Permit Center Status
A resource for our industry partners and clients to simplify the process of finding permitting agency status during the COVID-19 public health emergency and shut down. We will do our best to keep this information up to date, but please use the associated link for each jurisdiction to find the most current information on permit agency status and submitter requirements.
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Updated 10.14.2020
| Jurisdiction | Permit Center Status | COVID link - Permitting | Inspections Status | COVID link - Inspections | County | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algona | No change noted to permitting procedures. Contact City at 253-833-2897. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | King | |
| Arlington | Use online permit submittal process and mail in plans when paper copies are required. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Auburn | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections provided for most commercial and previously occupied residential construction projects that are able to meet the job site requirements and have a COVID-19 exposure control, mitigation and recovery plan in place. Inspections continue to be suspended for previously occupied, habitable spaces and commercial areas associated with medical care, but virtual inspections may be available. | Inspections | King | |
| Bainbridge Island | City offices closed until Kitsap County enters Phase 3. Permit applications may be submitted via email by appointment. Use link to request an appointment. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | Kitsap | |
| Bellevue | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | All construction activity in the City of Bellevue is allowed, and required to comply with the safety and health requirements outlines in the governor's Phase 2 Construction COVID-19 Site Requirements. | Inspections | King | |
| Black Diamond | Community Development closed to the public. No new development or land use applications accepted during the COVID-19 closure. | Permitting | Inspections available for emergency residential repair and other projects that ensure stuctural integrity. | Inspections | King | |
| Bonney Lake | Closed to the public. Online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections will be performed for projects that are eligible to proceed and that have a COVID-19 safety plan in place and being followed. Safety plans must be consistent with state guidance. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Bothell | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | All construction may continue with a completed Affidavit of Safety Compliance (COVID-19) on file prior to any request for inspection. Inspections may be requested through MyBuildingPermit.com. Inspections will not occur on furlough days (every other Friday) or holidays. | Inspections | King/Snohomish | |
| Bremerton | City Hall closed. All permitting online. | Permitting | Inspections continuing. | Inspections | Kitsap | |
| Brier | City Hall is open but services may be limited. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Snohomish | ||
| Buckley | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting | Inspections continuing with social distancing guidelines. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Burien | Due to staff availability and workload, the Permit Center is available weekdays from 10am-noon and 1-3pm. The Permit Center is closed on Thursdays. The Permit Center will schedule permit applications and issuance through remote drop-off and pick-up by appointment only between the hours of 9am and 3pm each day. Some online permits available. | Permitting | Inspections will be performed for those functions that are consistent with the governor's order. | Inspections | King | |
| Carnation | City Hall closed to all non-essential person-to-person business. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting | Inspections continuing - commercial and residential exterior inspections only. Contact City for inspection procedures. | Inspections | King | |
| Clyde Hill | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | King | |
| Covington | City Hall closed. Permitting available online. Land use permits can be submitted via email. | Permitting | Inspections continuing but will be limited to video capabilities. City requires a COVID-19 Safety Plan to be submitted prior to the restart of any construction work. | Inspections | King | |
| Darrington | Closed to the public but with limited staff available. If in-person services are necessary, call for an appointment. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Snohomish | ||
| Des Moines | Closed to the public. Residential re-roof/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits and right-of-way permits can be applied for online. Contact City for other permits. | Permitting | Inspections only for projects listed as essential and for construction activities occurring under the April 24, 2020 update. | Inspections | King | |
| DuPont | City Hall closed. Email permit applications as directed in link. Permits processed as usual. | Permitting | Inspections occurring as normal. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Duvall | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | King | |
