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Building & Safety Bureau
Working hard to ensure that buildings are safe, sustainable and structurally sound — Bureau staff responded to 10,614 phone calls for plan checks and completed reviews of 1,251 projects. A total of 2,507 permits were issued and 10,799 residential & commercial inspections were conducted. View 3rd Quarter Report |
Code Enforcement Bureau
Striving to maintain and improve the quality of life of neighborhoods and community corridors, the Bureau received 1,779 general property complaints and collected $12,532 in fines & fees for various violations. Also, 65 City health order compliance inspections by the Venue Task Force were conducted. View 3rd Quarter Report |
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Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau
Helping create a more livable and sustainable community, Bureau staff completed 20 home and commercial improvement rebate projects around the city. There were also 30 neighborhood clean-up events, which resulted in 252 tons of trash and debris collected. View 3rd Quarter Report |
Planning Bureau
Playing an essential role in shaping the city’s future, the Bureau processed and completed 124 historic preservation cases, conducted 67 project approvals and assisted 3,968 customers on the Bureau’s Zoning Information Line. The Bureau also held 6 community outreach events. View 3rd Quarter Report |
Development Services
Welcome to the Long Beach Development Services Department
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Offering a variety of programs and services related to planning, building and safety, code enforcement, affordable housing, neighborhood improvement and historic preservation, the Development Services team is dedicated to creating and maintaining more safe, sustainable and livable neighborhoods. Our goal is to provide a positive customer experience for residents, property and business owners, builders, investors and visitors.
DEPARTMENT SERVICES
- Building and Safety Find information about building codes, building permits, plan check submittals and status, or report active construction without a permit or violations of an issued building permit. Contact: 562.570.PMIT (7648)
- To schedule an in-person appointment at the Permit Center, visit longbeach.gov/permits.
- To schedule a building inspection, visit the inspections page.
- Code Enforcement Report code violations, unsafe building or living conditions, illegal dwelling units, nuisance properties, and health and safety issues, such as overgrown weeds or vermin infestation. Also, get assistance with required garage inspections for property sales within parking impacted areas. Contact: 562.570.CODE (2633)
- Housing and Neighborhood Services Housing and rental resource referrals and neighborhood assistance programs, including street clean-ups and tree plantings, large-scale developer loans and home improvement rebates. Contact: 562.570.6949
- Planning Land use entitlements, such as conditional use permits, environmental (CEQA) reports, long-range plans (such as the Land Use Element and Zoning Code update), coastal permits, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requirements, SB 9 information and Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission public hearings. Contact: 562.570.6194
For a more detailed phone list of Department and related services, view the Long Beach Development Services Directory.
STAY INFORMED: Program & Service Updates
Permit Center Open for In-Person Services by Appointment
The Permit Center, located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, is continuing to safely admit permit applicants for in-person services by appointment.
New Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Learn about the City’s new expedited and streamlined process for the permitting and installation of electric vehicle chargers for homes and businesses.
Share Your Thoughts on the Updated Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element
Provide input on the City’s plan to meet the housing needs of all Long Beach residents through 2029. We want to hear from you on this important effort!
Community Events and Meetings
How Are We Doing
Building a Better Long Beach — 2021 Quarterly Reports on Key Service Metrics
Featured Projects & Initiatives
