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Interested in Affordable Housing? The Town of Colma owns one affordable housing unit and a small senior housing apartment complex called Creekside Villas.  Vacancies in these facilities are rare, and are managed for the Town by a property management consultant, Hildebrand Properties.  They can be reached at (650) 755-0610. Other resources are as follows: San...

The Town does not have a down payment or financing assistance program to help first time homebuyers purchase a home.  However, there are a wide range of local, County, State and other programs presently available to interested first time homebuyers in San Mateo County. Because each of the agencies or programs listed below will have...

Lower income Colma residents have access to some nonprofits that offer free home improvements. These nonprofits help ensure the habitability of the Colma housing stock and prevent households from having to move unnecessarily because they cannot afford to pay for minor repairs. Rebuilding Together Rebuilding Together is a volunteer-driven nonprofit housing rehabilitation services provider. Rebuilding Together...

The Colma Police Department is made up of 28 women and men who take great pride in providing excellent police service to our community. Among our police, dispatch and detective duties, we also have a motorcycle officer, bicycle patrol officers, a member attached to the Daly City/North County SWAT team, tactical dispatchers, a Community Service...

THE VICTIMS’ BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2008On November 4, 2008, the People of the State of California approved Proposition 9, the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law. This measure amends the California Constitution to provide additional rights to victims.This sheet contains specific sections of the Victims’ Bill of Rights and resources....

Partner with us to help keep Colma a safe community! HOW TO START A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 1. If you already know some of your neighbors you are partway there! 2. Appoint a Block Captain and Co-Captain. 3. Contact your neighbors on your block and invite them to your BLOCK MEETING. 4....

Police Department Services Note: Exact change or personal check accepted (no second party checks or credit cards). Other Services Attorney Requests for Audio / Video Attorney requests for Audio/Video is $25.00 per copy for one of the following; audio cassette, video tape, CD-R, or DVD-R.  (Fees are to be paid in advance) Vehicle Release / Recovery...

Administrative Code Colma Administrative Code – Table of Contents Colma Administrative Code – Chapter 1 – Organization, Functions & General Provisions Colma Administrative Code – Chapter 2 – Community Programs Colma Administrative Code – Chapter 3 – Personnel Policies Colma Administrative Code – Chapter 4 – Financial Management Colma Administrative Code – Chapter 5 –...

What could or will Colma look like in 2040?  By state law, each city and town in California must have a General Plan which includes 7 mandated elements. The Town has an excellent General Plan that was prepared in 1999 and updated in March 2022. The adopted 2040 General Plan can be found on the...

1651 Hillside Boulevard Conditional Use Permit and Design Review at Olivet Cemetery Project was approved by the City Council at the 6/28/23 Regular Council Meeting. Project Planner: Claire Smith csmith@colma.ca.gov Raising Cane’s (Conditional Use Permit/Design Review) Project was approved by the Zoning Administrator at a public hearing on 6/30/23. Project Planner: Gina Paolini ginap@csgengr.com 475...

The Town of Colma Planning Department can assist citizens with general inquiries about housing resources.  Due to Colma’s small size, the Town does not have a housing division.  Housing resources are provided by other agencies in San Mateo County. Links to their respective websites are found in the submenu.  If you do not find an...

New Requirements for Recycling in Colma Recycling Permits are Required Effective July 1, 2012, individuals or organizations (non-franchised[1]) that collect and transport recyclable material in Colma are required to obtain a Recycling Permit from the Town of Colma.  Recycling Permits are available by submitting the permit application, paying a Recycling Permit fee and a business registration...

Marketing & Brand Development, Supporting Retail, and Future Land Use On June 22, 2022 The City Council accepted a 2-year work plan recommended by the Council’s ad hoc Economic Development Committee and the City Manager.  The Fiscal Years 2022-23 & 2023-24 Work Plan (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024) is designed to advance the...

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