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Long Beach — Building & Safety Bureau

City of Long Beach building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

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.

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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.

Official information checked October 14, 2026 · Details & sources

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City of Long Beach · Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building & Safety Bureau

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

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Permit CenterOfficial instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Long Beach · Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Permit Center

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