| Eatonville | Town Hall closed. Permitting continues, appointments required for any service that cannot be performed over the phone or by utilizing the drop box. Contact Town for permitting. | Permitting | Inspections continuing. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Edgewood | City Hall closed. Online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections continuing, but may be virtual. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Edmonds | Closed to the public. Permits can now be applied for using MyBuildingPermit. | Permitting | Inspections provided. Construction projects should comply with the Phase 2 Construction COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Enumclaw | City Hall closed. Submittals may be made in person by appointment or online; contact permit center. Check permit status online. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | King | |
| Everett | Closed, online permitting available. OTC permits online, other permit packages can be dropped off in lobby drop box or mailed. Limited phone service available - see "Phone Tree Selections" in linked webpage for hours by department. | Permitting | Construction projects must be in compliance with the Governor's orders. In-person inspections have resumed in occupied dwelling units. Remote inspections available. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Federal Way | Closed, go to website to request a permit upload link. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | King | |
| Fife | City Hall closed. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Fircrest | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Permits are being issued for construction projects deemed essential or low-risk. | Permitting | Inspections will be conducted for construction projects that are deemed essential or low-risk construction. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Gig Harbor | Civic Center closed to the public until further notice. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Gold Bar | Contact directly for permitting. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Snohomish | ||
| Granite Falls | Closed, contact for permitting. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Issaquah | Closed to the public. Permitting through MyBuildingPermit or email. | Permitting | Inspections will continue for projects in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. Existing construction must fill out a COVID-19 Job Site Requirements Attestation Form before restarting. | Inspections | King | |
| Kenmore | Closed to the public. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | King | |
| Kent | Permit Center closed to the public. All permitting is now online. All issued permits and land use approvals that were valid as of January 1, 2020 have been extended by 180 days past their original expiration. | Permitting | Normal inspections have resumed for commercial and residential permits, with precautions in place. | Inspections | King | |
| King County | Closed, all permit applications can now be submitted online. | Permitting | Inspections will continue for projects in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | King | |
| Kirkland | City Hall closed to the public. Online permitting available. Permit extensions available. | Permitting | Inspections continuing for projects in compliance with the state's public health guidance. All construction, including new work, is now allowed. Adherence to the Phase 2 COVID-19 Job Site Requirements is strictly required. | Inspections | King | |
| Kitsap County | DCD is still closed to the public, use online permitting and virtual options for accessing DCD services. Beginning in Phase 3, lobby hours in the Administration Building are 9am-Noon, M-F. No estimate on when Kitsap County may move into Phase 3. | Permitting | Inspections for all construction work now available. Review Phase 2 Construction Safety Guidance at link. | Inspections | Kitsap | |
| Lake Forest Park | Closed to the public. Building permit applications being accepted via email appointment. Mechanical/plumbing permits can be applied for online. Land use applications continue to be reviewed. | Permitting | Emergency inspections only. | Inspections | King | |
| Lake Stevens | Residential mechanical, plumbing, or re-roofing permits can be submitted online. Contact City for other permits. | Permitting | Inspections will continue for projects in compliance with COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Lakewood | City Hall closed. Permitting via email, some services available online. | Permitting | Inspections are by appointment only and will be coordinated by the City Inspector. See link for required safety precautions. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Lynnwood | Closed, online permitting available for OTC or land use permits, email for other permits. | Permitting | Inspections limited to essential businesses (commercial only), emergency repair, replacement or maintenance. Inspections of occupied structures suspended until further notice. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Maple Valley | City Hall closed. Residential permits may be applied for online, other permits can be emailed or mailed. | Permitting | Construction project inspections can continue as long as the Phase 1 Construction Restart Plan is implemented and enforced. City will only inspect sites that are clean and vacant at the time of inspection. | Inspections | King | |
| Marysville | City buildings closed to the public. Submit permits via mail or physical dropbox, email for info. OTC permitting at online permitting link. | Permitting | No inspections inside occupied dwelling units. Commercial and new residential projects can request inspections. Elective projects that can be delayed should be postponed. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Medina | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting | The City will not make any inspection unless the Contractor requesting the inspection has made the site in compliance with current Construction Restart and COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | King | |
