For assistance with forms, payment, or submittal,  please contact us at 360-825-3593 Monday through Friday between  9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or by email:  Permit Department Email

Our E-Permits Application and Payment Portal is NOW LIVE!

Click here to learn how to apply and pay for your permits online.

The building department is located in the Community Development and Public Works building at 1309 Myrtle Avenue, one block north of City Hall. Plan review and inspections services are provided by the building department.

*Important - Click here to follow the EPermits- Electronic Document Requirements and File Naming Convention handout for ALL permits and project applications. 

Click here for a supporting document by permit type cheat sheet to help make sure you have everything ready for your submittal. 

Single Family Residential Forms-

If you are not applying through our new E-Permits Portal, below are the application forms to complete with your submittal.

• Universal Building Permit Application Form (PDF): use this form to apply for a permit to construct any type of residential structure that requires a building permit. You do not need to apply for separate plumbing and mechanical permits if you include the plans with your universal permit application.
• Reroof Application Form: use this form to apply for a permit for re-roofing your residential home.
• Energy Code Worksheets: if you are building a new residence you will need to complete and submit the current Energy Code worksheets.
• Residential Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF): use this checklist if you are constructing any type of structure that requires a residential building permit. If a checklist item does not apply, make a note on the checklist explaining why it doesn’t apply.
• Universal Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application Form (PDF): use this form for projects that only include plumbing or mechanical equipment installation. You do not need a universal permit if your project only includes plumbing or mechanical.
• Residential Site Plan Example:  a site plan is required for most projects-see Permit Application Submittal Checklist.
• Resubmittal Form (FILLABLE)
• AC/Generator Installation Bulletin: Use this form as guidance for AC/Generator installation and placement of equipment.
• Temporary Storage Container Application: Use this form when you would like to place a temporary storage container on your private property.

Commercial & Multi-Family Forms-

If you are not applying through our new E-Permits Portal, below are the application forms to complete with your submittal.

• Universal Building Permit Form (PDF)
• Energy Code Worksheets: if you are building a new commercial structure you will need to complete and submit 2018 Energy Code worksheets.
  • Universal Plumbing & Mechanical (PDF/FILLABLE)
  • New Commercial Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  • Reroof Application (PDF)
  • Tenant Improvement Checklist (PDF)
• Commercial Site Plan Example:  see Tenant Improvement Checklist and New Commercial Permit Submittal Checklist.
  
• Resubmittal Form (FILLABLE)
• Temporary Storage Container Application: Use this form when you would like to place a temporary storage container on your private property.