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Planning Division

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  City Hall is now open for in person services!  To get in line for Permit Center services, please click the Get in Line link below.  *Note: Permit Center hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.    

  Get in Line

  
  

  The City of Huntington Beach’s new electronic permit processing system HB ACA (Accela Citizen Access) is now open for submittals!  For fastest processing, electronic submittals are highly encouraged. 

  You may also contact the Community Development Department via email at [email protected], the MyHB app on your mobile device, the City website, or our online submittal system HB ACA. 

  HB ACA provides 24/7 online services for citizens, including:

  • Permit, Planning, and Plan Check Applications
  • Payment Processing Online
  • Inspection Scheduling Instantly (including viewing inspection results)
  • Status of your project throughout the process
  • Record Research (for records from 1996-2021)
  • Searching Code Enforcement Records

  Please read all instructions for setting up an account and submitting applications online through HB ACA before submitting a new application. If you have any questions on the submittal process after reading the instructions link below, please contact us at [email protected].

  HB ACA Instructions – Before You Apply Online

  HB ACA - Apply Online Here

  *Please login to HB ACA from a full web browser since certain functionality is not available on a mobile device.

• Please see Links below for Planning Division Procedures ACA Help Desk Temporary Emergency Use Permit Application and Criteria General Planning Application Other Application Forms  Fee Schedule

To find out about the City’s response to the novel coronavirus, please visit the City’s dedicated website regarding COVID-19 for the most updated information: https://hbready.com/

PLANNING FAQ QUICKLINKS:

Welcome to the City of Huntington Beach Planning Division. Our objective is to provide responsive, knowledgeable and helpful planning services to the community. Please refer to the links below for specific topic related information.

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Mission Statement

"The City of Huntington Beach provides sustainable quality services to maintain and enhance our safe and vibrant community."

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Contact Information

City of Huntington Beach
Planning Division
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
Phone: (714) 536-5271
Fax: (714) 374-1648
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