 Photo credit Washington Township Museum of Local History (Museum of Local History Guild, Fremont)
Happy 68th Birthday, Fremont!
On January 23, 1956, the City of Fremont was founded when five individual townships – Centerville, Irvington, Mission San Jose, Niles, and Warm Springs – came together to form the city. Here’s to another year of celebrating Fremont's rich history and our wonderful community!
 More Express Building Permits Available for Fremont
The City’s online permitting portal, Citizen Access, now offers more express building permits. These permits are intended for Fremont property owners planning minor home improvement projects such as roof repairs, window replacements (without framing changes), kitchen/bathroom remodels (without structural changes), and water heater replacements. Permits are issued automatically, so there’s no waiting for plan reviews or approvals. The permitting process is streamlined, saving time and money. It’s a win-win for the City and our community! To view a list of all the express building permits available in Citizen Access, visit the City’s Permit Types webpage.
Our new Urban Forestry Learning Course runs from March through April 2024, featuring hands-on learning opportunities to help you develop the skills needed to care for urban trees. Brought to you by Fremont’s Urban Forestry Division, in partnership with ReScape and with grant funding from CalFire. This is your chance to dive into urban forestry topics, including tree biology, soil science, proper watering, planting techniques, and more. Spaces are limited, so secure your seat today.
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) just launched another round of funding for the California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program. This is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs. To learn more, visit the program website and find out how to connect with a CalHFA Approved Lender. Homebuyers will have until this April to find an approved lender and start working on an application. A lottery will open in early April, and buyers will have a month to submit their applications.
Alameda County Housing & Community Development (HCD) is surveying the community to understand how they have been impacted by high housing costs and to determine their priorities for tackling issues and building a better future. This is part of HCD's commitment to equity and community engagement. HCD will use the survey results to help determine how to allocate any potential future funding.
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