Fax: (714) 374-1647
Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
*Email [email protected] for requests outside of walk-in hours
Building Division
“Per City Council’s direction at the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting, City staff will continue accepting Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) applications.”
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.
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. For fastest processing, electronic submittals are highly encouraged.
The City of Huntington Beach’s new electronic permit processing system HB ACA (Accela Citizen Access) is now open for submittals!
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
Resubmittal & Revision Plan Submittal Guide
Please review our current processing times below, and check updates on the Processing Status section of your permit through ACA
- Initial Application Review - 5 Business Days
- Plan Review 1st Submittal - 20 Business Days
- Plan Review 2nd Submittal - 10 Business Days
- Plan Review 3rd+ Submittal - 5 Business Days
- Plan Review for Revisions - 5 Business Days
- Plans Coordination once all Plan Reviews are complete - 3 Business Days
- Review of any Documents added to a file - 3 Business Days
- Permit Issuance (once all fees and documents received) - 3 Business Days
*Please login to HB ACA from a full web browser since certain functionality is not available from a mobile device.
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To apply for a Certificate of Occupancy, please email your completed Certificate of Occupancy Application to [email protected] Link to Certificate of Occupancy Application We will review your application and respond within 3-5 business days. |
Did you know?
The Huntington Beach Fire Department conducts free home fire safety inspections for seniors. You can also get a free smoke detector with a 10 year battery and carbon monoxide detector installed. This free service is provided by Project SHIP senior home inspection program volunteers. You can schedule an appointment online or call 714-374-1615.
Community Dev
