Humboldt County Planning and Building — Web GIS
Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.[1]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]humboldtgov.org
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Planning and Building's Web GIS explanation lists parcel and zoning data and address/APN searching. Parcel coverage includes incorporated areas, while zoning and General Plan designations are explicitly limited to unincorporated areas; city zoning remains with each city.
Before you start
- Availability · City zoning remains with the city, although county GIS includes parcel boundaries there
- Contact each city for General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations for city parcels. [3]
The County explains the Accela pre-application route and selecting Planning Entitlement. Starting a record is followed by staff review and next steps; it is not a permit approval.
Service area: County Planning application information. Confirm jurisdiction for the property and project; incorporated-city authority is not established by this entry. [4]
Before you start
- Availability · Accela pre-application record instructions
- Once you have an account navigate to the "Pre-Application" tab (1), check the box certifying you have read and accept the terms (2), and click the "Continue Application" button (3). [5]
- Information & documents · Select Planning Entitlement as the application type
- Fill out all the required information. When you get to Step 2 Project Details, ensure to select "Planning Entitlement" as your application type (4). [6]
- Processing time · Initial Planning record review and next steps; not total permit approval time
- Congratulations! You started a planning record. Allow 3-5 days for planning staff to review your application. You will then receive an email advising you of permit status and next steps. If any additional information that is required will be sent to the applicant. If you have follow up questions please email planningbuilding@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 707-445-7541, press 3 then 1. Ensure to include your record number in the subject line of your email. [7]
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- [1] humboldt about gis official map information (opens in a new tab)
Official county map information · Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Humboldt County Planning and Building Department makes no guarantee
- [2] humboldt about gis official map information (opens in a new tab)
Official county map information · Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
this system only displays land use and zoning designations for parcels in the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County
- [3] humboldt about gis official map information (opens in a new tab)
Official county map information · Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Contact each city for General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations for city parcels.
- [4] Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Humboldt County · Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — service-planning-application-06023
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
To apply for a planning permit please follow the below instructions. See the Planning Forms & Handouts for more information. Please note that most Planning permit applications are full cost recovery and that applicants are responsible for any processing costs that exceed the initial application deposit.
- [5] Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Humboldt County · Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — planning-06023-account
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Once you have an account navigate to the "Pre-Application" tab (1), check the box certifying you have read and accept the terms (2), and click the "Continue Application" button (3).
- [6] Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Humboldt County · Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — planning-06023-entitlement
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Fill out all the required information. When you get to Step 2 Project Details, ensure to select "Planning Entitlement" as your application type (4).
- [7] Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Humboldt County · Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — planning-06023-initial-review
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Congratulations! You started a planning record. Allow 3-5 days for planning staff to review your application. You will then receive an email advising you of permit status and next steps. If any additional information that is required will be sent to the applicant. If you have follow up questions please email planningbuilding@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 707-445-7541, press 3 then 1. Ensure to include your record number in the subject line of your email.