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 5/27/2020
| Jurisdiction | Permit Center Status | COVID link - Permitting | Inspections Status | COVID link - Inspections | Has an update been posted since construction reopening? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algona | City Hall closed. No change noted to permitting procedures. Contact City at 253-833-2897. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | No |
| Arlington | Use online permit submittal process and mail in plans when paper copies are required. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | No |
| Auburn | Closed, online permitting available. Limited staffing. | 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 | |
| Bainbridge Island | Beginning May 4 permit applications may be submitted by appointment. Use link to request an appointment. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | No |
| Bellevue | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections will be conducted for projects that implement the governor's requirements for re-opened construction sites. | Inspections | |
| 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 | No |
| Bonney Lake | Closed to the public. Online permitting available. Permits issued during the COVID-19 pandemic require signing a disclaimer with the permit center. | 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. | Inspections | |
| Bothell | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections will only be performed on those sites that are practicing active social distancing and sanitation measures as outlined in Governor Inslee's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. Virtual inspections may also be available. As of May 11, all projects are required to complete an Affidavit of Authorized New Construction Project (COVID-19) to have on file prior to any requests for inspections. | Inspections | |
| Bremerton | City Hall closed. All permitting online. | Permitting | Inspections continuing. | Inspections | No |
| Brier | City Hall is open but services may be limited. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | No | |
| Buckley | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. | Permitting | Inspections continuing with social distancing guidelines. | Inspections | |
| Burien | Open for permit applications and issuance through remote drop-off and pick-up by appointment only 9am-3pm each day. Some permitting also available online. | Permitting | Continuing to provide inspections for functions consistent with the governor's order. Inspections only on M, W, F. | Inspections | |
| Carnation | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. Permit expirations are being extended. | Permitting | Building inspections suspended through May 31. Exception: existing unoccupied single-family residences currently under construction permitted prior to March 23, 2020. | Inspections | No |
| Clyde Hill | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. Residential Construction Activities that have been previously permitted and started may be continued using the protocols as outlined in the COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | No | |
| Des Moines | Closed, contact for permitting. | Permitting | Inspections only for projects listed as essential and for construction activities occurring under the April 24, 2020 update. | Inspections | |
| DuPont | City Hall closed. Email permit applications as directed in link. Materials can also be mailed in. Permits processed as usual. | Permitting | Inspections occurring as normal. | Inspections | No |
| Duvall | City Hall closed. Permit applications are being accepted via email. | Permitting | Inspection requests are being screened until City offices reopen. Call or email to request inspection. | Inspections | |
| 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 | No |
| Edgewood | City Hall closed. Online permitting available but may be limited. | Permitting | Inspections continuing, but may be virtual. | Inspections | No |
| Edmonds | Closed to the public. Permits can now be applied for using MyBuildingPermit. | Permitting | Inspections will only be performed on those sites that have established and are actively implementing social distancing and sanitation measures as outlined in the Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | |
| Enumclaw | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Check permit status online. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | No |
| Everett | Closed, online permitting available, no phone calls. OTC permits online, other permit packages can be dropped off in lobby drop box or mailed. | Permitting | Construction projects must be in compliance with the Governor's orders. No in-person inspections in occupied dwelling units. Remote inspections available. | Inspections | |
| Federal Way | Closed, go to website to request a permit upload link. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | No |
| Fife | City Hall closed. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | No |
| 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 | |
| Gig Harbor | City Hall closed to the public. Online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections will continue for projects in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | |
| Gold Bar | Closed to the public. Service window available for dropping off permits. Contact directly. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | No | |
| Granite Falls | Closed, contact for permitting. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | No |
| 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 | |
| Kenmore | Closed to the public until June 1. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | No |
| Kent | Permit center closed to the public. Paper plans can be picked up in person by appointment only. Electronic submittals accepted as of March 30. | Permitting | Inspections limited to essential activities. Inspections suspended for occupied homes, habitable spaces, and some medical care facilities. Remote inspections available. | Inspections | No |
| 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 | |
| Kirkland | City Hall closed to the public. Online permitting available. Permit extensions available. | Permitting | Inspections continuing for projects in compliance with the Governor's Implementation of Phase 1 Construction Restart - Proclamation 20-25 dated 4/24/2020. | Inspections | |
| Kitsap County | Closed to the public. DCD will not issue permits that are not covered by the Governor's order. | Permitting | Inspections will continue for projects in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements, beginning Wednesday 4/29. Confirmation of compliance with job site requirements will be required before inspections will be conducted. | Inspections | |
| 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 | No |
| Lake Stevens | Closed to the public - submittals/pickups by appointment only, call main line to schedule. Residential mechanical, plumbing, or re-roofing permits can 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 | |
| Lakewood | City Hall closed. Permitting via email, some services available online. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | |
| Marysville | City buildings closed to the public through May 31. 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 | No |
| Medina | City Hall closed. Contact City for permitting. Online permitting not available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | No |
