Community Development

Westside Promise presents Westside Night Market, a lively small business marketplace celebrating and uplifting the Westside community. This co-hosted event series will feature local businesses, food and drinks, handmade goods, local services and live music.

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a public hearing at Long Beach City Hall on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Action Plan.

The City of Long Beach is launching a new effort to help residents stay housed and prevent homelessness before it starts.

The City of Long Beach has announced the second round of the Backyard Builders loan program, which will help lower-income residents finance, design, permit and build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their property.

Code Enforcement Bureau takes firm but necessary action to protect residents against safety hazards posed by two vacant buildings.

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd.).

The Late Night Belmont Shore Public Safety Meeting was held virtually on Jan. 28, 2026, and presented initial staff recommendations. View the meeting recording and presentation online.

The Housing Omnibus Code Update is currently under a 30-day review period, which will close on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Community members can submit questions and comments to zoning@longbeach.gov.

The 15-day public comment period for reviewing the City of Long Beach 2024-2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will be held from Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 to Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

At an upcoming public hearing, the Los Angeles County Fourth District Consolidated Oversight Board will consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Successor Agency to sell 1827 Pacific Ave. to Urban Pacific Development Group, LLC.

The City of Long Beach is making the property at 1044 Maine Ave. available for acquisition by a qualified Community Land Trust.

The City of Long Beach will conduct a public hearing to adopt and amend the 2025 California Building Standards Code.

The City commemorated the start of construction for The 101, a 52-unit affordable housing development in the South Wrigley neighborhood for low-income individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

The Community Development Department is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report.

Need answers to building, fire or planning code questions without the hassle of scheduling in-person appointments?

Residents invited to share input on future of local park and recreation spaces through August 15.

Learn more about the Department's Building Seismic Resiliency Program and SWOF map.

This Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan serves as the official application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Beginning May 12, 2025 the draft Action Plan will be available for 30-day public review and comment.

Groundbreaking launches 154-Acre Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration in Long Beach – single largest increase in open space in Long Beach in decades.

Residents invited to share their home improvement projects and attend citywide expo on Saturday, May 31.

At an upcoming public hearing on Wedneday, April 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., the Los Angeles County Fourth District Consolidated Oversight Board will consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Successor Agency to sell 1827 Pacific Ave. to BJ and Sons, LLC and Hillgard, LLC.

Residents invited to share input on federal funding for housing and community programs through online survey, available now through April 26.

City staff are planning for the next community advisory roundtable to review the draft vision, after which there will be a series of events and opportunities for the public to review the draft and provide feedback throughout the spring and summer of 2025.

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a Public Hearing in the City Council Chambers located at Long Beach City Hall (411 West Ocean Blvd.)

The City of Long Beach is receiving federal grant funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing award in the amount of $1,000,000.

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

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at Long Beach City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd.).

The 15-day public comment period for reviewing the City of Long Beach 2023-2024 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) on activities and programs.

The City has broken ground on a new affordable housing project for seniors in the Alamitos Beach area adjacent Downtown’s East Village.

On Monday, October 7, 2024, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a public hearing in the 2^nd Floor Large Conference Room at Long Beach City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd.).

The Community Development Department invites the public to help create a new plan for the Downtown Shoreline area by participating in an online survey.

The Department will host three Housing Policy Forums to gather input and inform the community about numerous housing policy & zoning initiatives.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) represent a unique opportunity and can be designed to be more affordable than large-scale multifamily developments. The City of Long Beach promotes affordable housing and incentivizes ADU construction by offering pre-approved designs, Over-The-Counter plan review and a variety of options including Junior ADUs and SB9 Lot Splits.

The Community Development Department is proud to present the 2023 Annual Report, an interactive digital publication that showcases significant developments throughout Long Beach, highlights our efforts on citywide initiatives and features the accomplishments of staff and the various commissions in which we partner.

This Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan serves as the official application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Beginning May 3, 2024, the draft Action Plan will be available for 30-day public review and comment. 

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 4 p.m., The Long Beach Community Investment Company will conduct a public hearing at Long Beach City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd.) in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. 

Join us for a series of events as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program!

The community is invited to participate in a public hearing and provide input on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Action Plan on March 20, 2024.

Learn how you can receive financial incentives for your historic property!