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Contra Costa County, California · Planning and construction

Report a code violation in Contra Costa County

Report a code violation

8 providers · 10 official links · 2 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In Contra Costa County, 7 city governments and 1 county department publish 10 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (2).

These are the Contra Costa County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

Contra Costa County Code Enforcement

Contra Costa County unincorporated code-enforcement programme

Official code-enforcement information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

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Service area: Contra Costa County unincorporated code-enforcement programme

Availability · Published local code-enforcement instructions; procedures and property jurisdiction remain agency-specific
The Code Enforcement Program enforces the building and zoning ordinances for the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. The code enforcement process is typically initiated by responding to citizen complaints and by staff proactively investigating violations. Our goal is to resolve conflict(s) through voluntary compliance. In the absence of voluntary compliance, the offices have a range of other options to encourage compliance including citations, administrative actions, and abatement.
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Contra Costa official referral · Contra Costa Code Enforcement (opens in a new tab)

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The Code Enforcement Program enforces the building and zoning ordinances for the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. The code enforcement process is typically initiated by responding to citizen complaints and by staff proactively investigating violations. Our goal is to resolve conflict(s) through voluntary compliance. In the absence of voluntary compliance, the offices have a range of other options to encourage compliance including citations, administrative actions, and abatement.

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Availability · Published local code-enforcement instructions; procedures and property jurisdiction remain agency-specific
A complaint about a possible code violation is made by letter, e-mail, fax or in person. Please be prepared with specific information such as the address of the property, details of the situation and the length of time you have observed the situation. Contact us at 925-655-2710 or Toll Free at 877-646-8314. You may submit a complaint form online. You may also submit a complaint form by printing and submitting by fax, mail or drop off to the office.
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Contra Costa official referral · Contra Costa Code Enforcement (opens in a new tab)

Official page, exact named resource or scoped programme paragraph

A complaint about a possible code violation is made by letter, e-mail, fax or in person. Please be prepared with specific information such as the address of the property, details of the situation and the length of time you have observed the situation. Contact us at 925-655-2710 or Toll Free at 877-646-8314. You may submit a complaint form online. You may also submit a complaint form by printing and submitting by fax, mail or drop off to the office.

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Contra Costa official referral · Contra Costa Code Enforcement (opens in a new tab)

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Code Enforcement

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Code Enforcement Complaint Form (online submittal) (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official complaint resource referral. A linked form is not proof that submission, intake or every requirement has been verified.

Service area: Contra Costa County unincorporated code-enforcement programme

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Contra Costa official referral · Contra Costa Code Enforcement (opens in a new tab)

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Code Enforcement Complaint Form (online submittal)

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Common Code Violations (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official complaint resource referral. A linked form is not proof that submission, intake or every requirement has been verified.

Service area: Contra Costa County unincorporated code-enforcement programme

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Contra Costa official referral · Contra Costa Code Enforcement (opens in a new tab)

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Common Code Violations

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City government

Hercules municipal service information and referrals

Hercules municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply

Code complaint information — Hercules (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find Hercules information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.

Service area: Hercules municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply

How to get started
  1. Read the official information page and identify the department or provider for your issue.
  2. Follow the published topic, location, customer and programme conditions before using any reporting, registration or account channel.
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City of Hercules · Hercules — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Code Enforcement | Hercules, CA; information landing only

To report violations, please use the Hercules Connect app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play), complete our online Code Enforcement Complaint Form or call (510) 799-8244.

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City government

Lafayette municipal service information and referrals

Lafayette municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply

Code complaint information — Lafayette (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find Lafayette information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.

Service area: Lafayette municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply

How to get started
  1. Read the official information page and identify the department or provider for your issue.
  2. Follow the published topic, location, customer and programme conditions before using any reporting, registration or account channel.
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City of Lafayette · Lafayette — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Code Enforcement | City of Lafayette, CA; information landing only

The City of Lafayette utilizes Contra Costa County Code Enforcement for issues related to building code violations, grading, unpermitted construction, remodels, and housing condition violations.

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City government

Martinez municipal service information and referrals

Martinez municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply

Code complaint information — Martinez (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find Martinez information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.

Service area: Martinez municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply

How to get started
  1. Read the official information page and identify the department or provider for your issue.
  2. Follow the published topic, location, customer and programme conditions before using any reporting, registration or account channel.
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City of Martinez · Martinez — Service Request municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Service Request | Martinez, CA; information landing only

If you have a code enforcement complaint relating to a property, please use the following: Code Enforcement Complaint Form.

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City government

Pinole municipal service information and referrals

Pinole municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply

Code complaint information — Pinole (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find Pinole information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.

Service area: Pinole municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply

How to get started
  1. Read the official information page and identify the department or provider for your issue.
  2. Follow the published topic, location, customer and programme conditions before using any reporting, registration or account channel.
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City of Pinole · Pinole — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The nuisance abatement process begins when Code Enforcement staff receive a complaint and inspect the property to determine if a nuisance exists.

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City government

Pittsburg municipal service information and referrals

Pittsburg municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply

Code complaint information — Pittsburg (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find Pittsburg information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.

Service area: Pittsburg municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply

How to get started
  1. Read the official information page and identify the department or provider for your issue.
  2. Follow the published topic, location, customer and programme conditions before using any reporting, registration or account channel.
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City of Pittsburg · Pittsburg — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Code Enforcement Division | City of Pittsburg; information landing only

Code enforcement staff give property owners ample time to correct public nuisance violations.

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City government

San Pablo municipal service information and referrals

San Pablo municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply

Code complaint information — San Pablo (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find San Pablo information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.

Service area: San Pablo municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply

How to get started
  1. Read the official information page and identify the department or provider for your issue.
  2. Follow the published topic, location, customer and programme conditions before using any reporting, registration or account channel.
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City of San Pablo · San Pablo — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Code Enforcement; information landing only

Our Code Enforcement Unit was created by the San Pablo City Council in 2002 to respond to neighborhood complaints of unhealthy or unsafe living conditions.

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City government

Walnut Creek municipal service information and referrals

Walnut Creek municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply

Code complaint information — Walnut Creek (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Find Walnut Creek information and provider instructions for this topic. Check the listed location, customer and programme limits.

Service area: Walnut Creek municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply

How to get started
  1. Read the official information page and identify the department or provider for your issue.
  2. Follow the published topic, location, customer and programme conditions before using any reporting, registration or account channel.
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City of Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek — Report a Code Violation municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Report a Code Violation | City of Walnut Creek; information landing only

If you report a violation, we keep your identity confidential. Collected contact information allows our code enforcement officers to reach out for additional information. No personal information is ever shared with other members of the public.

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