Contra Costa County rental market at a glance
- Doors under management
- ~250
- Cities served
- 7 (Pittsburg to Concord)
- Typical 3BR rent
- $2,200 to $3,400/mo (by city)
- Transit
- BART Yellow Line + eBART
- Fee
- From 8%
- Managing rentals since
- 2005
One local team across the whole county
A single Pittsburg office covers every major East Contra Costa city and about 250 doors. You get one point of contact who knows these markets, not a national franchise dispatching from out of area.
Compliance handled, county and state
AB 1482 rent caps, SB 611 deposit rules, just-cause protections, habitability requirements, and city-specific ordinances are all part of our practice, so your properties stay compliant without you tracking every legislative change.
Built for multi-city portfolios
Own rentals in several East Contra Costa cities? We manage cross-city portfolios under a single agreement with consolidated monthly owner statements.
Official sources: AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act (leginfo.ca.gov) · U.S. Census QuickFacts: Contra Costa County, CA · Contra Costa County official site
One county, different rules
What changes city by city
AB 1482 sets the state baseline everywhere we work. What sits on top of it does not stay the same from one city line to the next, and neither does the work.
City
The local layer
What we do about it
The local layer
AB 1482 baseline - no local rent control.
What we do about it
Our home base. The office at 745 Railroad Ave puts showings, inspections, and vendor meetings minutes from every Pittsburg rental.
The local layer
A local Just Cause for Eviction ordinance sits on top of state law.
What we do about it
We prepare the added notice and documentation the ordinance requires before any notice is served, not after a challenge.
The local layer
The Residential Tenant Protection Program (Municipal Code Chapter 19.40), in effect since April 2024.
What we do about it
We verify whether each unit is covered - generally multifamily built before February 1995 - before setting any rent increase, and we handle the annual rent registry filing.
The local layer
AB 1482 baseline, plus a private layer of HOA rules in master-planned communities.
What we do about it
We manage the HOA relationship - move-in inspections and occupancy rules - alongside state law, and confirm each newer home’s AB 1482 exemption status before any increase.
The local layer
AB 1482 baseline - no local ordinance.
What we do about it
Oakley’s newer homes cross into AB 1482 coverage as the rolling 15-year new-construction window moves forward, so we recheck exemption status at every renewal instead of assuming it.
The local layer
Unincorporated - county jurisdiction, with AB 1482 at the state level.
What we do about it
Permits and code questions go through Contra Costa County rather than a city hall. Our Pittsburg office is minutes away, so Bay Point runs on the same schedule as Pittsburg itself.
We also manage rentals in Martinez and Clayton, run from the same Pittsburg office under the same standards.
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County · Pop. ~1.2 million (county)
Why Croskey in Contra Costa County
Local management with consistent results
- Local East Contra Costa specialists since 2005 - not a franchise or remote operation
- Single Pittsburg office covering all major East CoCo cities and ~250 doors
- Current on AB 1482, SB 611, and Contra Costa County rental regulations
Serving Contra Costa County from our local office
745 Railroad Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Based in Pittsburg, inside the county we serve. A local vendor network means faster response and decisions made by people who work here.
(925) 336-3282Property Types
What we manage in Contra Costa County
Detached homes
Multi-unit (2-4 units)
Condominiums
Townhomes
HOA-governed properties
What We Do
Full-service management for Contra Costa County landlords
From our Google reviews
What clients say about Croskey
Quoted verbatim from our public Google Business Profile reviews.
“The impressive amount of detail that Wolfgang and the gang there at Croskey Property Management brings to their services is impressive. I’ve learned a lot and intend continue to work with Wolfgang in what he does.”
