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Welcome to the Community Development Department
In observance of Presidents' Day, the Community Development Department and its
Permit Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
We will be back the next day ready to serve you.
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.
The Department is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience for residents, property and business owners, builders, investors, and visitors alike. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is ready to provide guidance and walk you through our many streamlined processes to ensure the success of your project.
We look forward to working with you — and helping transform Long Beach into a model urban community where all developments and projects, from high-rise buildings to street-side tree plantings, are modern, innovative, and thoughtful.
How Do I . . .

Apply for a Building Permit?
Building Permits, Plan Check Status, Building Code and Fees

Schedule an Inspection?
Building Inspections, Inspection Status, Report a Construction Site Issue

Find Planning & Zoning Information?
Zoning Information, Land Use Entitlements, ADUs, SB 9, Historic Preservation

Access Housing Resources?
Affordable Rental Housing, Homebuyer Programs, Home Improvement

Improve My Neighborhood?
Neighborhood Leadership Program, Tree Plantings, Street Clean-Ups

Report a Code Violation?
Code Enforcement, PRHIP, Short-Term Rentals, Garage Resale Program
STAY INFORMED: LATEST NEWS

HUD ESG RUSH Grant – Public Review Period
The City of Long Beach is receiving federal grant funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) award in the amount of $1,000,000.

The Cove Grand Opening
The City of Long Beach joined Century Affordable Development, Inc. (Century) and other partnering organizations to commemorate the grand opening of The Cove.

Provide Input on a Substantial Amendment to the City's Action Plans
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at Long Beach City Hall, 411 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.
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News Releases
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Long Beach, CA – On Dec. 18, 2024, the City of Long Beach joined with nonprofit developer Century Affordable Development, Inc. (Century) and other partnering organizations to celebrate the grand opening of The Cove, an affordable housing development that serves low-income and very low-income veterans, including those who have experienced homelessness. This new addition to the Century Villages at Cabrillo community in West Long Beach provides residents with high-quality studio apartment homes and essential on-site supportive services.

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