400 County Center
- Assessment Appeals
- Board of Supervisors
- Budget, Policy and Performance Office
- Cafeteria
- County Counsel
- County Manager/Clerk of the Board
- District Attorney/Public Administrator
- Jury Assembly Room
- Probation Department - Adult Services
- Sheriff's Office (and fingerprinting services)
- Superior Court of California
500 County Center
- Southern Branch Traffic & Small Claims
455 County Center
- Employee & Public Services
- Parks
- Planning & Building Division
- Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO)
- Facilities Maintenance & Operations
- Human Resources
- Information Services Dept.
- Revenue Services
- Sustainability
555 County Center
- Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder
- Controller's Office
- Department of Child Support Services
- Office of Emergency Services
- Public Works Department
- Real Property Division
- Tax Collector - Treasurer
455 County Center Services Updates
Revenue Services:
Currently closed to the public
For general inquiries, please call 650-363-4155 or email revenuemaster@smcgov.org
The County encourages customers to pay their accounts on-line, over the phone or by using the drop box located at 455 County Center, Redwood City.
You may pay online at revenueservices.smcgov.org or call 1-877-496-0510
Planning and Building:
Currently closed to the public
For general inquiries call 650-363-4161 (voicemail checked daily)
General Inquiries: plngbldg@smcgov.org
Planning/Zoning Inquiries: planningprojects@smcgov.org
Building Inquiries: buildingcounter@smcgov.org
Submit Building or Planning Permit Application: buildingcounter@smcgov.org , planningprojects@smcgov.org
Schedule Appointment to Pick up Building Permit: buildingcounter@smcgov.org or call 650-599-7310
Schedule a construction inspection: 650-306-8415
Check building or planning permit status: https://aca.accela.com/smcgov
Information on Code Compliance: codecompliant@smcgov.org for complaints or inquiries
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo):
Currently closed to the public
Visit their website at www.sanmateolafco.org
Contact:
- Martha Poyatos, 650-363-4224 or send an email to mpoyatos@smcgov.org
- Rob Bartoli, 650-363-1857 or send an email to rbartoli@smcgov.org
Information Services Department:
For contact information, please refer to the ISD website at isd.smcgov.org
Office of Sustainability:
Currently closed to the public
For general inquiries, please call 1-888-442-2666 or send an email to sustainability@smcgov.org
To submit Waste Management Plans please visit: www.smcgov.wastetracking.com
Parks Department:
Currently closed to the public
For County Parks related inquiries, please call 650-363-4020 or visit their website at https://parks.smcgov.org
Human Resources:
Currently closed to the public
Telephone services available Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm or by email.
For general HR inquiries contact 650-363-4343 or send an email to hrwebmaster@smcgov.org
We apologize for any inconveniences and we thank you for your understanding.
555 County Center Services Updates
Assessor Clerk Recorder Elections (ACRE):
Currently closed to the public
Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm - services available online, email, telephone, and by regular mail
For more information, please call 650-363-4500 or visit their website at smcacre.org
Hours and dates are subject to change
Treasurer Tax Collector's Office:
The Tax Collector’s Office is open to the public from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Telephone services available Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
For tax assistance, please call 866-220-0308 or send an email to TaxMaster@smcgov.org
For treasurer assistance, please call 650-363-4580, Option #2, or send an email to TreasMaster@smcgov.org
Department of Child Support Services:
Currently closed to the public
Telephone services available Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm at 1-866-901-3212 or send an email to smcdcss@smcgov.org
For more information, please visit their website at dcss.smcgov.org
Controller’s Office:
Currently closed to the public
Please call 650-363-4777 or send an email to controller@smcgov.org for assistance.
Real Property:
Currently closed to the public
For General Inquiries, please send an email to realproperty@smcgov.org
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG):
Currently closed to the public
Services from C/CAG are available by appointment only until further notice.
Please send an email to mguilles@smcgov.org or leave a voice message at 650-599-1406.
C/CAG staff will respond to your inquiry within one to two business days.
Department of Public Works (DPW):
Currently closed to the public
Telephone services available Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
For general inquiries, call 650-363-4100 or send an email to DPW_info@smcgov.org
For water or sewer emergencies, please call 650-363-4100.
Sewer/Sanitation Districts: sewers@smcgov.org (non-emergency only)
Water (CSA 7 and CSA 11): Please direct all inquiries to 650-363-4100
Streetlights: 650-599-1407 or streetlights@smcgov.org
Maps/Survey/Purchase of Plans and Specs: DPW_surveying@smcgov.org
We apologize for any inconveniences and we thank you for your understanding.
View services information in Spanish or Chinese
Parking
VISITORS: The County Parking Structure (see map above) provides the most convenient parking for visitors. Parking is $1.00 per hour, with a four hour maximum. Payment methods include debit/credit cards, coins, and paper bills, and receipts are issued. First floor parking is free after 5:00 p.m. M - F and all day on weekends. There are two other public lots within a few blocks of County Center (marked with a blue 'P' on the map). There is also some street parking in the area. Street parking is metered and takes quarters, and most meters have a one or two hour maximum.
JURY PERMIT PARKING: Jurors with a permit may park in the lot outside of the County Parking Structure, near the corner of Middlefield Road and Veterans Blvd.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
If you prefer to use public transportation, you may visit 511.org to plan your trip. Caltrain, SamTrans and Bay Area Bike Share stations are all close by.
Driving Directions
Southbound (from San Francisco)
- Take 101 South to WHIPPLE AVENUE exit (this places you on VETERANS BOULEVARD)
- Continue on VETERANS BOULEVARD for .6 miles
- Turn right on MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
- Make immediate right to park in the Government Center Parking Structure
Northbound (from San Jose)
- Take Hwy 101 North to CA-84 WEST/WOODSIDE ROAD exit
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto WOODSIDE ROAD
- Turn right on VETERANS BOULEVARD and proceed for .8 miles
- Turn left on MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
- Make immediate right to park in the Government Center Parking Structure
From Hwy 280 North
- Take CA-84/WOODSIDE ROAD exit and turn right onto WOODSIDE ROAD. Proceed for approximately 4 miles.
- Turn left on VETERANS BOULEVARD and proceed for .8 miles
- Turn left on MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
- Make immediate right to park in the Government Center Parking Structure
From Hwy 280 South
- Take CA-84/WOODSIDE ROAD exit and turn left onto WOODSIDE ROAD. Proceed for approximately 4 miles.
- Turn left on VETERANS BOULEVARD and proceed for .8 miles
- Turn left on MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
- Make immediate right to park in the Government Center Parking Structure