PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Development Services Department, as part of its recent 2024 Fiscal Year Budget approval, has officially changed its name to the Long Beach Community Development Department, effective Oct. 1, 2023.

The new name better aligns with the Department’s core mission and the work it does to serve residents, businesses and various community partners. In addition to the numerous name changes on Department applications, forms and all public-facing communications and materials, there are other key adjustments, including:

• The Department’s new website address will be longbeach.gov/LBCD. The previous website address (longbeach.gov/LBDS) will be automatically redirected to the new URL.
• The Department’s general email address is now: LBCD@longbeach.gov. Emails sent to the previous email inbox (LBDS@longbeach.gov) will be directed to the new inbox to ensure communications continuity. The new email address should be used by the public for all general electronic communications moving forward.
• The Department’s phone number is now: 562.570.LBCD (5223). While the previous main line — 562.570.LBDS (5237) — will remain operational for the foreseeable future, customers are encouraged to contact the Department using the new number.

Serving residents, businesses and the community at large, the award-winning Department has set a standard for high-quality, innovative urban planning and livability efforts that create more progressive and sustainable communities within the diverse city of Long Beach. Through a variety of development, code enforcement, housing and neighborhood services and building activities, the Department builds a better future for the city while also honoring its unique past.

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For any questions or for additional information about the name change, please contact the Department’s Communications Division at DV-CommDiv@longbeach.gov.

Media inquiries can be directed to Rick de la Torre, Community Information Officer, Long Beach Community Development Department, 562.570.7174 or Rick.DeLaTorre@longbeach.gov.