Our mission is to continually improve the quality of life for the City's residents and business owners by providing professional, efficient, and relevant public services that promote a variety of housing opportunities, economic development, business retention, and overall sustainable development to ensure a safe and attractive environment and a progressive vision for the City's future.

To contact the Community Development Department:

City of Bell Gardens
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Tel: (562) 806-7724
Fax: (562) 806-7720

 To visit the Community Development Department Online Application Portal, please visit here: www.citizenserve.com/bellgardens

State Surplus Land Act & Offering Memorandum Update

This process has been completed. The City is furthering its efforts for redevelopment of a vacant parcel and the development of much needed affordable housing. The City is currently in escrow with an affordable housing developer for the Former Berk Oil and Pacific Metal Craft located at 5600-5636 Shull Street and the Former Ace Hardware Store located at 7601 Eastern Avenue.

Former Berk Oil and Pacific Metal Craft - 5600-5636 Shull Street

Fact Sheet: Environmental Investigation

English here                          Spanish here

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager, Gustavo Romo 

gromo@bellgardens.org and/or (562) 806-7724

 Community Development Links

• Building And Safety
• Business Licenses
• CDBG Program
• Code Enforcement
• Economic Development
• Housing
• Planning