The City of Hayward is currently applying for a Prohousing Designation, Increasing the availability of housing statewide is critical to improve the quality of life of all Californians and to ending homelessness. The 2019-2020 Budget Act in California provided a spectrum of support, incentives, and accountability measures to meet California’s housing goals, and provided for the establishment of the state's , Prohousing Designation Program, . The benefits of applying include recognition of the City’s efforts to support the development of housing, eligibility to apply for the Prohousing Incentive Program, and increased competitiveness for specific affordable housing funding programs. The City’s application will be evaluated based on proposed and enacted policies related to the following categories: Favorable Zoning and Land Use;…, written comments online
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Hayward City Council voted on December 17, 2024, to adopt a new Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance, which takes effect January 17, 2025. , Read the new Ordinance here, . Landlords are required to notify tenants about the new law by February 17th., The Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO) Includes, Permanent Relocation Assistance:, Consistent with the state's Tenant Protection Act enacted state-wide in January 2020, permanent relocation assistance is required for certain units if tenants are displaced through no-fault just cause terminations. Permanent Relocation Assistance payments are to take the form of either one month's rent or the waiver of last month's rent. See the summary document linked in the Important Documents…, Temporary Relocation Assistance:, Required for all units if a tenant is temporarily displaced for significant repairs related to code compliance, major remodel, or damaging natural events which have not been caused by the tenant or a guest of the tenant. See the summary document linked in the Important Documents section of this page for more information about what units are exempt from this provision. The Rent Review Office will…, New Noticing Requirements, Under the amended Ordinance, landlords are required to: Notify current tenants of their rights under the Relocation Assistance Ordinance within 30 days of the effective date (see Important Forms & Documents below for resources) Notify all future tenants of the Relocation Assistance Ordinance prior to entering a new tenancy (see Important Forms & Documents below for resources), Landlords have until February 17, 2025, to comply with these requirements., Important Forms & Documents, The Rent Review Office is in the process of developing resources to assist landlords in meeting these requirements. Please check this page frequently, as staff will continue to update this page with more resources related to the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance. , Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance Summary, : Landlords must include this summary or a copy of the Ordinance when they notice tenants of the new Ordinance., English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Tenant Relocation Assistance Regulations:, The Regulations provide guidance and standards for implementing the TRAO., English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Tenant Relocation Assistance Noticing Form:, Landlords can use this form to notify tenants of the new Ordinance and their right to relocation payments., English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Permanent Relocation Form:, Landlords can use this form along with notice of termination to notify tenants of their right to payment., English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Temporary Relocation Form:, Landlords must fill out this form when tenants need to vacate the unit due to substantial repairs., English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
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Download Water & Waste Water Service Rates Sheet, Water Rates and Charges, What do water rates pay for?, Water rates pay for the cost of purchasing and delivering water to customers and are determined through an assessment of revenue requirements and anticipated water purchase volumes. Bi-monthly water bills consist of two parts. The water usage rate pays for the cost of distributing water and is charged per unit of water used. This volumetric rate pays for costs associated with purchasing wholesale…, What is a typical water bill? , One ccf of water equals 748 gallons. A typical Single Family Residential customer in Hayward uses an average of 150 gallons per day, or 12 ccf of water per bi-monthly billing period. , Water Usage Rates, On June 17, 2025, the Hayward City Council adopted the water rates effective October 1, 2025, and October 1, 2026. Residential water rates will increase by 6% in FY 2026 and another 6% in FY 2027. The following table lists the adopted water service charges. Residential Rates for Single Family and Multi-Family* Usage Effective 10/1/2025 Effective 10/1/2026 1-8 CCF $8.01 $8.50 9-18 CCF $9.49 $10.06…, *Based on average usage per dwelling unit, Non-Residential Usage Effective 10/1/2025 Effective 10/1/2026 1-110 CCF $8.69 $9.22 >110 CCF $10.20 $10.82 Irrigation Usage Effective 10/1/2025 Effective 10/1/2026 1-170 CCF $10.27 $10.89 >170 CCF $13.06 $13.85 Hydrant Usage Effective 10/1/2025 Effective 10/1/2026 All usages $9.67 $10.26 , Bi-monthly Water Service Fees, Residential & Non-Residential Meter Size Effective 10/1/2024 Effective 10/1/2025 Effective 10/1/2026 5/8 inch $39.00 $41.34 $43.82 5/8 inch - Low Income Residential $13.66 $14.48 $15.35 3/4 inch $54.41 $57.67 $61.14 3/4 inch - Low Income ResidentialL $19.06 $20.20 $21.42 1 inch $85.25 $90.37 $95.79 1 inch - Low Income Residential $29.85 $31.64 $33.54 1 1/2 inch $162.34 $172.08 $182.40 2 inch…, Sewer Usage Tiers and Rates, What do sewer rates pay for?, Sewer service charges pay for the cost of collecting, treating and disposing of wastewater. Rate calculations are consistent with industry practices to ensure that sufficient revenues are collected to operate and maintain the system and cover all obligations of the Wastewater Operating Fund. Sewer service charges are billed as standard fixed amounts for residential customers and as a cost per…, How will the adopted sewer rates change?, Residential sewer rates are increasing annually to achieve a total rate revenue up to 12% in each of the five years. The following table lists the adopted sewer service charges. Monthly Residential Sewer Charges Customer Type Effective 10/1/2024 Effective 7/1/2025 Effective 7/1/2026 Effective 7/1/2027 Effective 7/1/2028 Effective 7/1/2029 Standard Residential (single-family unit & 2-4 units…, * Sewer bills calculated based on actual wastewater strength and volume, Non-residential sewer rates are increasing annually to achieve a total rate revenue up to 12% in each of the five years. If you need assistance in calculating the impact of the rate adjustments, please contact the Utilities Billing at (510) 583-4600 or by email at hss@hayward-ca.gov .
