Community Development

During the Shelter-in-Place order related to COVID-19, the Community Development Department (CDD) will be closed to the public. 

During this time CDD’s internal operations will continue on a limited basis. Information on what services are available is posted on www.cityofsanmateo.org/coronavirus.

Contact information for each Division is posted on the right column of this page. Staff in non-essential functions will be working remotely to the extent possible, so please expect some delay in responses.  
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Plans, Permits and Inspections Go Online with Our Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal!

Customer Self-Service (CSS) PortalSkip the line…now you can track permits, planning applications, code enforcement cases, business tax records, and request inspections online from anywhere, at any time using a computer, tablet, or smartphone!

The Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal let’s you search records by address, date range, permit number, or parcel number – you can also use the interactive map search feature. You no longer need to call or come into City Hall during business hours to request inspections or look up current and past records – everything’s online and available to you 24/7 from any electronic device. 

Visit the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal today!