Important Public Announcements

NEW! B&S announces its new Text Messaging solution for inspection requests

B&S announces its new Text Messaging solution for scheduling inspections for active construction projects.  The new feature goes into effect January 1, 2023.  It allows contractors and other permittees to schedule inspections with the convenience of text messaging on a cell phone.  To learn how to schedule your next inspection with text messaging, see our new Inspection Scheduling Instructions in English or Spanish.

NEW!2022 Ventura County Building Code - Adopted Changes

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 Ventura County Building Code (VCBC) on
November 01, 2022. 
The 2022 VCBC goes into effect for new permit applications received by Building and Safety on or after
January 01, 2023. Permit applications received before this date will be subject to the provisions of the current code, the 2019 VCBC.
The new edition of the VCBC contains some changes and new provisions that are different from the 2019 VCBC. You can view the changes in the VCBC here.
To view the newly adopted 2022 VCBC, click here. 

NEW! Important notice regarding pool and spa permits: Level 3 Water Shortage for VC Waterworks Districts

NEW! Notice for B&S Customers With Active Building Permit Applications or Permits that require IWMD clearances. (See “Other B&S Announcements”)

NEW! Standardized Plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Farmworker/ Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units    

The County’s Building & Safety Division has prepared and is making available to the public, a complete set of standardized plans for one-, two- and three-bedroom units that can be utilized for the construction of Detached ADUs and Farmworker/Animal Caretaker Dwelling Units.

Welcome to Building and Safety.

Building and Safety is a division of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) at the County of Ventura.

Our objective is to ensure that construction projects adhere to state and local laws for the design and construction of buildings and private structures.

The Building and Safety Division promotes and ensures that all new development in the County of Ventura is constructed in accordance with the highest standards of safety by following and enforcing State and local building standards for new construction. 

This is done through the issuance and administration of building permits.  The building permit process allows for the review and inspection of projects during design and construction to ensure the project will be in compliance with these standards.

We work with other RMA Divisions as well as other agencies in the regulatory process to ensure projects satisfy pertinent development requirements prior to commencing construction. 

We also work with the Code Compliance Division to ensure that existing buildings and structures are maintained in a safe condition.

Building & Safety is responsible for enforcing various requirements associated with fire safety, structural safety, energy conservation, water conservation, sustainability, accessibility for disabled persons, and various other aspects that make the buildings in our community safe to use and occupy. The Ventura County Building Code contains references to the State Codes that are used in the State of California and lists those local construction standards used in Ventura County.

Building Permits are required for most construction projects in Ventura County.  Please inquire with our Building and Safety staff at either of our two Building and Safety offices located in Simi Valley and Ventura for information about how to obtain a Building Permit for your project so that you can get started with construction.

Building and Safety staff is here to help you in person at our Building and Safety permit services counters, or by email or telephone.

Good luck with your project!!