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Discover
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Look Deeper
People throughout the Bay Area and beyond are quickly discovering what makes Hayward such an exceptional place to live, work and play.
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Residents
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Welcome home
From the peaks of the eastern hills to the city's pristine shoreline, 150,000 people call Hayward home and nearly 65,000 pursue their education in the Heart of the Bay. Find the resources you need here.
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Business
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Where opportunity lives
Let's build something great together.
Today's Bay Area is arguably the most competitive business environment in the United States. We get that. A "business friendly" location isn't enough; you need a partner who shares your goals. Luckily, you picked Hayward.
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Services
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Find what you need. Fast.
Chances are, you're not here to hang out. When you visit our website, you're trying to get something done, like report graffiti, pay your water bill or find out how to get a building permit. We're working hard to make the services we provide accessible, understandable and easy to use.
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Your Government
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Working for You
Our council-manager form of government combines the strong civic leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed city manager. Beyond all else, we are a service organization, and we are here to serve you, the public. We're doing our part to drive Hayward forward.
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Your Environment
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Your Hayward Environment
We need everyone's involvement to protect and strengthen Hayward’s environment. This site is a one-stop shop for the resources you need to go green at home, at work, and in your community. Thank you for everything you do to keep Hayward great for future generations!
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Hayward Student Featured on Youth Radio
Pauline Ortega's story, "Growing Up Undocumented in a Sanctuary City," was recently featured on Youth Radio. Check it out below.
Ms. Ortega will be entering her senior year at Impact Academy in Hayward in the fall. She is a member of Youth Radio and participates in the Youth Advisory Group for the Hayward Library’s South Hayward branch, the Weekes’ Library.
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News Release, Police Department, Public Safety
Fatal Hit and Run Collision - Miami Avenue and Coronado Street
December 23, 2024 -
News Release, Police Department, Public Safety
Arrest made in homicide that took place near the 24000 block of Silva Avenue
December 19, 2024 -
City Government, News Release
Ana Alvarez appointed Hayward City Manager
December 18, 2024 -
City Government, Community
Transform your commute with a $2,000 e-bike incentive
December 16, 2024
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Library Closure: December 23 2024 - January 4 2025
December 21, 2024 -
City Hall and Nonessential Services Closure: Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 - Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
December 5, 2024 -
City Hall and nonessential services closure: Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
November 1, 2024
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