Timeliness, accuracy and context: Your goals are our goals. Whether you're on a tight deadline covering a breaking story or working on something with a longer time horizon, we'll do our best to connect you with the resources you need to do your best work. Camera Crew; image credit: Wikipedia Commons Interview Requests Contact, Chuck Finnie, , (415.342.2450) to schedule interviews with appropriate City staff members or to obtain comments for stories on deadline. We'll do our best to provide background information, timely access to relevant city officials and additional sources should you need them. Although we understand and respect deadline-driven inquiries, please provide as much lead time as possible for the best results.…, Brianne Elizarrey, ; if we have relevant artwork, we will be happy to oblige. Quick facts For a snapshot of the Hayward community and business profile, check out, Hayward by the Numbers, . If you're more of a visual person, spend some time digging into our, data-rich maps, .
Type: Basic page
The Streets Maintenance Division cleans the City's curbs, streets, and public gutters. Help us protect our infrastructure, maintain public safety, and prevent flooding. Report any issues by completing an Access Hayward request. Access Hayward
Type: Service
Does your neighborhood need a passenger loading zone or parking reserved for people with disabilities? Request curb painting to improve safety and accessibility on the streets of Hayward by completing an Access Hayward request. All requests will be routed to and reviewed by our Engineering and Transportation Department. Access Hayward
Type: Service
Looking for housing or trying to set up utility service? We're here to help. Tree Cover, Contact List of Hayward Utility Providers, Rental Housing Programs, Affordable Housing Programs, Apply for Discounted Utility Rates, Programs for Home Owners and First Time Home Buyers, Report Property Maintenance Problems in your Neighborhood, Crime-Free Multifamily Housing Program, Reports and information about homelessness, Contact List of Hayward Utility Providers For general questions about utility providers in Hayward, call 510.583.4700., Energy Provider, Contact Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to start service online or by calling 800.743.5000., Water Provider, Most properties in Hayward get water from the City of Hayward. To start service, call 510.583.4600. Some properties get water from East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). To start service, visit their website or call 866.403.2683. See here for 2016-17 Hayward Water and Sewer Rates, Sewer Providers, Most properties in Hayward are connect to the City of Hayward sewer system. To start service, call 510.583.4600. Some properties are connected to the Oro Loma Sanitary sewer system. To start service call 510.276.4700. Some properties are not connected to a public sewer systems, but instead have a private septic tank. Alameda County Environmental Health monitors septic tanks in the county. For…, Garbage and Recycling Providers, Contact Waste Management of Alameda County at 510.537.5500 to start service. Please note that Tri-CED provides recycling for residential properties and some properties are serviced by Oro Loma Sanitary . However, all properties go through Waste Management to start their garbage service. See the Schedule of Rates effective March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. Rental Housing Programs, Request a Rental Housing Inspection, : Code Enforcement conducts inspections to ensure rental units are maintained in a safe and sanitary living condition. If you believe your rental unit is not being maintained, contact Code Enforcement to schedule an inspection of your rental unit: 510.583.4175., Rent Stabilization:, The City provides relief to residential tenants by stabilizing rent increases for certain tenants and encouraging rehabilitation of rental units whenever vacancies occur. For details, please review the Attorney FAQ FAQ section or the Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance or call 510.583.4454., Mobile Home Space Rentals:, Each time there is a space vacancy in a Mobile Home Park, the Park owner or manager must complete a Mobile Home In-Place Space Transfer form . Please click here for more information about the City's Mobile Home Space Rent Ordinance or call 510.583.4454., Fair Housing:, If you believe you have experienced illegal housing discrimination or harassment, you can explore filing a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing at 800.884.1684 or by calling the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Discrimination Hotline at 800.669.9777. Additionally the City of Hayward provides funding through our Community Development…, Rental Listings for Section 8 and Other Low Income Housing:, The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) provides weekly updated lists for Section 8 participants, and a montly updated list of privately owned subsized housing available to low income families and individuals. Affordable Housing Programs, Draft Residential Nexus and Feasibility Analysis and Recommendations Report , Nexus Study and AHO Presentation by KMA, On Thursday, September 21, 2017 Keyer Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) and City staff presented the above linked presentation and draft Nexus and Feasibility Study at a meeting of stakeholders. This study was prepared by KMA for potential update of the City's Affordable Housing Ordiance. Please note that the schedule of the process for the AHO update is included on page 21 of the PowerPoint…, City Council work session that will be held at the Hayward City Council Chambers on October 17 at 7:00 pm, . The report consists of two parts: 1) Summary, Context Materials, and Recommendations Report which contains a summary of the nexus, financial feasibility, and other analyses and provides KMA's recommendations for the AHO update. 2) Residential Nexus Analysis report which presents the nexus technical analysis and is included as Attachement A to the summary. , Help finding affordable housing:, Call Eden I&R at 510.537.2552 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Section 8 Housing:, Contact Alameda Housing Authority or 510.538.8876. The City has compiled a partial list of Affordable Rental Apartment Properties that have below-market rental rates because of federal and/or state financing. The City passed an Affordable Housing Ordinance on June 17, 2003. It was last amended February 10, 2015. Public Notice regarding May 17, 2016 City Council Work Session to review draft County…
Type: Basic page
The Streets Maintenance Division patches potholes on public roads and repairs bad areas of roadway. To protect public safety (and your car's suspension) report any roadway issues by completing an Access Hayward request. Access Hayward
Type: Service
The Streets Maintenance Division maintains and repairs the City's curbs, streets, and public gutters. Help us protect our infrastructure and maintain public safety. Report any issues by completing an Access Hayward request. Access Hayward
Type: Service
Two fire ladder trucks with there ladders raised and lights on in front of the historic Hayward City Hall building on Mission Blvd., Police & Fire Services, : First things first: Get to know the wide range of resources available to you from the Hayward Police and Fire Departments. From neighborhood watch groups to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, our public safety personnel are here to empower you. *Remember, if you're experiencing an, emergency, , pick up a phone and, dial 911, immediately! HAYWARD POLICE HAYWARD FIRE, Get Connected, : Whether you're looking for information about road closures during a winter storm or trying to figure out what to do following a major earthquake or wildfire, connecting to the City's official information channels is crucial to ensure timely, accurate information. First and foremost, subscribe to email alerts from the City: SUBSCRIBE, Done? Good., Now be sure to follow key official accounts on Twitter: @cityofhayward , @haywardfirenews & @haywardpd . Not a Twitter user? "Like" the same key accounts on Facebook ( City , Fire , Police ). Better yet, create a Facebook group with your inner circle to easily send messages, share supplies and plan together. In an emergency, post your status to Facebook to let your friends and family know you…
Type: Basic page
City staff repairs and replaces existing street signs and paints traffic lane markings. Help us keep Hayward safe by reporting fading or damaged signs or lane striping. Please complete an Access Hayward request to let us know. Access Hayward
Type: Service
Help us repair unsafe sidewalks within the public right-of-way. Please complete an Access Hayward request to let us know of an unsafe sidewalk that we can patch-up or grind down. Limited financial assistance is available for repair of private sidewalks. Please complete an Access Hayward request to begin the application process with our Public Works department. Access Hayward
Type: Service
Stats about City of Hayward students: 19 Elementary Schools; 5 Middle Schools 3 High Schools 1 Alternative High School; 1 English Language Center; 1 Adult School; 12 Private Schools; 5 Charter Schools Early Childhood Schools Elmhurst Learning Center Saint Joachin Elementary School Hayward Unified School District Hayward Unified School District Elementary Middle High Adult Post-Secondary Schools…
Type: Basic page
