Encroachment Permits

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Welcome to the City of Merced Engineering Department Encroachment Permit Page!

The City is pleased to announce our new online permitting and licensing system. Instructions and guides are below for applying and managing your permits.

Follow the link below to go to Citizen Self Service to Create or Manage your account. User Guides are available below.

Go to My Account

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 - Contractors will be required to add their subcontractors’ Civic Access accounts to all permits under which they are contracted.

PLEASE NOTE: For Emergency and Health and Safety Permits

Please email encroachmentpermit@cityofmerced.gov with your permit number and emergency type. Water and sewer line breaks are considered priority and will be expedited.

Instructions and Information:

Create an Online Account to submit a permit application.
Email civicaccess@cityofmerced.gov to have your active licenses attached to your account.
Review the requirements for your application here: ENGINEERING SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Apply Online! - see new Permitting Online instructions below
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted
An agency may apply for the encroachment permit, but a contractor is required in order to execute and release the encroachment permit.
All contractors must have a valid City of Merced Business License
Permit Review Fee/Plan Check Fees are non-refundable
- To find out what the current City of Merced Engineering Division Permit Review/Plan Check Fee rates are, please email encroachmentpermit@cityofmerced.gov
Permits are valid for 6 months after approval, or 30 days from initial inspection unless otherwise approved by Engineering Division.