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Community Development
Building and Safety
SPECIAL NOTICES
In observance of Presidents' Day, the Community Development Department and its
Permit Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
We will be back the next day ready to serve you.
Due to increased wait times for walk-in customers, the Permit Center encourages you to schedule an appointment online.
| For customer convenience, applications and materials will be accepted as digital PDF files on a USB device (also known as a flash/thumb drive or memory stick). |
Our building and safety experts work to ensure the safety of our residents, businesses and visitors by making sure that buildings are in compliance with all state and local building codes and standards. We offer a variety of services that include our Development Permit Center, engineering/plan review and building inspection teams. The Permit Center on the City Hall 2nd Floor is open for all in-person services. Walk-in customers welcomed, but appointments are highly encouraged to help minimize wait times and best serve customers.
How Do I . . .
APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT?
In-Person Appointments, Online Permitting, Plan Checks, Building Code
SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION?
Inspections, Inspection Area Map, Ladder Safety Requirements
OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR APPROVED PROJECTS?
Ready-To-Issue Permits, In-Person Appointments, Payments
SUBMIT A PROJECT FOR PLAN REVIEW?
Over-the-Counter Plan Review, Submitted Plan Review, Review Status
VIEW PERMIT STATUS & RECORDS?
Plan Review Status, Permit Status, Permit Records, Public Records Requests
LEARN ABOUT OTHER PROGRAMS?
Sustainability-Related Programs, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
STAY INFORMED: Latest News and Service Updates
New Online Permitting System for Residential Renewable Energy Projects Now Available!
Are you interested in a residential renewable energy project? Save time by taking advantage of our new streamlined online process!
Pre-Approved Plans for ADU Projects Now Available!
Save time and money on your next ADU project with the City’s Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Program.
New California Building Standards Code Now in Effect
As of January 1, 2023, all projects must comply with the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and the Long Beach Municipal Code, as required by state law.