Change the City Charter, : Read the, Charter Amendment Guidelines, for more details., Initiative Petitions, : Read the, Initiative Ordinance Petition Guidelines, for more details., Referendum Petitions, : Read the, Referendum Petition Guidelines, , for more details., Questions? Contact, :, Office of the City Clerk, (510) 583-4400 or, Email →,
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Dear Hayward Residents, Since 2018, we have produced this Annual Report mailer around this time each year to highlight the priorities and progress of your city government. This year, the Annual Report provides information about the Nov. 3, 2026, general municipal election. This will be the first City election held under our new district-based system for electing Hayward City Councilmembers.…, List-Mayor-Council@hayward-ca.gov, Jennifer Ott signature Jennifer Ott , City Manager, City of Hayward District Elections, On Oct. 8, 2024, the Hayward City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-07, establishing a district-based election system for City Councilmembers. The new system will take effect with the upcoming Nov. 3, 2026, general municipal election. Hayward's mayor will continue to be elected at large by citywide vote. The remaining members of the City's seven-member legislative body will be elected by voters in…, hayward-ca.gov/find-my-district, Register to Vote Registered voters in Hayward will be mailed a ballot ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, election. For more election information, including how to register to vote, go to the Elections Page on our website:, hayward-ca.gov/your-government/elections, . Hayward Council Districts Colorful map of the City of Hayward depicting the six new Hayward Council Districts in different colors, Business License Tax Modernization–Measure CC, On June 2, 2026, the Hayward City Council voted to place a measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot seeking voter approval of an ordinance updating the City’s Business License Tax, which was originally adopted in 1978. The Business License Tax, or BLT, is paid by Hayward businesses at the start of the year to support general municipal services. Most of the revenue pays for police protection,…, Fiscal Year 2026-2027: $249,085,224, Property Tax: 32.6% Real Property Transfer Tax: 4.4% Sales Tax: 18.7% Utility User's Tax: 10.5% Franchise Fees: 5.6%, Business License Tax: 1.5%, Other Taxes: 2.4% Charges for Service: 5.8% Other & Interest: 1.5% Intergovernmental: 3.0% Fines & Forfeitures: 1.4% Transfers In: 12.6% To learn more visit:, hayward-ca.gov/MeasureCC, How to Register to Vote, All registered voters in Hayward will be mailed a ballot ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, election, when Hayward’s Mayor and Councilmembers from District 1 and District 6 will be elected. For more information, including how to register to vote, visit the City of Hayward website at, hayward-ca.gov/your-government/elections, . To find your City Council district, go to our District Lookup Tool at, hayward-ca.gov/find-my-district, .
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This comprehensive research uncovered the historical realities of Russell City's plight. The insights gained informed the development of reports and specific proposals for reparative justice, in line with national efforts to address longstanding injustices and disparities within the community. Read both full research reports and summaries below: , Redeveloping Russell City: Alameda County, the City of Hayward, and industrialization, :, George Barganier and Elizabeth Brown, University of San Francisco, , Final Report, : May 15, 2023, Revised, : June 12, 2023, Summary, : The redevelopment of Russell City is a multifaceted narrative encompassing race, capital, and state power in the context of land "redevelopment." This story reflects both neglect and development by the state, leading to adverse outcomes such as increased susceptibility to disease outbreaks, fire, and diminished living conditions. Residents contested relocation efforts, yet city and county…, Download the full report, Reclaiming Russell City: A Comprehnesive Approach to Reparative Justice and Community Renewal, :, Ceres Policy Research, , Final Report, : Nov. 3, 2023, Revised, : Jan. 10, 2024, Summary, : Ceres Policy Research extends sincere gratitude to the City of Hayward for its formal apology, as well as to the former residents and descendants of Russell City for sharing their family narratives. Russell City's history is complex, and this report aims to uncover truths, fostering reparative justice by thoroughly understanding the harm inflicted. The report documents and analyzes the impact…, Download the full report
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Mural Arts Program, The City’s Mural Art Program was established in 2009 to address the issue of escalating graffiti and vandalism and in support of the City Council’s Safe, Clean and Green community priorities.
