County Building Permits

Merced County Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Merced County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

California Updated March 2026

Important: Merced County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below because that city's building department handles your permits.

Unincorporated Merced County

Permit authority
Merced County Community and Economic Development, Building & Safety Division
Website
Building Safety
Permit and inspection info
Permit and inspection information
Governing body
Merced County Board of Supervisors

Cities in Merced County

Select your city for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Atwater Permit guide → Dos Palos Permit guide → Gustine Permit guide → Livingston Permit guide → Los Banos Permit guide → Merced Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related California Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's CSLB license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.