Public Data Portal
Raw government data. No paywall. No registration. Download county records, FOIA responses, and financial documents. Verify our work. Do your own analysis.
Available Datasets
County Budgets
Annual adopted budgets and mid-year adjustments for Humboldt County, broken down by department and fund.
Contract Awards
All county contracts over $10,000, including vendor, amount, duration, competitive bid status, and awarding department.
Meeting Minutes & Agendas
Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and committee meeting agendas with linked documents and vote records.
FOIA Responses
Complete public records request responses with original documents, correspondence, and request tracking data.
Public Employee Compensation
Salary and total compensation data for Humboldt County employees, sourced from California State Controller reports.
Vendor Payment Records
Individual payment transactions to county vendors, including check register data and purchase order details.
File Your Own Records Request
California's Public Records Act gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. You don't need a lawyer. You don't need a reason. Here's how to do it.
Read our full FOIA guide- 1
Identify the records you want
Be specific. "All emails between X and Y regarding Z from January to March 2024" works better than "everything about Z."
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Submit your request in writing
Email, mail, or hand-deliver to the relevant department. No form required, but written requests create a paper trail.
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Wait for the response
Agencies must respond within 10 days (can extend by 14 days in some cases). If they don't respond, follow up.
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Know your rights if denied
Agencies must cite specific legal exemptions for any denied records. Generic denials are not permitted under California law.
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