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Clark Complex Front Entrance Closed for ADA Modifications Beginning Monday, Oct. 2

Construction work at the front entrance of County of Humboldt’s Clark Complex building will begin on Monday, Oct. 2. This work is part of the Clark Complex Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Modification Project which began in April 2023.

Due ...

Time Running Out to Provide Input Into Short-Term Rental Ordinance

The revised draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance will be presented to the Humboldt County Planning Commission on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. This is one of the last opportunities for the public to share their thoughts and concerns regarding short-term renta...

Additional Short-Term Rental Ordinance Community Meetings on Thursday, Aug. 24 & Wednesday, Sept. 6

An ordinance is being prepared to allow the use of residences as short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Humboldt County. 

The purpose of the draft STR Ordinance is to protect the character of the neighborhoods where they are located and to pr...

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Community Meetings on Wednesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 16

The County of Humboldt reminds the community that an ordinance is being prepared to allow the use of short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Humboldt County. 

The purpose of the draft STR Ordinance is to allow some residences in unincorporated...

Digital Permit Application Submissions Required Beginning Wednesday, July 5

Beginning Wednesday, July 5, the Humboldt County Planning & Building Department will require permit application packages to be submitted digitally. 

This new requirement aims to streamline the permit application process for staff and support a...

Draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28

The County of Humboldt reminds the community that an ordinance is being prepared to allow the use of short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Humboldt County. 

The Planning & Building Department will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesd...

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 28

The County of Humboldt’s Planning & Building Department has drafted a Short-Term Rental Ordinance and is seeking public input. 

On Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. county Planning & Building Department staff will host a virtual public meeting ...

Beware of Online Parcel Scams

A new scam on the rise statewide is targeting potential land-buyers with promises of off the grid parcels for sale. The Humboldt County Public Works Department’s Land Use Division and the Planning and Building Department warn that a variety of websites ha...

New Building Codes go into Effect on Jan. 1, 2023

Every three years, the State of California adopts new building codes to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fire and life safety systems. 

Cal...

Sea Level Rise Planning for the Humboldt Bay Region: Sea Level Rise Stakeholder Catalogue

Sea level rise is increasingly becoming a concern for many who live and work along the coast. In response, Humboldt County is exploring regional planning and adaptation to address the impacts of sea level rise in the Humboldt Bay area. 

As a first...