The City of Hayward Reach Code ordinance, which amends the 2025 California Building Code, was introduced November 18, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on December 2, 2025. The ordinance requires Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure above and beyond that required by the California Green Building Standards Code and is summarized in the following table: Land Use Type, 2025 CalGreen Requirements, L2 means Level 2, LP L2 means Low-Power Level 2 , City of Hayward Reach Code Requirements, Single Family and Townhome One L2 EV Capable space per dwelling unit Two L2 EV Ready spaces per dwelling unit Multi-Family Residential Unassigned spaces: 25% L2 Charger 75% LP L2 EV Ready Assigned Spaces: 100% LP L2 EV Ready + Direct Wiring* Same as CalGreen Office and Retail 15% L2 Charger 5% L2 EV Capable 20% L2 Charger 30% L2 EV Capable Other Non-Residential Uses 10% L2 Charger 10%…, What Are Reach Codes?, Reach codes are building codes that are more advanced than those required by the state. Every three years, cities and counties across California adopt the new Building Standards Code or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Cities can also choose to adopt local reach codes, on top of these Standards, at any time. Reach codes that are related to energy efficiency must be proven to be…, Upcoming Meetings, No scheduled meetings at this time., Previous Meetings, December 2, 2025 — , City Council Adoption of the Reach Code Ordinance, November 18, 2025 — , City Council, Introduction of Revised Electrification Reach Code Ordinance: 1) Modifying the 2025 California Building Standards Code; 2) Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA; and 3) Repealing Previous and Current Reach Code Ordinances , September 8, 2025 — City Council Sustainability Committee, June 24, 2025 — , City Council, Adopt an Ordinance Amending Reach Codes for the City of Hayward by Amending the City's Off-Street Parking Regulations (Chapter 10, Article 2); and Amending the Building Code of the City of Hayward (Chapter 9, Article 1) of the Hayward Municipal Code, June 17, 2025 —, City Council, Electrification Reach Code: Introduction of Revised Electrification Reach Code Ordinance with Minor Modifications Required by California Building Standards Commission; Adoption of a Resolution Making Findings in Support of Local Modifications to the 2022 California Building Standards Code, and Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA Review, January 21, 2025 —, City Council , Adopt an Ordinance Amending Reach Codes for the City of Hayward by Amending the City's Off-Street Parking Regulations (Chapter 10, Article 2) of the Hayward Municipal Code, December 17, 2024 —, City Council , Electrification Reach Code: Adopt a Resolution Finding and Determining the Need for Adoption of Modifications to the 2022 California Building Standards Code; Introduce a Revised Electrification Reach Code Ordinance with Amendments Related to EV Charging; and Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA, Meeting Details Action Details Staff Report & Attachments Video, November 18, 2025 —, Sustainability Committee, Proposed Reach Code Amendments to EV Charging Requirements, Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Video, March 11, 2024 —, Sustainability Committee, Reach Code - Current Status and Future Revisions - Discussion and Direction to Staff, Meeting Details Staff Report, June 6, 2023 —, City Council, Reach Code Amendments: Introduction of Revised Electrification Reach Code Ordinance with Minor Modifications Required by California Building Standards Commission; and Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA, Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Action Details Video, November 15, 2022 —, City Council, Adopt an Ordinance Establishing Reach Codes for the City of Hayward, Repealing Ordinance 20-05, Adopting Chapter 9, Article 8 of the Hayward Municipal Code to Amend Part 11 (California Green Building Standards Code) of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), and Amending the City's Off-Street Parking Regulations (Chapter 10, Article 2) of the…, Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Action Details, November 1, 2022 —, City Council , Reach Code: Introduction of Reach Code Ordinance: 1) Addressing New Building Electrification; 2) Addressing Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements; and 3) Repealing Current Reach Code (Ordinance 20-05), Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Presentation Action Details Video, October 6, 2022 –, Sustainability Committee, 2023 Electrification Reach Codes - Discussion and Recommendation to Council, Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Presentation, June 14, 2022 –, City Council, 2023 Electrification Reach Code: Information and Discussion, Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Presentation Video, May 26, 2022 –, Planning Commission, Proposed 2023 Reach Code Update, Action Details Staff Report & Attachments Presentation Video, May 9, 2022 -, Sustainability Committee, 2023 Reach Code - Information and Discussion, Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Presentation Video, March 14, 2022 -, Sustainability Committee , Considerations for the 2023 Reach Code - Information and Discussion, Meeting Details Staff Report & Attachments Presentation Video, March 3, 2020 -, City Council, Electrification Reach Codes: Adopt a Resolution and Introduce an Ordinance to Adopt Electrification Reach Codes for the 2019 California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code, Meeting Details Action Details Staff Report & Attachments Presentation Video October 30, 2019 - Sustainability Committee report titled, Revised Draft Electrification Reach Codes for 2019 California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code, -, presentation, September 17, 2019 – Sustainability Committee report titled , Draft Electrification Reach Codes for 2019 California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code, -, presentation, May 13, 2019 – Sustainability Committee report titled, Update on Possible Reach Code for Building and Vehicle Electrification, -, presentation, January 14, 2019 – Sustainability Committee report titled, Natural Gas Use in New Construction, -, presentation, July 16, 2018 – Sustainability Committee report titled, Building Electrification & Reducing Natural Gas Use, -, presentation, Resources, Bay Area Working Group Website (a collaboration of East Bay Community Energy, Peninsula Clean Energy, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, Alameda County, Santa Clara County and the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability) BayREN Guide to Understanding and Adopting Reach Codes Statewide Cost-Effectiveness Studies Reach Code Ordinances (adopted by local governments across California) , Please contact us at, environment@hayward-ca.gov, or (510) 583-4700 if you have any questions or comments.
