Arcata City Hall Department Contact Information & COVID-19 Procedures

UPDATED: Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Arcata City Hall is open for in-person services from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.

City staff will continue to be available to assist the public online or by phone between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and comm...

City Offices Closed on Monday, May 30 in Observance of Memorial Day

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Emergency services will continue to be available through the Arcata Police Department:

• For emergencies. call 9-1-1.
• To report a crime or request an officer response, call ...

Residential Rental Inspection Program Addresses Substandard Rental Properties

Goal of Residential Rental Inspection Program 

Public engagement is key in creating and applying a program that works for all and promotes the health and safety of city neighborhoods. 

The purpose of the Residential Rental Inspection Progr...

Arcata Gateway Area Plan Update

UPDATED: Monday, March 7, 2022

GATEWAY AREA PLAN

The Community Development Department released the draft of the Gateway Area Plan on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 which provides details of how Arcata’s Gateway Area could be redeveloped to create mor...

National Police Foundation Report & Arcata Police Department Updates

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City of Arcata to Hold Special Election on Tuesday, June 7

UPDATED: Monday, April 11, 2022

At a special meeting on Wednesday, February 9, the Arcata City Council voted to hold a special election on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 to fill Vice-Mayor Emily Goldstein’s vacant seat.

Goldstein will be stepping down from...

COVID-19 News & Updates

UPDATED: Thursday, February 10, 2022

The City of Arcata is monitoring COVID-19 and is working with, and following all recommended guidelines from, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the California Department of Public Health and the Humboldt County Dep...

City of Arcata Statement Against Racism & Violence Towards the AAPI Community

At the Arcata City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 7, the City Council approved the following statement condemning the escalating violence and ongoing harassment directed at Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders.

City of Arcata Statement Again...

City of Arcata Statement in Support of the LGBTQ+ Community

Acts of vandalism to a City planter that was displaying flags and decorations to recognize and celebrate Pride Month have served as a reminder to the importance of remaining active in affirming the City’s commitment to support our LGBTQ+ community members...