found at the Tax Assessor’s website. If you’d like to see your Contra Costa County property tax bill, visit Contra Costa County Assessor and follow these instructions.