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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.
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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. |
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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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Welcome to the Long Beach Development Services Department
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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.
MODIFIED OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, City Hall, including the Development Permit Center and Neighborhood Resource Center, remains closed to the public until further notice.
The Development Services Department will be continuing modified operations via phone, email, and online. Please visit the following Bureau pages for more details on how to access our services and support:
- Building & Safety Bureau Plan pickups, plan submittals, permit issuances, and inspection services. NOTE: The Bureau is experiencing longer than usual processing times and we do anticipate delays. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Contact 562-570-PMIT (7648)
- Code Enforcement Bureau Abatement issues, dangerous conditions, exterior inspections, health & safety situations. Contact: 562-570-CODE (2633)
- Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau Housing resource referrals and processing of loans and rebates. Contact: 562-570-6949
- Planning Bureau Project updates, plan checks, entitlements, and public noticing. Contact: 562-570-6194
STAY INFORMED - Program & Service Updates

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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Long Beach, CA - The planning process is now underway for the City to begin expanding the short-term rental (STR) program registration for property owners interested in legally operating a non-primary residence as an STR. Last week, the Long Beach City Council voted to adopt an emergency ordinance that allows for the operation of un-hosted STRs in the city.
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Phone: (562) 570-LBDS (5237)