CONTACT INFORMATION

County Administrative Office
168 West Alisal St., 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: (831) 755-5115

County of Monterey > Website


REQUIRED FORMS

> Business License Information
> Monterey County Supplemental Disclosure


DID YOU KNOW

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 fom 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.