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The mural unveiling Congressman Eric Swalwell and Mayor Barbara Halliday joined Hayward Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne on Aug. 21 for a special mural unveiling ceremony at Eldridge Elementary School in Hayward. The artwork is a replica and adaptation of a mural that previously adorned a building on Berry Avenue. In conjunction with the original artist, Suzanne Gayle, Eldridge…
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FREE Informational Workshops:, The City of Hayward’s Housing Division will be hosting a series of free informational workshops related to the City’s Housing Services, resources and other important housing topics on the below dates. Homeowners, Landlords, and Tenants are invited to attend these workshops to learn more about the City of Hayward’s Housing Programs and services. Upcoming workshop will be presented by: More…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , July 15, 2020—The Hayward City Council voted Tuesday to revise the City’s residential rent-stabilization ordinance to require payment of relocation assistance to tenants in instances of no-fault evictions and temporary displacements due to unit repairs or upgrades. The revisions are part of a set of adjustments and clarifications to the City’s 2019 Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant…
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In Hayward, we strive to be a community where everyone feels safe and supported, regardless of race or background. We know achieving that vision takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement. In Summer of 2020, City Council directed staff to implement a public safety community engagement project to gather information and experiences throughout the Hayward community to inform future…, Policy Innovation Workshop on Community Safety, Spring 2021, The ten-week Policy Innovation Workshop took place from February - April, 2021. The Workshop paired teams of community members and staff to collaboratively brainstorm, research, and test possible policy alternatives using the feedback that has been gathered in the summer and fall., See workshop session dates, agendas, and recordings. , The goal of the Workshop was to maximize community and staff engagement on a topic about which many feel strongly, while also moving the conversation toward actionable steps for Council consideration. The workshop will end with team presentations to the Budget and Finance Committee in April on promising concepts that could form the basis for pilot programs to include in the FY 2021-22 budget. , See the roster of workshop participants, ., On May 18, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing funding for the workshop project recommendations., See the projects and track their progress, ., Community Survey, Fall 2020, FM3 Consulting and Evitarus, Inc., public opinion research firms, conducted a survey of a statistically significant, representative sample of members of the Hayward community to assess community attitudes, perspectives and priorities related to public safety and law enforcement in Hayward. From October 3 through October 20, 2020, FM3 administered an approximately 15-minute survey to a…, Community Conversations, Fall 2020, Over the course of August, September, and October, city staff worked with members of the community to host virtual community conversations about public safety and experiences with policing. Additionally, staff partnered with students and faculty at Chabot College to conduct one-on-one interviews with community members. Through these conversations, we heard from over 780 community members. Read…, A few notes on this data:, The locations on the map are placed in the vicinity of a cross street or landmark close to the participant and are not a representation of the respondent's actual location. Participants self-identified their race or ethnicity. For the purposes of this map, staff has combined categories to make it easier to read. The full self-identified list can be seen here . Staff has attempted to remove and…, Communication and Information Sharing, Hayward Police Department Materials, :, Hayward Police Department Manuals and Policies, Hayward Police Department Policy Manual Automated License Plate Recognition Policy Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Accountability Tracker, Hayward Police Department Organizational Documents, Organizational Chart Fiscal Year 2021 Budget 2020 Key Service Goals and Metrics Satisfaction Survey Results Summary Crime Mapping, Goals of the work outlined in the community engagement framework:, Listen and respond to community members’ concerns about policing and public safety in Hayward and in particular, the ways in which City policies and practices may be disproportionately impacting communities of color in Hayward; Have a broader conversation on public safety issues to create a shared understanding of what public safety means for the Hayward community and to begin to brainstorm some…, Questions about this project?, Please contact community@hayward-ca.gov or call (510) 583-4303.
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Search this database to find out what parts of the City's, Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance, (RRSO) apply to your rental unit., Use the database below to search for your unit or property . Based on multiple public sources, including the County Assessor's Office and City address data, the City has identified what sections of the RRRSO apply to the unit. If you believe there is an error in the database or you do not see the rental property on the list, please contact our office at housing@hayward-ca.gov or 510-583-4454.…, APN, = Assessor's Parcel Number. You can search your unit by APN or address on the City's GIS Map page to get a more detailed report of Assessor's information., Type of Unit, CRU = Covered Rental Unit. These units are covered by all provisions of the RRSO, including the residential rent increase threshold. RU = Rental Unit. These units are covered by portions of the RRSO, but not the residential rent increase threshold., Rent Stabilization, Yes = The City's rent increase threshold applies to this unit. Tenants can petition a rent increase that they do not believe follows the RRSO. , Tenant Protections, Yes = Protections for tenants against harrassment and retaliation from landlords apply to this unit., Just Cause Protection, Yes = The requirement that landlords must present a legal reason (as defined in the RRSO) in order to evict a tenant applies to this unit., Income Discrimination, Yes = Protections for tenants against discrimination based on their source(s) of income apply to this unit. Loading...