Andy Morris
Industry professional · Google review
“Great service and the worker’s we’re very nice I am 100 percent satisfied”
Rosalind Threets
Croskey client · Google review
Neighborhoods We Serve
Contra Costa County coverage area
Zip codes: 94565, 94509, 94531, 94513, 94561, 94520, 94521
Local Landmarks
Key Contra Costa County locations
- Highway 4 corridor
- BART Yellow Line / eBART extension
- Mt. Diablo State Park
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
- Contra Costa County Superior Court
Commute: BART Yellow Line + eBART extension
An honest fork
Three ways to run your Contra Costa County rental
Not every owner needs full management. Here is what each path actually involves, so you can pick the one that fits.
Full-service management
We run the whole cycle: tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and monthly owner reporting. You approve the decisions that matter; we do the work.
From 8% of collected rent, with a $195 monthly minimum.
Lease-only placement
We market the home, screen every adult applicant, execute the lease, and hand you a move-in report. After placement, you manage the property day to day. A one-time service, not discounted management.
One flat fee, from $2,500. No ongoing management cost.
Manage it yourself
A legitimate path if you have the time and systems. You carry the screening, rent collection, after-hours maintenance calls, and California notices yourself, and you keep reserves for the surprises.
Free tools to pressure-test the math before you decide.
Real Answers
Contra Costa County property management questions
What cities in Contra Costa County does Croskey serve?
Croskey Real Estate manages rental properties in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, Concord, and surrounding East Contra Costa communities. Our office is at 745 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565. We cover zip codes 94565, 94509, 94531, 94513, 94561, 94520, and 94521.
How much does property management cost in Contra Costa County?
Fees depend on property type, location, and service level (full-service or lease-only). Croskey provides a custom quote after reviewing your property. Call (925) 336-3282 for a free consultation.
Does Contra Costa County have rent control or special landlord regulations?
California state law (AB 1482) imposes rent increase caps and just-cause eviction requirements on most residential tenancies. Senate Bill 611 changed security deposit rules effective 2025. Individual Contra Costa cities may have additional local ordinances. Croskey stays current on both county and city-level regulations.
Can Croskey manage properties across multiple Contra Costa cities?
Yes. Many clients own properties in multiple East Contra Costa cities. Croskey manages cross-city portfolios under a single management agreement with consolidated monthly owner statements.
How do I get started with property management in Contra Costa County?
Call (925) 336-3282 or email info@croskeyrealestate.com. We offer a free consultation that includes a property walk, rent range review, compliance assessment, and management recommendation with no obligation.
Which East Contra Costa cities have local rent control beyond AB 1482?
Antioch has a local Just Cause for Eviction (JCE) ordinance that adds notice and documentation requirements beyond state law. Concord adopted its Residential Tenant Protection Program (Municipal Code Chapter 19.40) effective April 2024, which caps rent increases on covered units - generally multifamily buildings built before February 1995 - and requires annual rent registry filings. Pittsburg, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, and unincorporated Contra Costa County rely on AB 1482 only - no additional local rent control. Croskey tracks all active ordinances across the cities we serve.
How does AB 1482 rent cap apply across Contra Costa County cities?
AB 1482 allows rent increases of CPI plus 5 percent, capped at 10 percent per year, for covered residential tenancies in California. Exempt properties include single-family homes and condos where the owner has provided required AB 1482 exemption notice, new construction that received its certificate of occupancy within the previous 15 years (as of 2026, roughly buildings completed after 2011), and owner-occupied duplexes. All the East Contra Costa communities we serve fall under AB 1482 as the baseline, with Antioch and Concord adding city-specific layers on top. We verify each property's coverage status before setting rent increase amounts.
Does Croskey manage rental properties in unincorporated Contra Costa County?
Yes. Bay Point (zip 94565) is an unincorporated community within Contra Costa County, not a city, and we actively manage rentals there. Unincorporated areas follow Contra Costa County building and zoning codes and are governed by AB 1482 at the state level - there is no additional local rent control for unincorporated CoCo County. Our Pittsburg office at 745 Railroad Ave is minutes from Bay Point, so maintenance coordination and inspections run on the same schedule as our Pittsburg properties.
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