Overview:
Description of the District Boundaries
The District includes all of Alameda County and Contra Costa County. Murray Township in eastern Alameda County and Liberty Union High School District in eastern Contra Costa County are exempt from the assessment.
Areas to be Improved
The acquisitions and improvements to be maintained, improved, and serviced by the assessments include parklands, trails, and related parkland access improvements throughout the District.
Description of Improvements
The operations, maintenance, and servicing include, but are not limited to: trail maintenance, culvert service and repair, drinking fountains repair, entry structure repair, erosion control, fence repair, fire suppression, inlet, pipeline and outfall service and repair, litter control, mowing, painting, ranger patrol, repaving/crack repair, restroom maintenance, sign maintenance, stair tread repair, tree/shrubbery trim and removal, weed abatement, landscaping, grading and soil preparation. The operations, maintenance, and service include personnel, electrical energy, utilities such as water, materials, contractual services, administrative costs, and other items as necessary.
Specific resources for the six Zones of Benefit, including operation, maintenance, and service of trails, regional parks, and supporting facilities are included within these improvements.
The level of construction, operation, maintenance, and servicing will be consistent with the standards defined in the EBRPD Master Plan. All revenue requirements reflect the funding necessary to achieve an acceptable standard that ensures that facilities used by community residents will be appropriate in terms of aesthetics, environmental, and safety considerations. Any plans for these improvements will be filed with the EBRPD.
Rates
The assessment is levied at a flat rate based on land use classification. Please refer to the table below:
| Land Use Classification | Rate |
| Single Family Residential | $5.44 per unit |
| Multi-Family Residential (2 or more units) | $2.72 per unit |
| Commercial and Industrial | $5.44 per unit |
Low-Income Senior Discount Application:
A low-income senior discount is available for residential parcels each fiscal year. If approved, the applicant will receive a 50% discount off their rate. Applications are due by June 30 of each calendar year, for the next fiscal year. To qualify for a low-income senior discount, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Applicant must be 62 years of age or older; and
- The property tax bill must be in applicant’s name or spouse’s name; and
- Applicant must be sole user of the facilities, except for your spouse and/or legal dependent; and
- 4. For Fiscal Year 2026/27, the applicant’s maximum household gross income cannot exceed:
| Household | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 persons | $3,525.00 | $42,300 |
| 3 persons | $4,441.67 | $53,300 |
| 4 persons | $5,358.33 | $64,300 |
The deadline has passed to apply for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Please contact us closer to February/March 2027 at 888.892.2480 or email us at applications@nbsgov.com for information about the application regarding the 2027/28 Fiscal Year.