Frequently Asked Questions
What maps are available on-line?
The Community Development Department is involved in many different
activities and projects which have a mapping component to them. The General
Plan Land Use Map is available on-line which displays the Land
Use Designations throughout the County. The Mapping
Archives provides a central location to find and view some of the maps generated by the
Community Development Department in the past. You can use CCMap,
on-line GIS based mapping tool, to look-up information by address or
assessor parcel number.
I want to build something new or add on to an existing structure, what do
I do?
If you want to build in an
unincorporated area of Contra Costa County, click here to view the County's
Building Permit Process and County's
Permitting Departments.
If you live within a city you should contact that city.
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What materials can I recycle or reuse locally?
There are a wide range of materials that can be either recycled or reused in
Contra Costa County. For specific information visit our Waste
Reduction & Recycling Pages or call the County Recycling Hotline at
1-800-750-4096.
To submit your own inquiry use our Forms.
