Report a Problem

Jostled by a pothole? Aggravated by overhanging brush? Offended by graffiti? Take a picture, describe your concern & submit a service request.

Please provide the nearest intersection to the problem, check that the location is correct if you use your current location, and give other descriptive details to help us find the issue that you are reporting. 

If the issue you want to report is regarding power lines, please also contact Evergy. If you are reporting a water main break, please contact WaterOne. 

Note: This form is only monitored during regular business hours. Emergencies and crimes should be reported by calling 911 or police dispatch at 913-782-0720.

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Call Public Works at 913-322-5570 for:  

  • Streetlight outage
  • Pothole, damaged curb or sidewalk
  • Traffic signal or road sign issue
  • Other street or public property problem

 

Call dispatch at 913-782-0720 for:

  • Dead animal pickup

 

Call our Parks and Recreation at 913-322-5550 for:

  • Problem at a park

 

Call Community Development at 913-322-5520 for:

  • Weeds, tall grass, or dead tree
  • Outdoor storage or improper storage of waste containers
  • Trash and debris
  • Inoperable vehicle on private property
  • Parking on an unapproved surface
  • Work without a permit
  • Other code or zoning violation

 

Call 913-322-5500 to report other problems.

 

Report a Crime

Do not use this form to report criminal activity.

  • Call 9-1-1 if it's an emergency, lives are in danger, or a crime is in progress.
  • For non-emergencies, stop by the Merriam Police Department to report the crime or call the Johnson County Sheriff's Dispatch at 913-782-0720 to have an officer come to your location. 

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have questions about a problem.  

 

913-322-5500

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are door-to-door solicitors allowed in Merriam?

Door-to-door solicitors must have a license to operate in Merriam. Call 913-322-5500 to check for a license. 

 

There's a dog or cat roaming around the neighborhood. What do I do?

Call the Merriam Police Department at 913-322-5560 during business hours or dispatch at 913-782-0720 after hours.

 

Do I need a permit to have a garage sale in Merriam?
Yes. Residents are allowed two garage sales per calendar year. Request a permit. 

 

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