Public Works

Overview

The responsibilities of the Public Works Department include preparing plans and specifications, inspecting construction projects, maintaining County roads and bridges, managing County properties and right-of-way, preparing environmental documents, obtaining regulatory permits, administering solid waste franchises and facilities, and maintaining three County levee systems, County facilities, ten County Parks, County Trail systems and community forests, six County airport systems, Motor Pool and the Heavy Equipment Garage.

Facilities Master Plan 2020

To help better plan for significant infrastructure improvements, Humboldt County is looking for public input on its draft Facilities Master Plan, which lays out a framework for new construction and improvements for county facilities.

The draft plan is available as a PDF and the survey is available as a PDF and online. The survey will be open until August 6.

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation or modification can be made. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at 707-445-7266, toll free 844-365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us.

ADA Access Service Request for County Maintained Roads
Do you need to report an accessibility problem with a County maintained road? Click the link below to submit a request electronically or call the Department's Road Maintenance Division at 707-445.7421.

If the problem is related to road maintenance (such as reporting a pothole) and not ADA accessibility, use the Request for Service on County Maintained Roads Form. (See the next section below.)

ADA Access Service Request for County Maintained Roads Form

COVID-19 PROCEDURES

EFFECTIVE 03/17/2020

UPDATED 04/02/2020

UPDATED 05/18/2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and until further notice the Humboldt County Department of Public Works offices, located at various locations, will limit access to their facilities. These procedures are subject to change without notice as conditions warrant. The Department’s operations will still continue, and we hope to return to normal procedures as soon as possible.

County Parks:

Day-use areas at County Parks are currently open at this time, with the exception of Freshwater Park. All campgrounds are closed, including Pamplin Grove. The restrooms remain open.

Road Maintenance, 1106 Second Street, Eureka

The Dispatcher will be available to take requests for service by phone, Monday-Thursday, 6:30am - 5:00pm., (707) 445-7421.

Concerns or requests can also be submitted on the Humboldt County Website.: Request for Service on County Maintained Roads Form (Potholes, etc...)

Main Office, 1106 Second Street, Eureka

This office is open by appointment only, please call 707 445-7491. Some staff members are working remotely, so please call in advance.

Masks must be worn and Social Distancing guideline will be followed.

County Fuel Cards (Renner): Distributing fuel cards will be by appointment only, please call (707) 268-2670.

County Park Passes: Passes will only be available through US Mail. Please call (707) 445-7651, then press 9, for directions.

Keys to River Access: Please call (707) 445-7491 to make arrangements.

Engineering Projects, 1106 Second Street, Eureka

Plans and Specifications for Engineering projects are available on the County’s Webpage Engineering Division or by US Mail.

Please e-mail psennott@co.humboldt.ca.us or call (707) 445-7652 to have your company’s name on the Planholders’ list.

Bid Opening will still be announced, please wear masks and maintain Social Distancing.

Please call (707) 445-7377 if you have questions.

Land Use Division, 3015 H Street, Eureka

The public counter is now open. Some staff are working remotely and may not be available. The Department encourages the public to call (707) 445-7205 before visiting to ensure staff is available.

County Surveyor Office Special Notes:

Hardcopy submittal packages, documents, mylar prints and submittal fees may be dropped off at the public counter or mailed to:

Humboldt County Surveyor

3015 H Street, Room 124

Eureka, CA 95501

Electronic submittals for Records of Survey, Subdivision Maps, Corner Records and Boundary Corrections can be emailed to CountySurveyor@co.humboldt.ca.us

For Submittal fees and Map Standards see the County Surveyor’s Web Page at https://humboldtgov.org/1427/Survey

The County Surveyor Library is open by appointment only. The Roads Records room is closed to the public, but files can be made available by appointment. Call (707) 445-7205 to make an appointment.

The County Surveyor Map Index is available online at https://hummaps.com/maps/

Motor Pool, Second and J Streets, Eureka

County employees will have access to vehicles. Keys and vehicles will be sanitized between uses. Reservations procedures will still be in place. (707) 445-7374.

Natural Resource Planning, 1105 6^th Street, Eureka

Please use e-mail or phone.