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 9.16.2020
| 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 status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Arlington | Use online permit submittal process and mail in plans when paper copies are required. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Auburn | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | 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 status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | Kitsap | |||
| Bellevue | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Black Diamond | Community Development closed to the public. No new development or land use applications accepted during the COVID-19 closure. | Permitting status | Inspections available for emergency residential repair and other projects that ensure stuctural integrity. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Bonney Lake | Closed to the public. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Bothell | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King/Snohomish | |||
| Bremerton | City Hall closed. All permitting online. | Permitting status | Inspections continuing. | Inspection information | Kitsap | |||
| Brier | City Hall is open but services may be limited. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Snohomish | ||||
| Buckley | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting status | Inspections continuing with social distancing guidelines. | Inspection information | 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 status | Inspections will be performed for those functions that are consistent with the governor's order. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Carnation | City Hall closed to all non-essential person-to-person business. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting status | Inspections continuing - commercial and residential exterior inspections only. Contact City for inspection procedures. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Clyde Hill | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Covington | City Hall closed. Permitting available online. Land use permits can be submitted via email. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Darrington | Closed to the public but with limited staff available. If in-person services are necessary, call for an appointment. | Permitting status | 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 status | Inspections only for projects listed as essential and for construction activities occurring under the April 24, 2020 update. | Inspection information | King | |||
| DuPont | City Hall closed. Email permit applications as directed in link. Permits processed as usual. | Permitting status | Inspections occurring as normal. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Duvall | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | 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 status | Inspections continuing. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Edgewood | City Hall closed. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | Inspections continuing, but may be virtual. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Edmonds | Closed to the public. Permits can now be applied for using MyBuildingPermit. | Permitting status | Inspections provided. Construction projects should comply with the Phase 2 Construction COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Enumclaw | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Check permit status online. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | 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 status | Construction projects must be in compliance with the Governor's orders. In-person inspections have resumed in occupied dwelling units. Remote inspections available. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Federal Way | Closed, go to website to request a permit upload link. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Fife | City Hall closed. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Fircrest | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Permits are being issued for construction projects deemed essential or low-risk. | Permitting status | Inspections will be conducted for construction projects that are deemed essential or low-risk construction. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Gig Harbor | Civic Center closed to the public until further notice. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Gold Bar | Contact directly for permitting. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Snohomish | ||||
| Granite Falls | Closed, contact for permitting. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Issaquah | Closed to the public. Permitting through MyBuildingPermit or email. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Kenmore | Closed to the public. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | 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 status | Normal inspections have resumed for commercial and residential permits, with precautions in place. | Inspection information | King | |||
| King County | Closed, all permit applications can now be submitted online. | Permitting status | Inspections will continue for projects in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Kirkland | City Hall closed to the public. Online permitting available. Permit extensions available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | 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 status | Inspections for all construction work now available. Review Phase 2 Construction Safety Guidance at link. | Inspection information | 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 status | Emergency inspections only. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Lake Stevens | Residential mechanical, plumbing, or re-roofing permits can be submitted online. Contact City for other permits. | Permitting status | Inspections will continue for projects in compliance with COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Lakewood | City Hall closed. Permitting via email, some services available online. | Permitting status | Inspections are by appointment only and will be coordinated by the City Inspector. See link for required safety precautions. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Lynnwood | Closed, online permitting available for OTC or land use permits, email for other permits. | Permitting status | Inspections limited to essential businesses (commercial only), emergency repair, replacement or maintenance. Inspections of occupied structures suspended until further notice. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Maple Valley | City Hall closed. Residential permits may be applied for online, other permits can be emailed or mailed. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | 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 status | No inspections inside occupied dwelling units. Commercial and new residential projects can request inspections. Elective projects that can be delayed should be postponed. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Medina | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Mercer Island | Closed to the public. Permits are being issued for and public notice is resuming. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | All construction may continue in compliance with COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Mill Creek | City buildings closed to general public until September 1. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Milton | City Hall closed until further notice, permit applications continue to be accepted. Contact City for permitting procedures. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | 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 status | Inspections are conducted for all job sites that comply with COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. No inspections available on Fridays. | Inspection information | 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 status | 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. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Mukilteo | Closed to the public. Still accepting permit applications and resubmittals online or by mail. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | 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 status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Normandy Park | Accepting applications for all projects via email, mail, or by appointment only as City Hall is currently closed to the public. | Permitting status | Inspections will be performed for those functions that are consistent with the governor's "Safe Start Washington" order. | Inspection information | King | |||
| North Bend | Permit applications and issuance resuming. If applications cannot be sent electronically, request an intake appointment available M-Th from 10am-3pm. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Orting | City Hall closed. Submit permits via email. | Permitting status | Inspections continuing and may be done virtually. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Pacific | City Hall closed. No change noted to permitting procedures. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting status | No in-person inspections within occupied residences, alternative options may be available. Inspections continue on new construction with precautions, Monday, Wednesday and Friday only. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Pierce County | Closed, online permitting available. Drop box available in Pierce County Annex south entrance for documents required to be printed. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Port Orchard | City hall closed. Permit applications accepted by email or document upload. See link for specific permitting procedures. | Permitting status | Inspections continuing for new construction in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart. | Inspection information | Kitsap | |||
| Poulsbo | City hall closed. Permit applications accepted by email or through online portal. | Permitting status | Inspections available on a case by case basis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. | Inspection information | Kitsap | |||
| Puyallup | City Hall closed until Pierce County enters Phase 3. Some permitting services available online, contact City for other permitting. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Redmond | City Hall closed through until King County transitions to Phase 3. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | Inspections continuing. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Renton | Closed, online permitting available or contact department. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Sammamish | 6-month moratorium on all land use, development, and building applications went into effect 4/21/20. 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 status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| 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 status | Inspections will be made consistent with the Governor's Order, as amended. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Seattle - SDCI | Customer service counters remain closed until further notice. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Seattle - SDOT | Customer service counters remain closed until further notice. Online permitting available. | Permitting status | 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 status | Inspections provided only where social distancing can be maintained. No inspections will be conducted in occupied homes except for emergency conditions until Phase 4. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Snohomish | City Hall closed to public access. Residential OTC plumbing/mechanical permits online, other permits via email or drop off. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Snohomish County | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Snoqualmie | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Stanwood | Closed, email permit submittals. Contact City for submittal procedures if permit packets are too big to email. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | 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 status | Inspections occurring at the Building Inspector's discretion. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Sultan | No change noted to permitting procedures. Applications by appointment only. Contact City. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Sumner | City Hall closed. Permit review continues, but permits for non-essential construction will not be issued. Contact city for permitting. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Construction projects must comply with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Tacoma | Closed, online permitting available. Permit extensions are being granted. | Permitting status | Inspection services still operating as normal, but may be conducted by photo or video. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Tukwila | Online permitting available for all permit types starting September 8. As of October 5, no paper submittals will be accepted. | Permitting status | Inspections can be scheduled by phone. Staff will not enter areas where social distancing and safety cannot be achieved. | Inspection information | King | |||
| University Place | City Hall closed. Permits are continuing to be reviewed and issued, contact City. | Permitting status | Inspections only conducted for projects that are deemed essential. | Inspection information | Pierce | |||
| Woodinville | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting status | Inspections for exempt work only. Appointments for building inspections will be available Mondays through Thursdays. | Inspection information | King | |||
| Woodway | Closed, contact for permitting. | Permitting status | 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. | Inspection information | Snohomish | |||
| Yarrow Point | Permitting continuing via email or drop off/mail. Contact town for info. | Permitting status | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspection information | 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. | Inspection information | - | |||||