Our mission is to serve and respond to the needs of the Porterville community for a better quality of life through visionary planning, design, and development - now and into the future.

The Community Development Department  is comprised of four divisions, Economic Development, Housing Assistance, Redevelopment, and Planning. We strive to provide the public with personal attention, accurate information, and timely solutions in a manner that instills public trust and confidence while exceeding service expectations.