Construction Help
City & County Info
Click here for a guide on work that is exempt from getting a building permit.
Ask about the status of your permits, how to modify them, or Building permits needed for your project.
Healthy Homes - Hazardous Materials
The Alameda County program provides case management of lead poisoned children, community outreach and education, training, lead hazard reduction services, healthy homes interventions, and consultations.
Click HERE for a guide to receiving financial help towards the removal of lead from your home
Learn more about where asbestos might be in your house and how to mitigate exposure.
Home Improvement Rebates
Get reimbursed for making home improvements that save energy.
Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) offers money for certain things like adding insulation or switching to a induction cooktop.
Please note for some of the rebates you'll need to hire a BayREN approved contractor.
Save money while taking steps to save water.
Depending on the type of house you have you can get a grant for either $3,000 or $13,000.