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News Highlights

SolSmart awarded the City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department with a Gold award!

The Community Development Department was recognized by SolSmart for its engagement in the SolSmart Program by making it faster, cheaper and easier to go solar. In addition, SolSmart wanted to honor the department for its hard work and leadership to reduce soft costs and barriers to going solar. The solar application process is streamlined, making it lucrative for residents to add solar to their property.

• Planning Applications in Process
• 2017 Community Development Accomplishments
• Real Estate Open House FAQ's
• Short-Term Vacation Rentals Prohibited in Huntington Beach
• Fillable Permit Applications Now Available!
• Request a Building and Safety Permit Inspection - Now Available Online!

Community Development Calendar

• Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 5:15 PM
• Zoning Administrator Meeting, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 1:30 PM
• Historic Resources Board Meeting, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 5:00 PM
• Zoning Administrator Meeting, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 1:30 PM
• Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 5:15 PM
• Design Review Board Meeting, Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 3:30 PM

Did you know?

Solar chimneys are passive solar ventilation systems. Shafts connect the interior and exterior of the building. The functioning can be improved by glazing and using thermal mass materials.  Learn more about solar.