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Select how you would like to pay your sewer bill from the options below:
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The City of Hayward will hold a first raising of the Pan-African flag on City Hall Plaza at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 22, in commemoration of Black History month and to begin a new tradition of recognition of the African Diaspora and struggles for Black liberation, freedom and equity. The flag-raising ceremony will be led by Hayward elected and community leaders, is open to the public, and will be…
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The City of Hayward will continue to require the wearing of masks by all visitors to City Hall, Hayward Public Library and other City facilities through at least the end of February as a continuing public health and workplace-safety measure. Effective Wednesday, the State of California and County of Alameda are relaxing indoor masking mandates, dropping the requirement except in certain settings…, recommend strongly, the wearing of masks in indoor settings in which unvaccinated people may be present. If you have questions, please contact airport staff at 510-293-8678 during regular business hours or at 510-385-1104 at other times. Thanks for your cooperation. Doug McNeeley, C.M., C.A.E. Airport Manager
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February 18, 2022, Contact, : Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov, Hayward, Police, Department, Holding, DUI, Checkpoint March 4th., Hayward, Calif. – The Hayward Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint March 4, 2022, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Hayward. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, January 30-February 5, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 39 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,982 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 1, Weekly Reports Taken:, 211 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 9, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,309 , Theft , , 18, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 13, Robbery , , 5, Vehicle Theft , , 45, Mental Health Calls , , 17, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, , Significant Incidents, Shooting:, On 01/30/2022, at 3:20 AM, officers responded to the 26000 block of Peterman Ave regarding the report of a shooting into a residence. Officers arrived on scene and located evidence that a shooting had taken place. No injuries were reported. (Report #2022-005629), Recovered Stolen Vehicle/Suspected Narcotics for Sale/Catalytic Converter Theft:, On 01/30/2022, at 1:44 PM, officers responded to an auto burglary in progress near the 31000 block of Wiegman Rd. The suspects fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival but were located inside a vehicle by officers a short time later. A record check of the vehicle revealed it to be stolen. The occupants were taken into custody, and an inventory of the vehicle revealed a large quantity of…, Carjacking:, On 02/05/2022, at 7:35 AM, the victim was loading items into his vehicle while the engine was running near the 29000 block of Tampa Ave. The victim was approached by two suspects, one of which assaulted the victim. Both suspects got into the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene. (Report #2022-006933), Robbery:, On 02/02/2022, at 4:28 PM, the victim walked out of a business near the 800 block of Southland Dr when he was approached by two suspects. The suspects brandished firearms and took property from the victim before they fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-0037727), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, February 6-12, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 50 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,947 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 185 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,771 , Theft , , 14, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 11, Robbery , , 2, Vehicle Theft , , 39, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, Significant Incidents, Trespass:, On 02/08/2022, at 8:03 PM, officers responded to the report of a subject with a knife, trespassing inside a vacant residence near the 22000 block of Flagg St. A perimeter was set, and announcements were made for the subject to come outside. After several minutes of negotiating, the subject walked out and was taken into custody. (Report #2022-007645), Attempted Robbery:, On 02/10/2022, at 5:57 PM, officers responded to the report of several subjects walking into a business near the 800 block of Southland Dr with firearms. Officers arrived on scene, took the subjects into custody, and recovered several firearms with each of the suspects. (Report #2022-08085), Assault With a Deadly Weapon:, On 02/11/2022, at 9:39 PM, the victim was standing outside near the 27000 block of Leidig Ct when he was approached by the two suspects. The suspects assaulted the victim with an object and fled the scene on foot. (Report #2022-008337), Attempted Carjacking:, On 02/12/2022, at 7:45 PM, the victim was sitting in her vehicle near the 24000 block of Hesperian Blvd when she was approached by the suspects. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and attempted to take the victim’s vehicle. The victim ran from the scene with the vehicle’s keys, so the suspects fled on foot. (Report #2022-008492), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Police Airport Access Card Application
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