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Building & Safety Bureau
Working hard to ensure that buildings are safe, sustainable and structurally sound — Bureau staff responded to 10,485 phone calls for plan checks and completed reviews of 1,052 projects. A total of 1,886 permits were issued and 9,982 residential & commercial inspections were conducted. |
Code Enforcement Bureau
Striving to maintain and improve the quality of life of neighborhoods and community corridors, the Bureau received 5,397 general property complaints and collected $17,976 in fines & fees for various violations. Also, 4,911 City health order compliance inspections by the Venue Task Force were conducted. View 1st Quarter Report |
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Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau
Helping create a more livable and sustainable community, Bureau staff completed 18 home and commercial improvement rebate projects around the city. There were also 13 neighborhood clean-up events, which resulted in 108 tons of trash and debris collected. View 1st Quarter Report |
Planning Bureau
Playing an essential role in shaping the city’s future, the Bureau processed and completed 131 historic preservation cases, conducted 31 project approvals and assisted 4,459 customers on the Bureau’s Zoning Information Line. The Bureau also held five community outreach events. View 1st Quarter Report |
Development Services
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.
MODIFIED OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, City Hall, including the Neighborhood Resource Center, remains closed to the public until further notice. However, the Building & Safety Permit Center on the 2nd floor is open for appointment-only service.
- 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 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
For a more comprehensive list of contacts, view the LBDS Contact List.
STAY INFORMED - Program & Service Updates
City Celebrates Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Project Spark at Midtown
New 95-unit supportive and affordable housing community in Midtown Long Beach opens its doors to the community.
New State Building Standards Code Changes to Take Effect
Beginning on July 1, 2021, Long Beach is required by law to enforce the 2019 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle approved by the California Building Standards Commission. All projects submitted on or before December 31, 2019, must comply with the new requirements.
Now Available: In-Person Appointments for Limited Permit Services
Limited in-person services at the City Hall 2nd Floor Permit Center are now available by appointment only.
Community Events and Meetings
How We're Doing
Building a Better Long Beach — 2021 Quarterly Reports on Key Service Metrics
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