Find Contra Costa County veterans services in Martinez, San Pablo, Danville and Brentwood. Compare the published contact details and schedules below before choosing a location.
In Contra Costa County, you can get free claims help from an accredited VSO representative at Contra Costa County Veterans Services in Brentwood, Danville, Martinez or San Pablo; confirm availability before traveling. The county has about 37,900 veterans, give or take 1,500, and ranks 9th among California's 58 counties and equivalents by ACS estimates. Veterans 75 and older make up 35 percent of the county’s veterans, above California’s 30 percent. The largest service era is Vietnam era only, with about 12,800 veterans, give or take 722; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. From the county center, measured in a straight line, Martinez VA Medical Center is 10 miles away and Concord Vet Center is 7 miles away. CalVet offers information and referrals, not accredited claims help.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Temporary location at the Brentwood Library; confirm the location before visiting.
104 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513Monday, by appointment.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. County outreach at the Veterans Memorial Building.
400 Hartz Avenue, Room 208, Danville, CA 94526Wednesday, by appointment.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Call to confirm appointment availability.
10 Douglas Drive, Suite 100, Martinez, CA 94553Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.–noon.
County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Check the county's monthly dates before traveling.
2101 Vale Road, Room 302, San Pablo, CA 94806Every other Tuesday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.; dates posted monthly.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the California directory.
Martinez: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.–noon. San Pablo: Every other Tuesday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.; dates posted monthly. Danville: Wednesday, by appointment. Call to confirm appointment availability.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 37,900, give or take 1,500 civilian veterans in Contra Costa County.
By ACS estimates, Contra Costa County has the 9th largest veteran population among California's 58 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 26 percent below the California share; below the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 10 percent below the California share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Contra Costa County number about 13,200, give or take 619; their 35 percent share is above California's 30 percent.
Contra Costa County has about 2,900, give or take 452 veterans under 35, making up 8 percent of its veterans compared with 10 percent in California.
Contra Costa County has about 3,460, give or take 566 women veterans; both the county and California round to a 9 percent share.
| Measure | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $72,663 ± $2,866 | $59,258 ± $574 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $55,457 ± $1,050 | $43,129 ± $137 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 6.1% ± 1.1 points | 8.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 30.1% ± 2.0 points | 30.5% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 78.5% ± 2.2 points | 72.5% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 4.5% ± 1.6 points | 5.8% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 97.1% ± 0.8 points | 95.2% ± 0.1 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 44.0% ± 2.2 points | 35.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 27,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 36,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 11,188 veterans in Contra Costa County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,635 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 1,172 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,201 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,966 |
| 100 percent | 3,214 |
FY2019: 10,225 recipients. Change to FY2025: +963.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 525 VA-backed home loans out of 19,933 home loans made in Contra Costa County (2.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $729,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,249,125. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 12,800, give or take 722) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 6,440, give or take 725).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $300.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $311.8 million in medical care spending in Contra Costa County for FY2025.
Martinez VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553-4668
New-patient wait for mental health: 14 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 34 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Oakland VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2221 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612-1318
New-patient wait for primary care: 30 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Concord Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 106, Concord, CA 94520-7931
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Oakland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
1301 Clay Street, North Tower, 12th floor Room 1200, Oakland, CA 94612
about 19 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Contra Costa County is Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Livermore (opens in a new tab) in Livermore, CA, about 23 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Contra Costa County is Oakland Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Oakland, CA, about 15 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Oakland RO (station 343) and Los Angeles RO (station 344) and San Diego RO (station 377); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5810 Midway Road Dixon, CA 95620
707-693-2460
About 35.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2900 Parker Flats Rd Seaside, CA 93955
831-393-9371
About 88.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Richmond/Contra Costa County CoC counted 146 veterans experiencing homelessness (30 sheltered, 116 unsheltered).
CA-505 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 114 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Martinez VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 925-372-2000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Contra Costa County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying California veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent receive an annually adjusted basic residence exemption.
California Plan A waives public college system tuition and fees for eligible children of qualifying totally service-connected disabled veterans.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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