Our team offers a variety of programs and services related to planning, building and safety, code enforcement, affordable housing, neighborhood improvement, and historic preservation to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods. We are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience for residents, property and business owners, builders, investors, and visitors alike and is available to provide guidance about our services to ensure the success of your project.

To help balance the City’s budget during this economic downturn, Development Services will be closed on alternating Fridays for staff furloughs (unpaid time off). During these furlough days, our Department's regular services, including inspections, will be unavailable. To see a schedule of impacted service days, visit longbeach.gov/furlough. 

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FY 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

The 15-day public comment period for reviewing the City of Long Beach 2019-2020 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER)

Council Amends Short-Term Rental Ordinance

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City council voted to allow registration of non-primary residences for STR operations, as well as un-hosted stays.

Public Comment Period for Third Round Allocation of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV3)

In March 2020, the U.S. Congress approved emergency funding to assist local governments and community residents to respond to economic and other impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & MEETINGS

Zoning Administrator Hearing

Mon, Jan 25, 2021

Via Teleconference

2:00 PM

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Community Events

From neighborhood cleanups to resource fairs, we have you covered! Be sure to join us for one of our next informational, family-friendly, and fun community events.

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How We're Doing

Building a Better Long Beach — 2020 Quarterly Reports on Key Service Metrics 

Building & Safety Bureau Staff for the Bureau — who work to ensure that buildings are safe, sustainable and structurally sound — responded to 9,144 phone calls for plan checks and completed reviews of 1,030 projects.  A total of 2,286 permits were issued and 10,307 residential & commercial inspections were conducted. View 3rd Quarter Report.			Code Enforcement Bureau Working to maintain and improve the quality of life of neighborhoods and community corridors, the Bureau received a total of 1,322 general property complaints and collected $12,118 in fines and fees for various violations. Also, a total of 9,258 City health order compliance inspections were conducted. View 3rd Quarter Report.
Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau Tasked with helping create a more livable and sustainable community, Bureau staff completed 21 home and commercial improvement rebate projects around the City.  The Neighborhood Leadership Program for this year culminated during the quarter with 20 student graduates. View 3rd Quarterly Report.			Planning Bureau The Bureau, which plays an essential role in shaping the City’s future, saw 117 historic preservation cases processed and completed, 46 project approval reviews conducted and 3,890 customers assisted on the Bureau’s Zoning Information Line. View 3rd Quarter Report.

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