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Jurisdictions which are eligible to receive federal funding from housing and community development programs administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are required to prepare a Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing which outlines demographics, jurisdictional analysis of impediments, conclusions and recommendations for fair housing…, Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, is available for public review The public review period will end on February 17, 2025. A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The Hearing will be held on:, Wednesday, February 5, 3:00 p.m., Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department, Public Hearing Room 224, W. Winton Avenue, Room 160, Hayward, Email comments may be submitted to:, Katie.alducin@acgov.org, Written comments may be submitted to: Alameda County HCD, 224 W. Winton Avenue, Room 108, Hayward, CA 94544 For more information, call Katie Alducin at (510) 670-5987 Meeting room is wheelchair accessible. Sign Language interpreter may be available upon five (5) days notice to (510) 670-5948. For TDD, call 265-0253. Un Espanol idioma interprete disponible on la notificar de entre cinco (5) dias…
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The Revenue Division of the Finance Department is tasked with the billing and collection of utility accounts of the Hayward Water System., Hayward Municipal Code Chapter 11, Article 2, and, Article 3, , and the, State of California Public Utilities Code, establish the legal framework for the provision of utility services by the Hayward Water System to its customers. Additionally, the “Water Shutoff Protection Act”, (, California Health and Safety Code Division 104 Part 12 Chapter 6, ), has established specific requirements for water systems to follow when discontinuing residential water service due to nonpayment of usage charges. City Council has established the following policies and guidelines for the collection of delinquent residential utility accounts within this legal framework. In addition to English, this policy will be made available in, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, , and any other language spoken by at least 10% of the people (currently no other language meets this criteria) residing in the Hayward Water System service area. Downloadable PDFs are available at the bottom of the page. , To discuss options for averting discontinuation of service for nonpayment, please call the City of Hayward at (510) 583-4600. Our normal business hours are 8 AM – 6 PM Monday – Thursday, and 8 AM – 12 PM Friday., Collection Timeline, Per, Hayward Municipal Code §11-2.36, , utility bills are delinquent 15 days after the billing date. Both billing date and the delinquent date are printed on the bill sent to the account owner. If the utility bill remains unpaid 35 days after the bill date, a late fee of $5 will be added to the unpaid balance, and a “Late Payment Notice” will be mailed to the account owner. No interest charges will be added to delinquent residential…, Payment Arrangements, Deferred Payments and Alternative Payment Schedules, Upon receipt of a “Late Payment Notice” an account owner can request a payment arrangement, a temporary deferment or reduction of the payment amount or an alternative schedule to make the required payment. The City may choose which payment arrangement to accept as long as the outstanding balance is paid within a 12-month period., Customers with Special Medical and Financial Circumstances, Utility service shall not be discontinued for nonpayment if ALL of the following conditions are met, : The customer, or tenant of the customer, submits the certification of a primary care provider that discontinuation of service will be life threatening or pose a serious threat to the health and safety of a resident of the premise where service is provided,, AND, The customer demonstrates that they are financially unable to pay for residential service within the normal billing cycle. (Customer is deemed unable to pay if any member of the household is a current recipient of CalWORKS, CalFresh, general assistance, Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment Program, or California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,…, AND, The customer is willing to enter into payment arrangements, temporary deferred or reduction of payments, or alternative payment schedules consistent with this policy. The City may choose which payment option to offer and accept. It should result in repayment of the outstanding balance in no more than 12 months. Payment arrangements longer than 12 months may be granted if the City finds that a…, Landlord Customers of Single-Family Residential Properties, When the customer is a landlord and the account is delinquent and subject to discontinuation of service, the City shall make every good faith effort to inform the residential occupants, by means of written notice, that service will be terminated at least 7 days prior to the termination. The notice shall also inform the occupants that they have the right to become customers without being required…, Landlord Customers of Multi-Family Residential Properties, When the account services a multi-family residential building, the City will not discontinue service for non-payment of utility charges. Pursuant to, Hayward Municipal Code §11-2.48, , unpaid utility charges on residential multi-family buildings will continue to be added as a special assessment to the owner’s Alameda County property tax bill. No resident of a multi- family residential building will have their services discontinued due to the delinquency of a property owner., Procedure for Customers to Contest or Appeal a Utility Bill, A customer who desires to dispute the accuracy of the charges on a utility bill shall, no later than 30 days from the date of the original bill, submit a written request to the City’s Revenue Manager, or designated representative, for a review of the bill. The Revenue Manager, or designee, is authorized to correct an erroneous bill. The customer shall be given written notification of the decision…, PDF copies of the policy, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
