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E-Check Payment Option Currently Unavailable

We are currently unable to utilize e-check as a payment option. If you prefer to pay your permit fees with a check, please mail it in noting the permit or license number or visit our office to pay in person. We hope to have this payment option available again soon and we apologize for any inconvenience.

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Application Assistance

If you need assistance completing your permit or license application, please contact the appropriate Division at the phone number listed at the bottom of this page.

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For general email inquiries, please utilize the corresponding email for the Division you wish to contact.

Community and Economic Development

BUILDINGS DIVISION
2222 M Street, 2nd Floor
Merced, CA 95340
P: (209) 385-7477
E: Buildings@countyofmerced.com

PLANNING & BUSINESS LICENSES DIVISIONS
2222 M Street, 2nd Floor
Merced, CA 95340
P: (209) 385-7654
E: Planning@countyofmerced.com
E: BusinessLicense@countyofmerced.com

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
2222 M Street, 2nd Floor
Merced, CA 95340
P: (209) 381-1100
E: MCDEH@countyofmerced.com

Department of Public Works

ROAD DIVISION
345 W. 7th Street
Merced, CA 95341
P: (209) 385-7601
E: RoadPermits@countyofmerced.com

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