Humboldt County Planning and Building — Web GIS
Official county Planning map/information function. County zoning applies to its unincorporated jurisdiction; included city maps, federal/state land and third-party reference layers do not transfer planning authority. Map access, inquiry and partial community-map limits remain stated on each service.
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.
- 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).
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Humboldt County · Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — planning-06023-account
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).
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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
- 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).
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Humboldt County · Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — planning-06023-entitlement
Fill out all the required information. When you get to Step 2 Project Details, ensure to select "Planning Entitlement" as your application type (4).
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ff4838c2220bf202 - 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.
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Humboldt County · Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — planning-06023-initial-review
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.
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Source & saved evidence
Humboldt County · Humboldt planning-submit instructions (opens in a new tab)
Apply for a Planning Permit | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — service-planning-application-06023
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.
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