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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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Building & Safety Division

Building Department Applications

  • Commercial Alteration Permit
  • Commercial Electrical Permit
  • Commercial Mechanical Permit
  • Commercial New Construction Permit
  • Commercial Plumbing Permit - Pump
  • Commercial Pool/Spa Permit
  • Commercial Roofing Permit
  • Commercial Solar/PV Permit
  • Damage/Move Assessment
  • Demolition Permit - Commercial
  • Demolition Permit - Other
  • Demolition Permit - Residential
  • Fire Protection Permit
  • Master Plan
  • Residential Alteration Permit
  • Residential Electrical Permit
  • Residential Mechanical Permit - HVAC Only
  • Residential Mobile Home Permit
  • Residential New Construction Permit
  • Residential Plumbing Permit - Pump
  • Residential Pool/Spa Permit
  • Residential Roofing Permit
  • Residential Solar/PV - SolarApp+ Permit Only
  • Residential Solar/PV Permit
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Contact Us

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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