Welcome to the City of Richmond’s Building Division.
Our office is providing all services in accordance with the
Contra Costa County Health Officer’s order.
The Building Division is accepting
permit applications electronically using the
eTRAKiT permit portal.
Applicants unable to submit electronically may submit their permit applications in person by appointment. Scheduled appointments must adhere to Social Distancing protocols. To schedule an appointment, please call (510) 620-6868 during counter hours to speak to a Permit Technician or email your contact phone number to
permittechs@ci.richmond.ca.us, and a permit technician will contact you directly to schedule the appointment.
Permit inspections can be scheduled using a touch-tone telephone. Customers should dial the Inspection number (800) 231-6881 and follow a series of prompts by touch tone to schedule or cancel an inspection or to retrieve inspection results.
Please view or print instructions to schedule or cancel an inspection. Permit Inspections can also be scheduled using the
eTRAKiT inspection portal.
Questions about any of the above, can be submitted to
permittechs@ci.richmond.ca or by calling (510) 620-6868.
Please assist us in reducing the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by observing the shelter in place and staying home if you are sick. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Thank you, and stay well!
(Mensaje en Español)
Contact Information
450 Civic Center Plaza - 2nd Floor
Richmond, CA 94804
Information & Inspections:
510-620-6868
Ayuda en Español
:
510-621-1285
(Spanish Information)
Res. Rental Insp. Prog. Help Line:
510-781-5174
Permit Center Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mission
The Building Division provides advice and technical expertise to assist customers with complex construction issues. The Division is committed to ensuring compliance with the evolving building codes and the safe and timely completion of building projects (
read more)...