Long Beach — Building & Safety Bureau
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.longbeach.gov
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Official city building permit guidance and application resources.
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- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Before you start
- Availability · Community Development and Permit Center — source notice for Tuesday, November 3
- In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We will be back the next day ready to serve you. [10]
- Availability · Community Development and Permit Center — source notice for Thursday, December 10
- On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. Regular hours will resume the following day, Friday, Dec. 11. [11]
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Fees
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Forms & documents
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- [1] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: Building & Safety Bureau
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lopment Block Grant Area Map Methane Gas Zone GIS Map Public Works Map Home » Community Development » Building & Safety Building & Safety Bureau Upcoming Closure: In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We will be back the next day ready to serve you. Limited Hours: On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. Regu
- [2] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: Building & Safety Bureau
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
lopment Block Grant Area Map Methane Gas Zone GIS Map Public Works Map Home » Community Development » Building & Safety Building & Safety Bureau Upcoming Closure: In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We will be back the next day ready to serve you. Limited Hours: On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. Regu
- [3] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: Building & Safety Bureau
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
lopment Block Grant Area Map Methane Gas Zone GIS Map Public Works Map Home » Community Development » Building & Safety Building & Safety Bureau Upcoming Closure: In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We will be back the next day ready to serve you. Limited Hours: On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. Regu
- [4] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: Permit Center
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- [5] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: Schedule an Inspection? Inspections, Inspection Area Map, Ladder Safety Requirements
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h drive. 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 and Records? Plan Review Status, Permit Status, Permit Records, Public Records Requests Learn More About Other Programs? Sustainability-Related
- [6] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: 562.570.PMIT (7648)
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g Fee Schedules Customer Services Balcony Hazard Reporting Pre-Approved ADU Program ADUs FAQs Building & Safety Contact 562.570.PMIT (7648) 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 M: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM T: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM W: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM TH: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM F: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Permit Center is closed daily for lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. View Our Latest Quarterly Activity Report Q2 2026 Building and Safety Quarterly Report 411 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor Long Beach, CA 9080
- [7] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Long Beach, CA 90802
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omer Services Balcony Hazard Reporting Pre-Approved ADU Program ADUs FAQs Building & Safety Contact 562.570.PMIT (7648) 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 M: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM T: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM W: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM TH: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM F: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Permit Center is closed daily for lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. View Our Latest Quarterly Activity Report Q2 2026 Building and Safety Quarterly Report 411 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 562.570.LBCD (5223) Building & Safety Code Enforc
- [8] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: M: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM T: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM W: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM TH: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM F: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Permit Cen
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ADU Program ADUs FAQs Building & Safety Contact 562.570.PMIT (7648) 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 2nd Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 M: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM T: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM W: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM TH: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM F: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Permit Center is closed daily for lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. View Our Latest Quarterly Activity Report Q2 2026 Building and Safety Quarterly Report 411 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 562.570.LBCD (5223) Building & Safety Code Enforcement Housing & Neighborhood Services Permit Center Planning Contact LBCD Keep up With LBCD Do. Pay Utility Bills Get Licenses and Permits Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Meeting
- [9] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: Applications & Forms
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t Referrals Current Open Cases Proactive Rental Housing Inspection Program (PRHIP) Short-Term Rentals Resources & Forms Applications & Forms Building & Safety Planning Code Enforcement +View all Documents Information Bulletins Building Standards Code Business Permitting Guidelines Environmental Reports Public Records Requests +View all Publications Annual Report Housing & Urban Development Grants More Publications +View all Programs & Projects Initiatives Downtown Waterfront Downtown Plan Update
- [10] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We will be back the next day ready to serve you.
- [11] Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Long Beach · Official page text containing: On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. Regular hours will resume the following day, Friday, Dec. 11.