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The Hayward Farmers Market is located on Watkins, between B and C Streets, next to Hayward City Hall Plaza. For more than 20 years, the farmers market in Hayward has been the place for the local community to get their fill of fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Hayward Farmers Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, from 9 am to 1 pm., The Hayward market features over 35 farmers, food purveyors, and artisans selling:, Locally grown and organic produce Local seafood Pastured eggs Cheese Nuts Honey Breads and baked goods Plants and fresh-cut flowers Pre-packed and hot foods Artisanal crafts and jewelry Plentiful parking for the farmers market in Hayward can be found in the B Street/Mission Blvd garage (enter on Mission Blvd). The Hayward market is also just one block from the BART station. Come out and join in…, What's Fresh Blog, . Joey Garcia, Market Manager -, Email, Agricultural Institute of Marin, 400 Smith Ranch Road, Suite D San Rafael, CA 94903 (800) 897-3276 Apply To Be Vendor
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Evaluation Tabulation, RFQuote No. 25-037:, Mission Blvd. Lane Removal Pilot Project, Response Deadline:, March 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., Report Generated:, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Selected Vendor Totals: , Vendor, Total, Chrisp Company $102,602.00 The Design Build Inc. $155,231.28
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In compliance with , California Government Code Section 54220, , the City of Hayward announces its intent to sell the surplus property listed in the table below. , Surplus Property List, SITE LOCATION MAP SITE DETAILS 3788 Depot Rd. Hayward, CA 94545, Site Address/Intersection: , 3788 Depot Rd. Hayward, CA 94545 , Assessor Parcel Number:, 439-0070-006-01 , General Plan Designation:, Industrial Cooridor , Zoning Designation: , General Industrial , Parcel Size:, 0.73 , Existing Use:, Hayward Navigation Center/Interim Housing Depot Road/Whitesell Street map, Site Address/Intersection:, Depot Road/Whitesell Street Hayward, CA 94545 , Assessor Parcel Number:, 439-0070-006-02 , General Plan Designation:, Industrial Cooridor , Zoning Designation: , General Industrial , Parcel Size:, 0.24 , Existing Use:, Vacant , Interested Parties, Interested entities are advised to review the , Surplus Land Act, (Government Code Sections 54220-54234) for further requirements. Per , Government Code Section 54222, , interested parties have 60 days from the date of this notice to express interest in acquiring the property. This timeline begins upon receipt of the notice via certified mail or email. Expressions of interest will initiate a minimum 90-day negotiation period, as outlined in , Government Code Section 54223, . However, this does not obligate the City to sell the property. If no agreement is reached regarding the sales price and terms, the City may market the property to the general public. In accordance with , Government Code Section 54227, , priority will be given to entities proposing housing developments where at least 25% of the units are affordable to lower-income households. If multiple proposals meet this requirement, priority will be determined as follows: The total number of affordable units proposed. The lowest average affordability level if proposals include an equal number of affordable units., To express interest, submit written notice within 60 days of receiving this notification to, : Amy Cole-Bloom, Community Services Manager City of Hayward 777 B St. Hayward, CA 94541 Questions may be directed to , communityservices@hayward-ca.gov, mailto: communityservices@hayward-ca.gov or by calling (, 510) 583-4250, ., Notices of Availability/Offers to Sell Surplus Property, Notices below are listed from newest to oldest. Jan. 22, 2025, Additional Resources, California Department of Housing & Community Development:, Notices of Available Locally-Owned Surplus Land
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“Hayward Open for Business” is a new video series that highlights the resilience and diversity of our small business community. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, these entrepreneurs endured unprecedented economic disruptions. Closures of non-essential businesses, prohibitions on indoor dining and rapidly changing consumer spending patterns beginning in March 2020 led to over 450 Hayward…, Videos, :, Episode 1: Habibis Birria, In this episode of “Hayward Open for Business” we meet the owners of Habibi’s Birria, a MexiTerranean Food restaurant that combines the best of both cultures to create culinary delights like their Gyro Burrito Supreme with lamb and garlic sauce. All meats are Halal. Habibi’s is located at 26005 Eden Landing Road, 510/935-8811., Watch the entire playlist here
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