Public Works
To provide services to the citizens of Humboldt County in a cooperative and responsive method within available resources.
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.
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
Request for Service on County Maintained Roads Form (Potholes, etc...)
Need to report a pothole or other road problem? Request for Service on County Maintained Roads Form (Potholes, etc...)
If the problem is related to ADA accessibility, use the ADA Access Service Request for County Maintained Roads Form. (See the section above.)
Request for Service on County Maintained Roads Form (Potholes, etc...) Opens a New Window.
COVID-19 PROCEDURES
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
All facilities are open with no restrictions.
Website: County Parks & Trails
Road Maintenance, 1106 Second Street, Eureka
The Dispatcher will be available to take requests for service by phone, Monday-Thursday, 6:30am - 5:00pm (summer); Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm (winter), (707) 445-7421.
Concerns or requests can also be submitted here: Request for Service on County Maintained Roads Form (Potholes, etc...)
Website: Road Maintenance
Main Office, 1106 Second Street, Eureka
This office is open. Some staff are working remotely and may not be available, so please call in advance. 707 445-7491
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.
Website: Public Works
Engineering Projects, 1106 Second Street, Eureka
Plans and Specifications for Engineering projects are available on the County’s Webpage Engineering Division or by U.S. Mail.
Please call (707) 445-76377 to have your company’s name on the Planholders’ list or if you have any questions.
Website: Engineering
Land Use Division, 3015 H Street, Eureka
The public counter is 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.
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/
Website: Land Use
Motor Pool, Second and J Streets, Eureka
Motor pool is open normal business hours. Reservations are required (707) 445-7374.
Natural Resource Planning, 1105 6th Street, Eureka
By appointment only. Please e-mail or phone.
Website: Natural Resource Planning