Standing Strong for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Standing Strong for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The City of San Mateo celebrates the rich diversity among our community and stands firmly against all forms of racism, anti-immigrant sentiment, xenophobia and implicit bias. As we all reflect on recent...

Affordable Housing Applications Now Open for New Development

Affordable Housing Applications Now Open for New Development

We’re pleased to announce the upcoming opening of Montara, a new affordable housing development in the Bay Meadows neighborhood of San Mateo. The property is nearing completion and appl...

New Fees for Using Credit or Debit Cards to Pay for City Services

New Fees for Using Credit or Debit Cards to Pay for City Services

Starting July 1, customers who use a credit or debit card to make payments with the City of San Mateo will be subject to service fees. Companies that process credit or debit card transaction...

San Mateo City Council Adopts Fiscal Year Budget

San Mateo City Council Adopts Fiscal Year Budget

Fiscal Sustainability Plan Aims to Address Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic and Deficit 

June 17, 2020 — The City Council adopted a $262.3 million budget for the coming Fiscal Year 202...

Pile Driving Begins on Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

Pile Driving Begins on Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

Our Clean Water Program is progressing to Phase 2 of the upgrade and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant on Detroit Drive. This marks a significant milestone in the five-year-long improvem...

The Results are in! Check Out Our 2020 Community Survey

The Results are in! Check Out Our 2020 Community Survey 

In the our ongoing efforts to engage the public and be responsive to the community’s interests, we partnered with the independent firm True North Research to conduct a survey about...

Hillsdale Caltrain Station Temporarily Closes

Hillsdale Caltrain Station Temporary Closure 

Beginning Saturday May 16, Caltrain’s Hillsdale Station will temporarily close for up to six months as part of the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project.

During the closure, trains will not ser...

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