City government
Official directory entry2 linked office guides
Reviewed office guides
Bakersfield — Building Division
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
City government · Source checked October 14, 2026City of Bakersfield building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.
Solid Waste Division — Collection Route Map
Find collection schedules, recycling services and disposal instructions.
City government · Source checked October 15, 2026City of Bakersfield collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Local services for Bakersfield
Find reviewed providers for your city. Check each program’s service area and eligibility rules before continuing.
Trash & recycling →1 reviewed providerZoning & building permits →1 reviewed providerMedi-Cal & health coverage →1 reviewed providerChild support →1 reviewed providerVeterans benefits →1 reviewed providerFood & cash benefits →1 reviewed providerVoting & elections →1 reviewed providerIHSS & in-home care →1 reviewed providerDMV: licenses & vehicles →1 reviewed providerEmergency alerts & evacuation information →1 reviewed providerAging, disability & caregivers →2 reviewed providersReport adult abuse & neglect →1 reviewed providerIndependent living & disability support →1 reviewed providerEnergy bills & home weatherization →1 reviewed providerBusiness licenses & tax certificates →1 reviewed providerJobs, unemployment & worker rights →2 reviewed providersStart & manage a business →3 reviewed providersConsumer complaints & professional checks →1 reviewed providerIncome taxes & refunds →1 reviewed providerInsurance complaints & medical review →2 reviewed providersStudent financial aid →1 reviewed providerMental health & crisis support →2 reviewed providersVaccines & immunization records →1 reviewed provider
County connections
Kern county directory → · Agencies associated with Kern
County, city, school, utility, fire and transit boundaries can differ. An agency listed in the county directory is not automatically the provider for every address in Bakersfield.