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Below Market Rate (BMR) properties require City written approval in order to refinance. An owner of a BMR property should contact the City before starting the refinance process. The information here will help homeowners of BMR properties understand the requirements of the refinance process and how to get approval from the City. , Please note:, Homeowners who wish to refinance a BMR unit, must, work with a Lender that works, with a third-party title company acceptable to the City to handle escrow. Acceptable third-party title companies include: WFG National Title Company (formerly Doma Title), First American Title Company, and Old Republic Title Company., Minimum Eligibility Criteria, Approval is at the discretion of the City and must meet the criteria outlined in your Buyer's Occupancy and Resale Restriction Agreement, with Option to Purchase (the "Resale Agreement"). , At a minimum, your refinance must meet the eligibility criteria below, : New loan, does not exceed the original principal amount, of the loan when you first bought the home (not applicable to Renaissance Walk). New loan, does not cause your monthly payment, on all debt recorded against the home to, exceed the Affordable Cost, (the City will calculate this for you)., City Refinance Process for BMR Units, E-mail the City., E-mail, housing@hayward-ca.gov, and let us know that you plan to refinance your home before you start the process., Connect your chosen real estate professionals with the City., Let your chosen real estate professionals know that your home has resale restrictions. This means that owners of BMR units need to get the City's approval before they can refinance. Ask your real estate professionals to e-mail, , housing@hayward-ca.gov, as soon as possible to ensure a timely close of escrow., Provide Required Documents., Your real estate professionals will need to provide the Required Documents for City Review., Review Required Documents., The City requires a minimum of seven (7) business days once all Required Documents are received to review. This timeline is only an estimate and may be extended if applications are incomplete or the City requires additional information to evaluate your refinance request., Refinance Request Response Letter., Once the City has finished its review of the Required Documents, we will provide a Refinance Request Response Letter approving or denying the refinance. If the refinance is denied, the City will provide an explanation of the denial. , Subordination., If the Lender requires subordination of the Resale Agreement to the new loan, the City will require a minimum of 15 business days from the date of refinance approval or from the date of Lender’s subordination request, whichever is later, to route the paperwork for signatures and deposit in escrow., Deposit City documents in escrow. , Once the City documents are signed, the City will deposit in escrow., Close., Required Documents for City Review, Lender, Your Lender needs to provide the City with the documents below, : Borrower's Authorization to Disclose Information (e-signature is acceptable) 1003 - signed by Borrowers 1008 Credit Report for all borrowers/homeowners on title. The credit report must be a tri-merged credit report that shows credit scores for all three bureaus along with payment history for all accounts. Loan Estimate (include City's Administrative Fee - see below) Anticipated closing date of…, Escrow Officer, Your Escrow Officer needs to provide the City with the documents below, : Prelim report Payoff demand letter (if also refinancing a City Loan) Estimated Closing Settlement Statement (include City's Administrative Fee - see below) Prepaid shipping label so City documents can be deposited directly into escrow (if subordination requested), Proof of Property Insurance, Homeowners of BMR units are required to maintain a standard all risk property insurance policy equal to the replacement value of the Home naming the City as an additional insured and loss payee. The City requires proof of property insurance when a homeowner refinances. , Administrative Fee, Administrative fees must be paid by Owner directly to the City through escrow upon close of escrow unless other arrangements have been made with the City to pay the administrative fee in advance. Refer to development name below. Renaissance Walk - $0 Garden Walk - $250 Crossings at Eden Shores - $250 Habitat for Humanity/Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Rehabilitated Properties - $250…, Master Fee Schedule, Subordination Requests, If the Lender requires subordination, the Lender must provide a request in writing to, , housing@hayward-ca.gov, requesting subordination no later than three business days from the date of approval of the refinance on the approval letter but if the Lender knows that subordination will be required, it is recommended that the Lender make a request as soon as possible., Signed in Counterpart., If subordination is requested, Lender/Broker must work with a third-party escrow company acceptable to the City (see note above). Documents must be signed in counterpart and deposited with third-party escrow prior to close., General Timelines, The estimates given are general timelines. Please be advised that lender/broker/escrow delays responding to the City’s requests for information/documents can increase these timelines. The City will require seven (7) business days from the date of receipt of the refinance documents to review and approve. If subordination is requested, the City will require a minimum of 15 business days from date…, Submitting a Refinance Request, Howeowners who wish to refinance their home should have their real estate professionals e-mail, , housing@hayward-ca.gov, . , Questions about Refinance, For general questions, please e-mail, , housing@hayward-ca.gov, .
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