Contact Information
County Administrative Office
168 West Alisal St., 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5115
County of Monterey Website
Frequently Used Forms
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Building Records Report – Not Required
Contact: Records Management Team (831) 755-5027
If research takes longer than 1/2 hour per address.
Additional charges will be assessed based on the actual time.
Building Record Request Form Fee:$260.00
Business License Information:
NOT Required in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County
Real Estate Sign Policy
Contact: Planning & Building Inspection (831) 755-5192
ON-SITE FOR SALE:
Not to exceed 7 Sq Ft and 6 Ft in height.
Signs must be removed no later than 10 days after close of escrow.
ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE:
Not to exceed 7 Sq Ft and 6 Ft in height.
Signs must be removed no later than 10 days after close of escrow.
OFF-SITE
Not to exceed 7 Sq Ft and 4 ft in height.
Signs allowed from 10 AM to dusk.
Signs not allowed in any road right-of-way.
Other Policies
Solicitation Permitted
Contact: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (831) 755-3751
– Veterans may waive license fees
– Iterant Vendor License from Sheriff’s Office
Short Term Rental Policy
Contact: planning and Building Inspection Department (831) 883-7500
– Non-Coastal: Administrative permit required for rentals less than 30 days in R-1 zoning district. Minimum rental period 7 days.
– Coastal: Administrative Permit Required.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (Septic System)
For more information and questions about onsite wastewater treatment systems (i.e. septic tanks) in unincorporated Monterey County (including Carmel Valley and Carmel Highlands), please see the website linked below and read the FAQ.
County staff have clarified that, while septic tank pumping and inspection is recommended, it is not a requirement to do so prior to the close of a transaction.
Staff may be contacted for questions using the information below.
Monterey County Environmental Health
c/o Septic Tank Pumping Reports
1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906
FAX (831) 796-8680