Firewise - Outdoor Event at City Hall Saturday, Dec. 11

Are You Firewise? Free Wildfire Safety Event at City Hall 

Join the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department to learn about how you can protect yourself, your family and your property from the dangers of wildfire.

Firewise is Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1...

New Affordable Housing Redevelopment to Begin Construction Downtown

Nonprofit MidPen Housing will begin construction in the coming weeks on a affordable apartment community known as Kiku Crossing and a new publicly-accessible parking garage on two city-owned sites. Two surface parking lots will close during construction.

What Can We Do About the High Cost of Housing? Take a Quick Survey

What Can We Do About the High Cost of Housing?

Did you know the City is required to plan for thousands of new homes in the coming years? We want to hear your ideas about how we can help promote housing that is more affordable and a great place to live.

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Landscaping? Go Electric With Our New Leaf Blower Rebate Program

Landscaping? Go Electric! 

Do you hire landscapers? Encourage them to sign up for our new Electric Leaf Blower Rebate program! The program offers a rebate for residents and commercial landscapers and gardeners.

Residents can receive a rebate up to ...

Minimum Wage Increases Starting Jan. 1, 2022

Starting Jan. 1, 2022, the hourly minimum wage will increase to $16.20 for all employees working within the City of San Mateo limits. The City of San Mateo’s hourly minimum wage applies to all businesses within city limits, regardless of size.

Are You a Senior? Check Out Our Resources & Senior Center Programs

San Mateo Senior Center – Services & Free Membership

Did you know that you can sign up to become a member of the San Mateo Senior Center? Membership is free and everyone is welcome! The Senior Center, located at 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, se...