Application document requirements

Do you have questions regarding the document requirements for your application?  For assistance, please contact a Project Coordinator or Plans Examiner at 509-574-2300 or email us at building@co.yakima.wa.us  .

Project Coordinator

  • Application
  • Permit fee estimate
  • Site plan or setbacks
  • Tax Parcel Number

Plans Examiner

  • Building Code requirements
  • Energy Code Requirements
  • Engineering
  • FEMA regulations
  • Occupancy or separation of structure(s)
  1. Guide to the Building Process (Homeowners Guide)
  2. Site Plan Requirements and Examples

New construction, addition, alteration, repair.

  • Application for construction
  • Checklist
  • Energy Code Documents WSEC or NREC
  • Engineered floor system
  • Engineering and calculations
  • Payment of plan review fees
  • Plans - 2 complete sets
  • Site plan
  • Truss engineering