Our Offices
For all Planning and Land Use inquiries or for general information, refer to the contact information below.
For all other inquiries, click here
Riverside Office | Palm Desert Office |
Mailing: Riverside County Planning Department Email: [email protected] Phone: (951) 955-3200 | Mailing: Riverside County Planning Department Email: [email protected] Phone: (760) 863-8277 |
Planning Administration
For questions or comments regarding Planning Department Administration, refer to the following personnel:
John Hildebrand, Planning Director
Phayvanh Nanthavongdouangsy, Assistant Planning Director
Todd Carpenter, Planning Division Manager
Executive Assistant: Esmeralda Medina, Phone: (951) 955-6097, Fax: (951) 955-1811, or email: [email protected].
Please allow up to two full business days for a response before following up by phone or email.
Land Use Inquiries
For General, Land Use, or Application questions, call (951) 955-3200 to speak with a Land Use Technician, or email [email protected].
Public Hearings
For General Meeting Information Click Here, Planning Commission Click Here, and Director's Hearing Click Here.
For questions regarding the meetings, please contact the Commission Secretary at (951) 955-7436.
Para preguntas sobre las reuniones, comuníquese con la Secretaria de la Comisión al (951) 955-7436.
Billing
Planning Department Applications/Project Billing
For inquiries regarding billing, collections, or past-due accounts related to Planning Department applications, please contact the following personnel:
Elizabeth Sarabia, Administrative Services Analyst, at (951) 955-6021 or email at [email protected].
For questions regarding payment options, methods of payment, or to make a payment by phone, please contact the Cashier at (760) 863-7735.
For property tax payments, visit the Tax Collector’s Office website here, call (951) 955-3900, or email at [email protected].
Payment OptionsE-Checks or Credit Cards: Click HERE for more information. Cash or Check: Cashiers Counter located on the 9th Floor of the County Administration Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Phone: Contact the Cashier at (760) 863-7735 and provide the invoice number. Mail: County of Riverside, Attn: Accounts Receivables, P.O. Box 1605, Riverside, CA 92502 or 4080 Lemon Street 14th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501. Reference the invoice number on the check or include a copy of the invoice.
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Criminals are impersonating city or county officials requesting fraudulent payments for planning, zoning, or land use applications.
The Riverside County Planning Department Director's Hearing and Planning Commission Do Not handle financial transactions or process payments. All official county fees or payments must go through designated department billing channels. The Planning Department will not request or process Wire Transfers.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at (951) 955-3200 or [email protected].