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The County of Humboldt’s official website is humboldtgov.org. Its Staff Directory lists every county department with its phone number.
Most county offices are in Eureka, around the County Courthouse at 825 Fifth St. Phone numbers and hours can change, so please call ahead before you go.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is the county’s elected governing board. It meets most Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in the Board Chamber at the Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. It usually does not meet on the fifth Tuesday of a month.
| District | Supervisor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rex Bohn |
| 2 | Michelle Bushnell |
| 3 | Mike Wilson |
| 4 | Natalie Arroyo |
| 5 | Steve Madrone |
Not sure which district you live in? Use the District Map on the Board of Supervisors page.
- Agendas and meeting videos, live and past, are on humboldt.legistar.com.
- Clerk of the Board: 825 Fifth St., Room 111, Eureka · (707) 476-2390 · Mon–Thu, 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m.
How to give public comment (3 minutes per person):
- In person: speak at the meeting. To add papers to the record, bring the original plus 7 copies on 8½ x 11 paper.
- By phone or Zoom: call the number printed on the front of the agenda. Turn off the live stream, then press *9 to raise your hand. Staff will call on you by the last four digits of your phone number.
- In writing: send your comment to the Clerk of the Board with your name and the agenda item number.
Sheriff’s Office and public safety
In an emergency, always call 911.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff’s Office – main station | 826 Fourth St., Eureka | (707) 445-7251 |
| Sheriff – McKinleyville Station | 1608 Pickett Rd., McKinleyville | (707) 839-6600 |
| Sheriff – Garberville Station | 715 Cedar St., Suite B, Garberville | (707) 923-2761 |
| Sheriff – Willow Creek (Trinity River) Station | 80 Country Club Dr., Willow Creek | (530) 629-1025 |
| Correctional Facility (County Jail) | 826 Fourth St., Eureka | (707) 441-5159 |
| Coroner | 3012 I St., Eureka | (707) 445-7242 |
| Animal Control & Shelter | 980 Lycoming Ave., McKinleyville | (707) 840-9132 |
| Office of Emergency Services | 826 Fourth St., Eureka | (707) 268-2500 |
| District Attorney | Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka | (707) 445-7411 |
| Public Defender | Eureka | (707) 445-7634 |
| Probation Department | Eureka | (707) 445-7401 · Adult Probation (707) 444-0600 |
| Humboldt County Superior Court | 825 Fifth St. and 421 I St., Eureka | (707) 445-7256 |
- Emergency alerts: sign up for county text and phone alerts on the Emergency Notifications page.
- Sheriff news and press releases: Sheriff’s Office Newsroom.
- Court self-help (free help with forms, divorce, small claims): 825 Fifth St., Room 305, ext. 1750. Walk-ins Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri, 9 a.m.–noon.
County departments people use most
| Department | What they handle | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Elections & Voter Registration | Registering to vote, ballots, election results | (707) 445-7481 |
| Assessor | Property values for taxes | (707) 445-7663 |
| Treasurer – Tax Collector | Paying property taxes | taxinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us |
| Clerk-Recorder | Deeds, marriage licenses, birth and death records | (707) 445-7593 · Vital records (707) 445-7382 |
| Planning & Building | Building permits, zoning, land use | (707) 445-7245 |
| Code Enforcement | Reporting code violations | (707) 476-2429 |
| Planning Commission | Public hearings on land use | (707) 445-7245 |
| Health & Human Services | Public health, mental health, CalFresh, Medi-Cal | (707) 268-3447 (268-DHHS) |
| DHHS – Social Services | CalFresh, Medi-Cal, cash aid | (877) 410-8809 |
| DHHS – Behavioral Health 24-hour Crisis Line | Mental health crisis help | (707) 445-7715 |
| Public Works | County roads, bridges, airports, facilities | (707) 445-7491 · Road maintenance (707) 445-7421 |
| County Library | Main library in Eureka plus branches around the county | (707) 269-1900 |
| County Administrative Office | Runs day-to-day county business and the budget | (707) 445-7266 |
To search property records and recorded documents online, use the Clerk-Recorder Records Search.
City governments
Humboldt County has seven incorporated cities. McKinleyville is not a city; its local services are run by the McKinleyville Community Services District.
| City | City Hall | Phone | Agendas and meetings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 531 K St., Eureka | (707) 441-4144 | Meetings, Agendas & Minutes |
| Arcata | 736 F St., Arcata | (707) 822-5951 | Live Meetings, Agendas & Minutes |
| Fortuna | 621 11th St., Fortuna | (707) 725-7600 | Agenda Packets & Minutes |
| Ferndale | 834 Main St., Ferndale | (707) 786-4224 | City Council |
| Rio Dell | 675 Wildwood Ave., Rio Dell | (707) 764-3532 | Agendas & Minutes |
| Trinidad | 409 Trinity St., Trinidad | (707) 677-0223 | Meetings |
| Blue Lake | 111 Greenwood Rd., Blue Lake | (707) 668-5655 | Agendas & Minutes |
| McKinleyville Community Services District | 1656 Sutter Rd., McKinleyville | (707) 839-3251 | Board meetings listed on its home page |
Where to watch meeting videos
| What | Where to watch |
|---|---|
| County Board of Supervisors (live and past) | humboldt.legistar.com |
| Access Humboldt (community media, local programs) | YouTube channel · Watch page · Optimum Cable Channel 8 |
| Eureka City Council and city boards | Meetings page (“Watch now” during live meetings), plus the city’s YouTube channel |
| Arcata City Council | Watch Meetings · Arcata YouTube |
To join a Eureka meeting by phone, call (707) 441-4243, then press *9 to raise your hand to speak.
Access Humboldt is a nonprofit community media center at 341 W. Harris St., Eureka · (707) 443-9352.
State and federal representatives
These are the officeholders as of October 10, 2026. Several seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot, so this list may change.
| Office | Who | Eureka office | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. House | Rep. Jared Huffman | 317 Third St., Suite 1, Eureka | (707) 407-3585 |
| California State Senate, District 2 | Sen. Mike McGuire | 1036 Fifth St., Suite D, Eureka | (707) 445-6508 |
| California State Assembly, District 2 | Asm. Chris Rogers | 1036 Fifth St., Suite D, Eureka | (707) 445-7014 |
Not sure who represents your address? Look it up with California’s Find Your Representative tool, or the U.S. House Find Your Representative page.
Sources
Checked October 10, 2026. Phone numbers, hours and officeholders can change, so please confirm before you go.
- County of Humboldt – Staff Directory
- County of Humboldt – Board of Supervisors
- Humboldt Superior Court – Contact Us/Locations
- City of Eureka – Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
- City websites: Arcata · Fortuna · Ferndale · Rio Dell · Trinidad · Blue Lake · McKinleyville CSD
- Access Humboldt
- Rep. Jared Huffman – Offices · Sen. Mike McGuire – Contact · Asm. Chris Rogers