When violations are identified, the responsible parties are contacted and requested to abate the conditions. Failure to correct violations could result in a citation or a referral to the City Prosecutor's office.

Long Beach is divided into three Code Enforcement areas which are aligned with the existing divisions of the Police Department. Each area is assigned a code enforcement team that works with individuals, neighborhood associations, and local business groups to resolve code enforcement issues and maintain the safety and livability of the community.

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FEES & CHARGES: The City Council has approved changes to the Long Beach Master Fees and Charges Schedule, which is revised on a citywide basis bi-annually. The Development Services Department began implementation of its new schedule on Aug. 2, 2021.  The updated schedule contains many changes including increases, decreases, and the complete restructuring of some fees. View the Code Enforcement Fee Schedule.  

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MODIFIED OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19

The Development Permit Center on the 2^nd floor is now open for appointment-only service for Express Permits (minor construction projects). At this time, all Bureau services are operating as usual, including the Garage Resale Program.

Our staff will continue to address any health and life safety or abatement issues such as raw sewage spills, illegal garage conversions, and accessory structures and commercial buildings that are being used as dwellings. However, extra degrees of precaution will be taken to protect members of the public as well as inspectors, such as:

• • Avoiding handshaking
  • Asking if there is anyone sick on the property or project prior to starting the inspection
  • Exercising proper social distancing during the inspection

To anonymously report a non-essential business operating in violation of the Long Beach Safer at Home Order, please contact the Code Enforcement Bureau at 562.570.CODE (2633), CETaskForce@longbeach.gov, or via the Dynamic Portal.