Scam Alert
The FBI is warning the public about an emerging phishing scheme by criminals impersonating City and County officials to solicit fraudulent payments for Planning and zoning permits. Individuals and businesses with active applications for land-use permits are being targeted by these criminals. Victims receive unsolicited emails from criminals impersonating City
NEW! Now Accepting eCheck/ACH Payments Online
For your convenience, all Resource Management Agency (RMA) Divisions now accept eCheck/ACH payments online! This new payment option allows customers to pay directly from their bank account and take advantage of a lower processing fee. Credit and debit card payments continue to be accepted and are subject to a
Planning a Project? Estimate Your Building Permit Fees Online
06/02/2026 Planning a new home, ADU, garage addition, remodel, or other construction project? The Building & Safety Division’s new Permit Fee Estimator Tool can help you get a preliminary estimate of building permit fees before submitting an application. The tool is designed to help customers better understand potential permit costs
RMA, Public Works Agency, Ventura County Fire Dept, and CEO’s Office Deliver Unified Permitting Reform Update Focused on Faster Service and Clearer Processes
VENTURA, Calif. — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, March 24, received an update from County agencies on a series of measures to improve customer service, modernize policies, and streamline the County’s permitting process. The goal of the improvements is to make it easier for residents and businesses
Learn More About Our New Building Permit Streamlining Process
The Building and Safety Division is launching a new Agency Clearance process designed to streamline building permit applications. Beginning March 1, 2026, new permit applications will no longer require customers to visit multiple agencies to obtain clearances in most cases. Instead, County agencies will coordinate reviews internally through our new
Ventura County Building Code Updates and Public Meetings
Current changes are coming to the Ventura County Building Code (VCBC) that will become effective January 1, 2026. State law requires that the latest edition of the State Building Standard Code is adopted by the County every three years. The latest edition of the State Building Standards Code is the
May is Building Safety Month – Join us for an Open House!
VENTURA, Calif. – In honor of the 45th annual Building Safety Month, the Resource Management Agency’s Building & Safety Division will host an Open House on Thursday, May 8 from 2pm to 4pm at the Ventura County Government Center’s Hall of Administration in the Multipurpose Room, located on the 3rd