| Mercer Island | Closed to the public. Permits are being issued for and public notice is resuming. Online permitting available. | Permitting | All construction may continue in compliance with COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | King | |
| Mill Creek | City buildings closed to general public until September 1. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Milton | City Hall closed until further notice, permit applications continue to be accepted. Contact City for permitting procedures. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Monroe | Closed to the public until Phase 3, permit processing continues. Electronic reviews available, contact permit department to request an upload link. In-person submittals also accepted by appointment. | Permitting | Inspections are conducted for all job sites that comply with COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. No inspections available on Fridays. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Mountlake Terrace | City Hall closed to the public. New permit applications are now being accepted. Submittal methods vary by type of permit, see link for more info. | Permitting | Implementation of Phase 2 Construction Restart allows for scheduling of inspections. Projects must have issued permits on-site, require workers to be six-feet apart, and have a developed exposure control, mitigation, and recovery plan. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Mukilteo | Closed to the public. Still accepting permit applications and resubmittals online or by mail. | Permitting | Inspections available Tuesdays and Thursdays for projects permitted under the Phase 2 Variance for Snohomish County. All construction projects must comply with the Phase 2 COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Newcastle | Building Permit Applications will be accepted for all permit types. Permit issuance will be contingent upon the applicant submitting a signed Safe Start Construction Attestation that documents compliance with the Governor's Order. Contact City for permitting procedures. | Permitting | Inspector will make determinations whether inspections can occur on site or must be conducted remotely. Remote inspections will be conducted via Google Duo. Schedule inspections through MyBuildingPermit.com. | Inspections | King | |
| Normandy Park | City Hall is currently closed. Email permit applications as directed in link. | Permitting | Inspections will be performed for those functions that are consistent with the governor's "Safe Start Washington" order. | Inspections | King | |
| North Bend | Permit applications and issuance resuming. If applications cannot be sent electronically, request an intake appointment at least 24 hours in advance. | Permitting | Inspections resuming for existing construction projects that are compliant with the Governor's addendum issued April 24, 2020. Request inspections using online request system. Inspections in privately occupied homes will only be conducted by photo or video. | Inspections | King | |
| Orting | City Hall closed. Submit permits via email. | Permitting | Inspections continuing and may be done virtually. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Pacific | City Hall closed. No change noted to permitting procedures. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting | No in-person inspections within occupied residences, alternative options may be available. Inspections continue on new construction with precautions, Monday, Wednesday and Friday only. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Pierce County | Closed, online permitting available. Drop box available in Pierce County Annex south entrance for documents required to be printed. | Permitting | Phase 2 Construction COVID-19 Safety Plan must be implemented before scheduling inspections. Skype, FaceTime, and Microsoft Teams inspections are allowed for new or replacement residential furnace and heat pumps, residential water heaters, generators, occupied residential remodels, and additional inspection types. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Port Orchard | City hall closed. Permit applications accepted by email or document upload. See link for specific permitting procedures. | Permitting | Inspections continuing for new construction in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart. | Inspections | Kitsap | |
| Poulsbo | City hall closed. Permit applications accepted by email or through online portal. | Permitting | Inspections available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. | Inspections | Kitsap | |
| Puyallup | City Hall closed until Pierce County enters Phase 3. Some permitting services available online, contact City for other permitting. | Permitting | Inspection services provided for projects meeting the Phase 2 Construction guidance. Inspectors are granted the authority to determine if the inspection can be done safely. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Redmond | City Hall closed through the end of 2020. Online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections continuing. | Inspections | King | |
| Renton | Closed, online permitting available or contact department. | Permitting | CED hopes to perform phyiscal onsite and virtual inspections for all construction projects pursuant to the Governor's Phase 2 construction COVID-19 job site requirements effective as of May 15, 2020. Whenever possible, virtual inspections will be accomplished. | Inspections | King | |
