Purchase of former Kmart property for one-stop permitting center
Humboldt County
Summary
The county is buying the old Kmart on Broadway in Eureka to consolidate permitting, public works, and other departments under one roof. Supporters say it saves lease money long-term; critics flagged the tsunami zone, transit access, and the county's poor record maintaining existing buildings.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $5.7 million purchase, with full build-out estimated at five to seven years and potential long-term lease savings.
Anyone needing county permits gets one stop instead of several offices, and downtown Eureka waterfront properties may be freed up.
A county employee commenter argued employees lose walkable services and the site sits in the tsunami zone; Supervisor Bohn cited neglected existing facilities.
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