Our Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau assists with the preservation and development of affordable housing and offers a variety of innovative neighborhood improvement programs.

Housing programs include developer loans, and homeownership and rental housing resources. Funding for housing development is made available through a competitive Notice of Funding Availability process. Our housing staff is also engaged in research and policy development as well as the monitoring of long-term affordability covenants.

Neighborhood Improvement programs include residential and commercial improvement grant programs, Place-Based Neighborhood Improvement projects, neighborhood clean-up events, an urban forestry program with neighborhood tree planting events, and an innovative Neighborhood Leadership Program. Our bureau also offers a Neighborhood Resource Center for residents and neighborhood associations.

The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC) advises the City Council regarding the delivery of housing and neighborhood revitalization services and the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Housing Successor funds. The LBCIC is comprised of a 7-member board of directors appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

FEES & CHARGES: The Development Services Department’s updated Master Fees and Charges Schedule contains many changes including increases, decreases, and the complete restructuring of some fees. View the Housing & Neighborhood Services fee schedule.  

MODIFIED OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, the Neighborhood Resource Center, remains closed to the public until further notice.

Housing and Neighborhood Services will continue to process general phone inquiries, housing resource referrals, and affordable housing loans for developers.

The following services will continue with a modified format:

• Pending grant applications
• Processing of Home Improvement Rebates
• Affordable housing monitoring
• Neighborhood Leadership Program training
• Developer meetings (via Webex video conferencing)
• Neighborhood clean-up events

The following services are temporarily unavailable:

• In-person meetings
• Neighborhood Resource Center appointments
• Tree planting events
• Community meetings
• Acceptance of paper applications

SERVICES

Tenant and Landlord Resources

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Affordable Rental Housing

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First-Time Homebuyer Resources

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Home Improvement

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Housing Development Funding

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Neighborhood Improvement

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Policy, Initiatives & Grant Administration

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QUICK CONNECT

Affordable Rental Housing Listing

Funding Opportunities

Neighborhood Improvement Programs

Neighborhood Groups Directory

Neighborhood Resource Center

Reports and Publications

HOW DO I?

Find an affordable apartment?

The City maintains a list of privately owned affordable housing properties in Long Beach. Click on the link below to view the list.

• Affordable and/or Age/Disabled Restricted Rental Housing Units

Get involved in my neighborhood?

There are a number of ways to get involved in your community. View the links below for a variety of programs offered by the City and a list of neighborhood groups in Long Beach.

Neighborhood Improvement
Neighborhood Groups 

Improve my property, home, or business?

We offer grant programs that help pay for home or commercial improvements. More information.

Organize a neighborhood clean-up or tree planting?

The City of Long Beach has the tools to get you started on planning a clean-up or tree planting in your neighborhood. More information.

How Are We Doing?

2022 Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau Quarterly Report

Helping create a more livable and sustainable community by completing home and commercial improvement rebate projects, hosting neighborhood clean-up events, planting trees and more!