The San Mateo County Pride Center has been working hard to develop resources for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies/advocates. If it's not a training or community gathering, the Pride Center has clinical services and peer groups to offer. It has also mobilized its many years of relationships and partnerships to develop helpful guides and information that are super easy to access and download.
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) If you participate in any of the following programs, you automatically qualify for the ACP:
Connect the Coastside will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at the July 26, 2022 meeting! See the public meeting notice and learn how to join in.
The County of San Mateo is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to perform professional consulting and planning services to complete the update to and consolidation of the Significant and Heritage Tree Ordinances through the adoption of the Protected Tree Ordinance. Proposals must be electronically received by July 29, 2022 via Public Purchase. See the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for details on informational meetings and other application requirements.
The County of San Mateo Planning and Building Department is seeking professional firms to provide independent geological and geotechnical review services on an as-needed basis for the Planning and Building Department, effective October 1, 2022. Proposals must be electronically received by 3:00 P.M. PST, on Monday, July 20, 2022 via Public Purchase. See the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for more information.
For Immediate Release - Notice of Vacancy Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Commission
Changes are coming to Medi-Cal, programs for older and disabled people, making it possible for more people to qualify. Asset Limit Changes
The Planning and Building Department is open to the public for in-person and online services. Please see below for ways to access our services. Counter Services Information Counter – On the 2nd Floor, the counter is open to the public from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Thursday (closed 12:00 - 1:00 pm for lunch) and closed Friday - Sunday. Services available include:
We are preparing a Draft EIR for the North Fair Oaks Rezoning and General Plan Amendment Project and are requesting comments on scope and content. Attend a public scoping meeting on May 11.
We are currently seeking proposals from professional firms to provide independent plan check and building inspection services on an as-needed basis.
Here is a brief summary of Senate Bill (SB) 9, which will take effect on January 1, 2022, and will require local agencies to ministerially approve urban lot splits and two-unit residential projects in single-family residential zones when certain criteria are met.
For Immediate Release REDWOOD CITY – The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today passed a Proclamation declaring November 19, 2021, Transgender Day of Remembrance in the County. This Board action will be accompanied by raising and flying the Transgender flag at the Hall of Justice in Redwood City and hosting a virtual remembrance ceremony.