Permit Applications and Information

Applications are taken in on a first come, first served basis. Please note our office hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm.
In order to allow time to process your application, you must arrive prior to 3:00pm.

All permit applications require the TAX PARCEL NUMBER.

Application Submittal

How do I apply for a permit and what do I need to bring when applying for a permit?

Permit processing can be a simple process or quite complex depending on several factors. There are numerous types of permits (see the column to the left) depending on the scope of work for your project.

A typical application will require:

Application for Construction

Site plan

2 complete sets of plans including:

Floor plan layout with all room uses labeled

Foundation detail

Wall Framing / Cross section detail

Floor framing (If using an engineered floor system, provide the engineering.)

Roof framing detail (If using a manufactured truss system, provide truss layout and individual truss sheet detail which must be stamped by engineer licensed in Washington State)

Elevations

Engineering or calculations (stamped by engineer currently licensed in the Washington State)

Energy Documents - WSEC (Washington State Energy Code) for residential or NREC Non Residential Energy Code for commercial provisions. (Chapter 51-11C WAC)

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In addition to the application for construction, a checklist is also required.

See the left side column for additional permit applications and checklists.