| Sammamish | A moratorium on all land use, development, and building applications is in effect until January 28, 2021. City is not accepting development or construction permit applications. Applications filed prior to 4/22/20 will continue to be processed and may be reviewed and issued. Expiration dates for permits issued prior to March 23, 2020 are automatically extended due to COVID-19. | Permitting | Inspections continuing for low-risk construction per the Governor's order. In-person inspections for occupied heated spaced are suspended but can be completed virtually. | Inspections | King | note to Carmel: look for lifting of moratorium after Oct. 21 |
| SeaTac | The permit center is open by appointment only, 8:30am-1:30pm Monday through Friday. Contact to arrange an appointment. Number of visitors to the permit center will be limited and all visitors and staff must wear a mask during interactions. | Permitting | Inspections will be made consistent with the Governor's Order, as amended. | Inspections | King | |
| Seattle - SDCI | Customer service counters remain closed until further notice. Online permitting available. | Permitting | See link for current SDCI requirements for construction projects seeking inspections. To the maximum extent possible, the City is deploying technology to do virtual inspections. | Inspections | King | |
| Seattle - SDOT | Customer service counters remain closed until further notice. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | King | ||
| Shoreline | City Hall, Permit Center closed to the public. Remote services available. Electronic permitting now available for registered contractors. Residential OTC mechanical/plumbing permits online, other permits via email or drop-off. | Permitting | Inspections provided only where social distancing can be maintained. No inspections will be conducted in occupied homes except for emergency conditions until Phase 4. | Inspections | King | |
| Snohomish | City Hall closed to public access. Residential OTC plumbing/mechanical permits online, other permits via email or drop off. | Permitting | Inspections limited to essential commercial & residential projects, ongoing construction work to prevent spoliation, damage, and unsafe conditions, and any work that is emergency repair, replacement or maintenance. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Snohomish County | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | PDS inspectors will perform inspections in accordance with the memorandum and guidance updated on June 2, 2020 now that Snohomish County has been authorized to move into Phase 2 by the governor. Due to the high volume in inspection requests, same-day inspections may not be available. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Snoqualmie | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | King | |
| Stanwood | Closed, email permit submittals. Contact City for submittal procedures if permit packets are too big to email. | Permitting | Still taking all inspection requests, but inspections may be limited or may be conducted by video. Contractors required to comply with the Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Steilacoom | Town Hall closed. Email permit applications as directed in link. Single-family applications or applications with plans to be turned into the office between 8am and noon. | Permitting | Inspections occurring at the Building Inspector's discretion. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Sultan | No change noted to permitting procedures. Applications by appointment only. Contact City. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Sumner | City Hall closed. Permit review continues, but permits for non-essential construction will not be issued. Contact city for permitting. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Construction projects must comply with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Tacoma | Closed, online permitting available. Permit extensions are being granted. | Permitting | Inspection services still operating as normal, but may be conducted by photo or video. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Tukwila | Online permitting available for all permit types starting September 8. As of October 5, no paper submittals will be accepted. | Permitting | Inspections can be scheduled by phone. Staff will not enter areas where social distancing and safety cannot be achieved. | Inspections | King | |
| University Place | City Hall closed. Permits are continuing to be reviewed and issued, contact City. | Permitting | Inspections only conducted for projects that are deemed essential. | Inspections | Pierce | |
| Woodinville | City Hall closed until Phase 3, online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections for exempt work only. Appointments for building inspections will be available Mondays through Thursdays. | Inspections | King | |
| Woodway | Closed, contact for permitting. | Permitting | Prior to starting reconstruction, the homeowner must send an email to the Town confirming that they have the requisite plan, that the plan meets the requirements of the Governor's proclamation, and that the plan is posted at the job site and available for inspection while construction activites are taking place. | Inspections | Snohomish | |
| Yarrow Point | Permitting continuing via email or drop off/mail. Contact town for info. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | King | |
| Washington State Department of Labor & Industries | Until further notice, L&I electrical inspections will be performed based on construction activities allowed by the phase of the Governor's safe start plan in the county where the project is located. | Inspections | - | |||