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Building Permits in Merced, California

Access 4,154 building permits issued in Merced, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Merced open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

4,154
Total permits
301
Last 12 months
0
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
227
Plumbing
26
Renovation
4
Battery
4
Electrical
4
Grading
3
Fire alarm
2
New construction
1
Interior remodel
1
Addition
1

Permit data by trade in Merced

Drill into the most common permit categories in Merced.

Top contractors in Merced

Most active contractors by permit volume in Merced.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Merced, California. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-05AA-26-04033064 OLEANDER AVESolarPV SOLAR ROOF MOUNT 17 PANELS / 6.97 kW DC & 1 ESS BATTERY. PHOTOVOLTAIC CONTR...
2026-08-05AA-26-03981673 SACRAMENTO DRSolarROOF MOUNTED SOLAR, 15 MODULES, 6.075 KW DC WITH, 1 ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM W/ INTEG...
2026-08-04AA-26-0394921 W 23RD STSolarRoof mounted solar 1 module 8.61 kW inverter panel
2026-08-03AA-26-0392119 E DONNA DRSolarRoof mounted solar 24 modules 9.84 kW energy storage
2026-07-31AA-26-03913509 CORDOVA AVESolarROOF MOUNTED SOLAR, 38 MODULES, 15.39KW DC, 2 ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM W/ INTEGRATED ...
2026-07-30WUTIL-2607-00233140 E GERARD AVEOtherRenewing permit #23-1158
2026-07-30AA-26-03891695 YOSEMITE PKWYSolarRoof mounted solar 15 modules 6.075kW with battery
2026-07-29AA-26-03872650 ALTAIR CTSolarResidential rooftop solar installation
2026-07-28AA-26-03842996 SEQUOIA DRSolarInstall 3.24 kW roof mounted solar with battery backup
2026-07-28AA-26-0386468 LAS BRISAS CTSolarRoof mounted solar with 13 modules and battery backup

Access Merced permit data via API

Query Merced, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Merced permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Merced&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Merced permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Merced open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Merced data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Merced, California was issued on August 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Merced permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Merced permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Merced permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Merced building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Merced, California is 2 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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