Services A - M

Alerts

Sign up to receive announcements of important information (e.g., warnings of natural disasters) sent to you through email or text message.

Animals Lost or Found

Help pet owners reunite with their pets with these resources.

Arcata Ridge Trail Project

The City of Arcata is creating a 4-mile trail running from West End Road to Buttermilk Lane, crossing through the Sunny Brae and Arcata Community Forests.

Bicycle Licenses

Obtain Bicycle Licenses and other important licenses in Arcata.

Building Permits

Read about different types of work that require permits and find out what information you'll need to apply.

Business License Tax

Anyone conducting business within the Arcata city limits is required to have a City of Arcata Business License.

California Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program

Log in to access a low-cost auto insurance program offered by the State of California.

Citizen RIMS - Crime Mapping

CodeRED

Sign up for CodeRED and receive emergency notifications by phone, email, text and social media.

Community Access Television

Access Humboldt manages 4 channels on the Suddenlink cable system for Humboldt County.

Dance Permits

Dance Permits and other important license information can be found on this inclusive page.

Dog Licenses

The owner of every dog within the incorporated area of the City shall pay annually a license tax as established by resolution of the City Council.

Emergency Services

See a listing of emergency service resources.

Encroachment Permits

Encroachment, banner, sewer, sidewalk, water permit applications, along with complaint work order forms and plan check worksheets are available on this page.

Fingerprinting

The Arcata Police Department offers both inked fingerprinting and digitally scanned (Live Scan) fingerprinting services.

Garbage & Recycling

The City continues to support waste reduction through Garbage, Recycling and Waste Reduction Programs which provide curbside trash and recycling pickup and yard waste processing.

GIS Portal

The City of Arcata Geographic Information System (GIS) provides digital geographic information analysis and mapping services to City staff, the public, and other jurisdictions and features public access to maps and data.