Ordinance Enforcement

Mission Statement

The Ordinance Enforcement Department’s mission is to enforce the adopted codes regarding the maintenance of buildings and structures in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Richmond. This department works with the Code Enforcement Board.

Code of Ordinances

The City of Richmond uses a Code of Ordinances to promote the well-being of the community and citizens within the community. These ordinances are available online with the following link:

City of Richmond Code of Ordinances

Please note this link takes you to the American Legal website. You have the ability to search within the ordinances.

Additional Information

To submit a complaint, please contact our office, 859-625-6404, or complete the complaint submission form found here or through the Richmond MyCivic app (available for download on Apple and Android devices)

For information regarding current liens on a property, please contact Ordinance Enforcement, 859-625-6404

For information regarding citations, please use the button below

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