2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES ARE IN EFFECT FOR ANY SUBMITTALS ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1ST, 2026       

**Excludes submittals that have a MASTER plan in place under 2022 Codes** 

Visit our Building Permit Applications page for building permitting services through our portal                                       

Building Permit Applications | City of Merced, CA

• Apply for all building permits, including uploading plans and documents
• Paying Fees   
• Tracking permit, plan review and inspection status
• Permit issuance
• Scheduling building permit inspections

• Apply for all building permits, including uploading plans and documents
• Paying Fees   
• Tracking permit, plan review and inspection status
• Permit issuance
• Scheduling building permit inspections

"How To" Guidelines  

If you have any questions about the new system or experience any problems, please contact (209) 385-4773 or email inspectionservicesweb@cityofmerced.gov

• New user and manage your online account

• Apply for a permit online, including submitting plans or documents

• Pay an Invoice

• Schedule an online inspection

Online Permit Service Center FAQ's

• Can I view details about a permit, plan review or inspections without an account?Yes, go to our City of Merced Civic Access page Public Information

1. Pick "Permit" from "Search" drop down.
2. In the "Search public records with keywords or address" section, type the address or permit number. 
3. Click on the "Permit Number" to view details for a specific permit.

• Schedule or view an inspection

View Today's Inspection Results

• What do I do if I have revisions or deferrals to APPROVED PLANS?

Use the Narrative form and upload, along with your revisions or deferrals to the permit portal inspectionservicesweb@cityofmerced.gov or call 209-385-4773 for guidance.

• What do I do if I have a permit ready to be issued and plans are approved?

If you have fees due and outstanding items that need to be taken care of contact inspectionservicesweb@cityofmerced.gov or call 209-385-4773 for guidance.

Where do I find the CASp? 

Please visit California Commission on Disability Access for information regarding CASp.