Community & Economic Development — Building & Safety
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
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- [1] Merced — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Merced County · Official page text containing: The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits and inspection of all construction
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rvices Departments & Services A-G Community & Economic Development Building & Safety Building & Safety Responsibilities The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits and inspection of all construction within the unincorporated areas of Merced County. Building and Safety Division Moved To Electronic Permit Submittals Jan. 4, 2016 In an effort to streamline services and reduce waste, the Building and Safety Division of the Merced County Department of Public Works shifted to electronic permit submittals starting January 4, 2016. Electronic Permit Submittal Press Release Electronic Plan and Revised Plan Sub
- [2] Merced — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Merced County · Official page text containing: The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits and inspection of all construction
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
rvices Departments & Services A-G Community & Economic Development Building & Safety Building & Safety Responsibilities The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits and inspection of all construction within the unincorporated areas of Merced County. Building and Safety Division Moved To Electronic Permit Submittals Jan. 4, 2016 In an effort to streamline services and reduce waste, the Building and Safety Division of the Merced County Department of Public Works shifted to electronic permit submittals starting January 4, 2016. Electronic Permit Submittal Press Release Electronic Plan and Revised Plan Sub
- [3] Merced — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Merced County · Official page text containing: The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits and inspection of all construction
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
rvices Departments & Services A-G Community & Economic Development Building & Safety Building & Safety Responsibilities The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits and inspection of all construction within the unincorporated areas of Merced County. Building and Safety Division Moved To Electronic Permit Submittals Jan. 4, 2016 In an effort to streamline services and reduce waste, the Building and Safety Division of the Merced County Department of Public Works shifted to electronic permit submittals starting January 4, 2016. Electronic Permit Submittal Press Release Electronic Plan and Revised Plan Sub
- [4] Merced — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Merced County · Official page text containing: (209) 385-7477
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e Permitting Portal Contact Us Building & Safety Division Physical Address 2222 M St. 2nd Floor Merced, CA 95340 Phone: (209) 385-7477 Fax: (209) 385-7302 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Closed County Holidays Quick Links Important Contact Information State Contractor's License Board State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance View All Links /QuickLinks.aspx Building Laws Flood Information Permit and Inspection Information Plan Check Information Substandard
- [5] Merced — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Merced County · Official page text containing: 2222 M St. 2nd Floor Merced, CA 95340
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
rmation Problem Resolution Useful Links Online Permitting Portal Contact Us Building & Safety Division Physical Address 2222 M St. 2nd Floor Merced, CA 95340 Phone: (209) 385-7477 Fax: (209) 385-7302 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Closed County Holidays Quick Links Important Contact Information State Contractor's License Board State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance View All Links /QuickLinks.aspx Building Laws Flood Information Permit and Inspection Information Plan Check I
- [6] Merced — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Merced County · Official page text containing: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Division Physical Address 2222 M St. 2nd Floor Merced, CA 95340 Phone: (209) 385-7477 Fax: (209) 385-7302 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Closed County Holidays Quick Links Important Contact Information State Contractor's License Board State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance View All Links /QuickLinks.aspx Building Laws Flood Information Permit and Inspection Information Plan Check Information Substandard Housing Useful Links Electric Vehicle Charging Station Information