Community Development

Welcome to the Community Development Department

Upcoming Closures:
In observance of Juneteenth, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Friday, June 19. We will be back the next day ready to serve you.

In observance of Independence Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Friday, July 3. We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

The Long Beach Community Development Department delivers a wide 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.

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News Releases

  • Affordable Housing Development for Low-Income Families and Residents with Disabilities Breaks Ground in East Long Beach

    The City of Long Beach and developer Linc Housing have broken ground on Thrive, a 73-unit apartment complex in the Zaferia neighborhood that represents a significant step in the City’s efforts to expand affordable family housing to all parts of Long Beach. Located at 4151 E. Fountain St., Thrive will provide affordable family apartments within walking distance of elementary and high schools, a public library, Recreation Park, public transportation and other community amenities.

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