Several agencies, none of them a city. Contra Costa County issues permits and fixes roads, the volunteer Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District covers fire, the Crockett Community Services District runs the sewer system and parks, EBMUD supplies water, and the County Sheriff handles law enforcement.
Here is who to call for each one, so the first leak, permit or pothole after you move in is not a mystery.
Why is there no “City of Crockett”?
Crockett never incorporated, so the county government fills the role a city would. You may still see “City of Crockett” on a listing or even a public website. It is not a city.
Crockett’s elected voice on county matters is the District 5 County Supervisor, Shanelle Scales-Preston, who took office in January 2025 (Contra Costa County, District 5 page, checked September 24, 2026). Unlike several nearby unincorporated towns, Crockett has no Municipal Advisory Council; the county’s list of advisory councils does not include one (Contra Costa County, public meetings listings, checked September 25, 2026). The closest thing to a local council is the elected board of the Crockett Community Services District.
Who to call in Crockett: the quick list
For any emergency, dial 911. For everything else:
| Need | Agency | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Building permits, planning, code complaints | Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development | County ePermits Center online |
| Potholes, storm drains, county street lights | Contra Costa County Public Works | (925) 313-2000; after hours and illegal dumping (925) 313-7000 |
| Sewer backups and laterals | Crockett Community Services District, Crockett Sanitary Department | (510) 787-2992; after hours and weekends (510) 303-2313 |
| Pool, community center, Alexander Park | Crockett Community Services District, Recreation | Community Center (510) 787-2414; pool (510) 787-2567 |
| Water in Crockett | East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) | 1-866-403-2683 |
| Water in Port Costa | Contra Costa Water District | (925) 688-8000 |
| Fire and medical calls | Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District | 911; station at 746 Loring Avenue |
| Law enforcement | Contra Costa County Sheriff | Non-emergency dispatch (925) 646-2441 |
| Garbage and recycling | Republic Services, Crockett, Tormey and Port Costa service area | republicservices.com |
| Library | Contra Costa County Library, Crockett branch, 991 Loring Avenue | (510) 787-2345 |
Sources: Crockett Community Services District, public utilities and emergency services pages; Republic Services, Crockett, Tormey and Port Costa page; Contra Costa County Library, Crockett location page; all checked September 25, 2026.
Who runs the fire department in Crockett?
A volunteer fire district, not Con Fire. The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District serves Crockett, Port Costa, Tormey and nearby unincorporated land, about 10.9 square miles, from its station at 746 Loring Avenue. The County Board of Supervisors sits as its governing board, and a local advisory commission meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The district in its current form dates to 1967, and the original district to 1891 (Contra Costa LAFCO, Directory of Local Agencies, May 2025).
That is a real difference from Rodeo, which moved into Con Fire in July 2025. If fire service is a big factor for you, read the advisory commission agendas on the county’s meeting portal, and ask your insurance agent whether the fire district changes your quote.
What does the Crockett Community Services District do?
Sewer and recreation, for Crockett and Port Costa, since 2006. Its sanitary department handles sewer service in Crockett, and Port Costa has its own separate sanitary department inside the district. Its recreation side runs the community center at 850 Pomona Street, the swimming pool, Alexander Park and the bocce and tennis courts. Its maintenance crew also keeps up Memorial Hall, the downtown plaza and the green decorative street lights (Crockett Community Services District website, checked September 25, 2026).
The board is elected and meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the community center. If sewer rates or park hours matter to you, that is the meeting to watch.
Where does Crockett’s wastewater go?
To a treatment plant shared with the sugar refinery. Wastewater from the district is treated at the Philip F. Meads Water Treatment Plant on Loring Avenue, which C&H Sugar and the district use jointly, and the treated water is discharged to the Carquinez Strait. The plant’s permit from the Regional Water Board was being reissued in 2026 (CEQAnet notice 2026080637, received August 19, 2026). Our separate page on the C&H refinery explains why that link matters.
Who do I call about my street?
County Public Works, at (925) 313-2000. A current example: the county’s 2026 Crockett and Port Costa Overlays and Curb Ramps project is a $1,723,095 job paid with SB1 gas tax road funds, awarded to Carone and Company on June 9, 2026. The county schedules curb ramps from August 31 to October 22, 2026, repaving from October 5 to 29, and striping from October 30 to November 10, 2026 (Contra Costa County, project page, checked September 25, 2026). Expect lane closures on the streets being paved.
The green decorative lights downtown are the services district’s job. Other street lights are maintained by County Public Works under County Service Area L-100; report an outage at (925) 313-2000 (Crockett Community Services District, public utilities page, checked September 25, 2026).
Does Crockett have its own transfer tax?
No. Only the county’s documentary transfer tax applies, $0.55 per $500 of value, or $1.10 per $1,000. Some cities, such as Richmond, add their own city transfer tax on top; Crockett is not a city, so it has none (Contra Costa County, transfer tax FAQ, checked September 25, 2026). Who pays it is negotiable between buyer and seller. For how it fits your own taxes, ask a tax professional.
Questions people also ask
Is Crockett, CA incorporated?
No. Crockett is an unincorporated town in Contra Costa County. The county handles building permits, roads and code enforcement, the District 5 County Supervisor represents it, and special districts cover the rest: the Crockett Community Services District for sewer and parks, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District for fire, and EBMUD for water.
Is Crockett covered by Con Fire?
No. Fire protection in Crockett comes from the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, a volunteer department with its station at 746 Loring Avenue, per the Crockett Community Services District and Contra Costa LAFCO. The County Board of Supervisors is its governing board. Rodeo, next door, joined Con Fire in July 2025, but Crockett did not.
Who do I call for a sewer problem in Crockett?
The Crockett Community Services District’s sanitary department. During business hours call (510) 787-2992. After hours and on weekends call (510) 303-2313, per the district’s emergency services page, checked September 25, 2026. Port Costa has its own sanitary department within the same district, so Port Costa owners should confirm the right line.
Who supplies water in Crockett?
EBMUD, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, at 1-866-403-2683. Port Costa is different: its water comes from the Contra Costa Water District at (925) 688-8000. Both numbers come from the Crockett Community Services District’s public utilities page, checked September 25, 2026. Confirm the provider on the seller’s utility bills before you close.
Your next step
Buying in Crockett? Send us the address and we’ll help you pull the utility providers, sewer records and permit history before you write an offer. Ask our team about Crockett or call (510) 949-5525.
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By Bill Davis, DRE #01880656, The Davis Team at eXp Realty, Crockett, CA. Updated September 25, 2026.
Sources
- Crockett Community Services District, home, departments, public utilities and emergency services pages: town.crockett.ca.us (checked September 25, 2026)
- Contra Costa LAFCO, Directory of Local Agencies, Section 5, May 2025: contracostalafco.org
- Contra Costa County, Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, District 5: contracosta.ca.gov/Supervisor-Scales-Preston (checked September 24, 2026)
- Contra Costa County, Agenda Center and public meetings listings: contracosta.ca.gov (checked September 25, 2026)
- Contra Costa County, 2026 Crockett and Port Costa Overlays and Curb Ramps: contracosta.ca.gov/10539 (checked September 25, 2026)
- Contra Costa County, documentary transfer tax FAQ: contracosta.ca.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=219 (checked September 25, 2026)
- CEQAnet, notice 2026080637, received August 19, 2026: ceqanet.opr.ca.gov
- Republic Services, Crockett, Tormey and Port Costa: republicservices.com/municipality/crockett-tormey-port-costa-ca (checked September 25, 2026)
- Contra Costa County Library, Crockett: ccclib.org/locations/8 (checked September 25, 2026)