A variance is a request for relief from the strict application of zoning regulations to alleviate an unusual hardship to a particular property. For example, a homeowner may request that a room addition be permitted closer to the property line than the Zoning Ordinance would normally allow.
Over the phone You can also call the Contra Costa Crisis Center at 211, 1-800-833-2900, or text HOPE to 20121.
Ing to AB-1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, landlords in California are only permitted to increase rent by 5% plus 10% or the annual inflation rate, whichever is lower.
Storage sheds, tool sheds and play houses that have a foot print of less than 120 square feet do not require a building permit however do have other restrictions. .
Per the California Residential Code detached accessory structure not exceeding 120 square feet does not require a building permit if there is no plumbing, electrical, and or mechanical equipment. Please note, Sheds and/or Structures under 120 square feet do require a Planning Permit.
Storage sheds that are less than 120 square feet and eight feet in height do not require a building permit, but still require Planning Division approval through an over-the-counter application called a Zoning Clearance.
8. Do I need a permit for a storage shed or small building? One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, do not require a Building Permit (per California Building Code 105.2 "Work Exempt from Permit").
In Contra Costa County, the median income for a family of four is $147,900/year (as of June 2023). Here are examples of who needs affordable housing: ➢ A single person earning $24/hour ($50,000/year) would be considered Very Low-Income at 50% of the area median income or AMI.
Loans above $1,209,750 for 1-unit properties in Contra Costa County are considered jumbo loans. Jumbo loans can have more difficult qualifying requirements, such as mandatory reserve funds and lower maximum debt-to-income ratios.
An area, identified through official public policy, within which urban development will be allowed during a specified time period.