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How to Check the Status of a Permit/Application
Ministerial Permits (Permits starting with ZC, AD, CH)
The Planning Division will automatically email you at certain steps in the permit process from plan.counter@ventura.org. You will receive automated email updates when:
- Fees have been charged for the permit.
- There is a correction notice (the application is missing something).
- The permit is approved and needs your signature.
If you would like to check the status of your permit application, check out the County’s permit portal, “Citizen Access” at vcca.ventura.org:
- Log in to existing account or create a free account here.
- Select “My records” at the top of the page.
If your permit is not showing up, follow the below steps:
- Log in to existing account or create a free account here.
- Select “Planning” at the top of the page.
- Scroll down to General Search, “Record Number” and type your permit number (Example: ZC20-0000).
- Select “Search” and choose your permit.
Planning staff can connect your permit to your account if your permit does not show up. Contact plan.counter@ventura.org or (805) 654-2488 with the permit number and your full name so that staff can connect the permit to your “Citizen Access” account.
Discretionary Permits (Conditional Use Permits and Planned Development Permits)
For the status of discretionary permits, contact the case planner.
Related:
- How to Make a Payment.
- How to Contact Planning.
