The City of Brentwood Utility Bills are due upon receipt and if not paid on or before the due date, a delinquency penalty of 5% of the unpaid balance, will be added to the following month’s bill.

There is no grace period and the city accepts no responsibility for non-receipt or delay in receipt of bills, except in circumstances which are under its direct control.

Brentwood residents will receive one bill each month for your water, sewer, and garbage services. Mailing and due dates are dependent upon the service location within 1 of the 4 City “zones”. 

 If you’re starting or operating a business in Brentwood, you must obtain a Business Tax Certificate. Even if you conduct business in Brentwood from an office located outside of Brentwood, you are required to obtain a Business Tax Certificate. 

 Once you have completed your application and paid your fees, the Business Tax Certificate will be emailed within 10 working days.  Your receipt will serve as proof of your Business Tax Certificate. 

 Businesses are taxed based on their estimated gross receipts for the first year in the City of Brentwood. The tax rate can be calculated on the City’s Business Tax Calculator or on the Business Tax Certificate application form 

 Your license is current for the license year in which you obtain it and must be renewed each July 1st as long as you are in business. 

 Every business must meet zoning and building requirements to ensure that its business category and site are compatible BEFORE SIGNING any leases and moving in. Check with County Zoning/Planning Department, (925) 335-1381, to make sure you locate your business at an address where it is allowed and that it does not heavily impact the neighborhood or require special parking consideration. 

 Yes. Even if you conduct business on a part-time, limited, or hobby-related basis, you are required to obtain a current Business License.  

Yes, the ownership change may increase one's property tax. But if the property transfer is between parent and child then it may not result in reappraisal and an increase in the tax. For more information, please contact at (925) 313-7400. 

If you are a new property owner then you will receive an exemption application within 90 to 120 days after you recorded the deed. You will also receive the notice of supplement property assessment along with the exemption application. If you don't receive the application within 120 days then please contact at (925) 313-7481. 

Yes, tax exemptions are available for disabled veterans and their spouses. If a veteran is 100% disab7led or blind during his duty in the Armed forces then he or his wife are eligible for a homestead exemption of up to $150,000. Please file an application to the Assessor's office or call at (925) 313-481 if you have any queries. 

You can find all the guidance documents issued by CDPH here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Guidance.aspx

You can follow the daily updates on COVID-19 issued by CDPH here.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.

Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who get COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.

People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

You can find a detailed map with the spread of the cases here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

You can read more about what the CDC recommends here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html

TSA does not require children (under 18) to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need acceptable identification. For a current list, visit TSA’s website at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.

No. The federal compliant REAL ID driver license or ID card is optional.

If you have a valid U.S. passport or U.S. passport card, military ID, or other federally approved identification, you may use this it as your form of identification to board a domestic flight or enter certain federal facilities after the new federal requirements begin October 1, 2020.  

If you know you will not be boarding a domestic flight or visiting a secure federal facility or military base, you do not need a REAL ID driver license or ID card.

You do not need a REAL ID driver license or ID card to do any of the following:

• Apply for or receive federal benefits (Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, etc.)
• Enter a post office or other federal facility that does not require identification.
• Visit a hospital or receive life-saving services
• Ride Amtrak or other public ground transportation

You will need a REAL ID driver license or ID card if you want to continue using your driver license or ID card to do any of the following:

• Board a domestic flight starting October 1, 2020.
• Enter secure federal facilities or military bases starting October 1, 2020. (Note: Check with the federal facility/military base before your visit to verify their identification requirements.)
• Purchase firearms or ammunition. (Note: Check with the firearms dealer you plan to visit to verify their identification requirements)

To register to vote in California, you must be:

• A United States citizen and a resident of California
• 18 years old or older on Election Day
• Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony
• Not prohibited from voting by a court because of mental incompetency 

To register online, you will need:

• Your California driver license or California identification card number,
• The last four digits of your social security number and
• Your date of birth.

Your information will be provided to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to retrieve a copy of your DMV signature.

If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still use this form to apply to register to vote by completing the online interview by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 15th calendar day before an election.

To receive Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payments in California, you must meet all eligibility requirements when filing a claim and when certifying for benefits. 

When filing for UI benefits in California, you must have earned enough wages during the base period to establish a claim, and be:

• Totally or partially unemployed.
• Unemployed through no fault of your own.
• Physically able to work.
• Available for work.
• Ready and willing to accept work immediately.
• Actively looking for work.

A base period is a specific 12-month term the EDD uses to see if you earned enough wages to establish a UI claim. 

In the state of California, your weekly UI benefit amount can range from $40 to $450 per week. The California Economic Development Department will verify your eligibility and wage information to determine your weekly benefit amount (WBA).

You can also get an estimate using this UI calculator. 

 No.  There is no deadline to enroll in Medi-Cal. You can apply at any time during the year. 

 If you have questions about your coverage under Medi-Cal managed care, you can call your health plan’s customer service representatives directly, just as you would under any other health coverage plan.  To access the Medi-Cal managed care health plan directory, please log on to: Medi-Cal Managed Care: Health Plan Directory.​ 

 More than 400 hospitals and approximately 130,000 doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and other health care providers participate in the Medi-Cal program to provide medically necessary services to members