Welcome to RMA

The Resource Management Agency strives to ensure that its customer service standards are consistent with the Agency’s Mission Statement:

The mission of the Resource Management Agency, in cooperation with the public and our partner agencies, is to protect the consumer and community’s health, safety and environment by carrying out adopted laws and policies, and educating, assisting and empowering Ventura County residents and businesses to be good stewards of the land and our resources.

Values

In addition, RMA has identified those core values which will guide us in carrying out our mission. These values are directly related to our customer service and include:

  • Honesty, hard work and ethical behavior

  • Transparency and accountability

  • Equitable treatment and respect of all constituents

  • Excellence in service delivery

Our Hours

Main RMA hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday.

RMA holiday schedule here.

Building and Safety Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Plan Check Submittal and Permit Issuance (No financial transactions ½ hour before closing).

Environmental Health Hours of Operation

General Inquiries:

Monday thru Thursday - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Appointments are recommended

Food Vehicle Inspection* hours:
8:00 am to 9:00 am & 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Monday thru Friday
*Inspections are also available at our East County Office in Simi Valley by appointment only.

Call 805 654-2813 for more information.

Planning Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday - 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Applications initialized after 4:00 pm will not be processed fully the same day. Some Zoning Clearances may take several days to process and approve.

Weights and Measures, Code Compliance and Building and Land Use Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm