County permits

Humboldt County

Humboldt County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Humboldt County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Humboldt County Planning & Building Department, Building Division
Website: Accela Citizen Access (ACA) ↗
Online portal: Accela Citizen Access (ACA) ↗
Phone: (707) 445-7245
Email: planningbuilding@co.humboldt.ca.us; accelasupport@co.humboldt.ca.us
Address: 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501

Full unincorporated Humboldt County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Humboldt County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Humboldt County, California. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.