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Welcome to the
City of Richmond, CA
Online Services and Permitting System

Issue, Application and Payment Portal

This site allows community members (iMSUsers) and contractors (iMSPros) to submit applications, issues or
complaints, view the status of applications and pay outstanding fees.
⚠️ Important Security Notice – Fraudulent Planning & Permit Emails Impersonating City Staff
The City of Richmond has been made aware of fraudulent emails impersonating City staff and requesting payment or wire transfers related to planning applications and permits.
These messages are NOT from the City of Richmond. Scammers are using publicly available project information to target applicants,
as noted in a recent FBI IC3 Public Service Announcement (PSA) Click Here to read www.ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260309.
If you receive any unexpected request for payment, wiring instructions,
or unusual documentation or an information request from an email with extension other than
ci.richmond.ca.us or richmondca.gov do not click links or send money. Scammers are currently using emails from @usa.com

Instead, • Do not respond• Do not click links or open attachments
• Report the message to the City of Richmond at: 510-620-6874 or Email our CyberSecurity contact to verify the request
• Verify any fees or project status directly inside iMS or by contacting staff using official City email addresses.
 Your caution protects you and our community from fraud

Issues, Concerns, Violations

 Submit Complaint or Inquiry Report non-emergency Issues, Complaints and Inquiries.
To make a complaint about construction work being done without a permit, please phone the
Building Division 510-620-6868,
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
and state that you wish to make a complaint. This call can be made without giving your name or phone number if you wish to remain anonymous.

Planning / Zoning