| Mercer Island | Closed to the public through May 31. Permits are being issued for and public notice is resuming. Online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections will continue for work that is in compliance with all aspects of the Governor's Phase 1 order. | Inspections | |
| Mill Creek | City buildings closed to general public until May 31. Online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | No |
| Milton | City Hall closed through May 31, permit applications continue to be accepted. Contact City for permitting procedures. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. Contact City. | Inspections | No |
| Monroe | Closed to the public through May 31, permit processing continues. Contact for permitting. | Permitting | Inspections limited to essential projects only. | Inspections | No |
| Mountlake Terrace | City Hall closed to the public. No new permit applications are being accepted until June 1, except for permits for existing projects and essential projects. Email completed forms to permit specialist. | Permitting | Inspections only for projects with permits issued prior to March 23, 2020, and only for existing, low-risk construction projects with an exposure control, mitigation, and recovery plan, and essential projects. | Inspections | |
| Mukilteo | Closed to the public. Still accepting permit applications and resubmittals online or by mail. Priority is given to projects that are essential activities. | Permitting | Inspections only available Tuesdays and Thursdays, and only for essential activities or activities consistent with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | |
| Newcastle | Closed to the public through May 31. Permit applications accepted for essential/emergency projects per the Governor's order. | Permitting | Inspections suspended except for specific exemptions spelled out in the Governor's orders. Remote video inspections may be conducted. To commence existing construction projects, a comprehensive COVID-19 exposure control, mitigation and recovery plan must be approved. | Inspections | |
| Normandy Park | Accepting applications for all projects, but unable to issue permits that do not meet WA proclamation 20-25. Permit Center is remotely open; contact City for permit procedures. | Permitting | Inspections only for functions consistent with the governor's order. | Inspections | |
| North Bend | Permit applications and issuance resuming. If applications cannot be sent electronically, request an intake appointment available M-Th from 10am-3pm. | 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 | |
| Orting | City Hall closed. Submit permits via email. | Permitting | Inspections continuing and may be done virtually. | Inspections | |
| 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 County | Closed, online permitting available. Drop box available in Pierce County Annex south entrance for documents required to be printed. | Permitting | Inspections continuing for projects implementing the Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. Virtual inspections available for some project types. | Inspections | |
| Port Orchard | City hall closed. Permit applications accepted by email, contact City. | Permitting | Inspections continuing for new construction in compliance with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart. | Inspections | |
| Poulsbo | City hall closed. Permit applications accepted by email or through online portal. | Permitting | Limited onsite building inspections being scheduled for issued permits and low risk construction. | Inspections | |
| Puyallup | City Hall closed. Some permitting services available online, contact City for other permitting. | Permitting | Inspections services provided only for those projects meeting the Phase 1 Construction Restart criteria. | Inspections | |
| Redmond | City Hall closed through July 1 unless an earlier date is possible. Online permitting available. | Permitting | Limited inspections. | Inspections | |
| Renton | Closed, online permitting available or contact department. | Permitting | Physical onsite and virtual inspections provided for any existing construction projects pursuant to Phase 1 requirements. Whenever possible, virtual inspections will be accomplished. When King County jurisdictions are approved to move to Phase 2 construction, CED hopes to perform physical onsite and virtual inspections for all construciton projects. | Inspections | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| SeaTac | Permit Center has re-opened to accommodate construction activities allowed per the Governor's Order. Hours are 8:30am-1:30pm starting May 11. Safety precautions in place for visitors to the Permit Center. Appointments required for applying or picking up an approved permit. | Permitting | Inspections will only be made consistent with the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, as amended. | Inspections | |
| Seattle - SDCI | Closed to public access until at least May 31. | Permitting | Inspections resuming for low-risk construction that adheres to the new COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. Same-day inspections may not be available. See SDCI requirements for construction projects seeking inspections. | Inspections | |
| Seattle - SDOT | Closed to public access until at least May 31. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | No | |
| Shoreline | City Hall, Permit Center closed to the public. Remote services available. Residential OTC mechanical/plumbing permits online, other permits via email or drop-off. Permit applications requiring a public hearing will not be accepted. | Permitting | Inspections are being provided for low-risk construction projects where social distancing can be maintained. No inspections conducted in occupied homes except for emergency conditions. | Inspections | |
| 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 | No |
| Snohomish County | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections may continue for projects compliant with the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19 Job Site Requirements. | Inspections | |
| Snoqualmie | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | No |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Sultan | No change noted to permitting procedures. Applications by appointment only. Contact City. | Permitting | No change noted to inspection procedures. | Inspections | No |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Tukwila | Closed, contact for permitting. Over-the-counter permitting available online. | Permitting | Inspections limited to essential critical infrastructure; or for construction to further a public purpose related to a public entity including publicly financed low-income housing; or work required to prevent spoliation and avoid damage or unsafe conditions; and to address all emergency repairs. | Inspections | No |
| 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 | No |
| Woodinville | Closed, online permitting available. | Permitting | Inspections for exempt work only. Appointments for building inspections will be available Mondays through Thursdays. | Inspections | |
| Woodway | Closed, contact for permitting. | Permitting | Construction must meet the Governor's Phase 1 Construction Restart requirements. | Inspections | No |
| Yarrow Point | Permitting continuing via email or drop off/mail. Contact town for info. | Permitting | Construction may restart in compliance with the Governor's Order. | Inspections | |
| Washington State Department of Labor & Industries | Only inspections in accordance with the Governor's Phase 1 construction restart plan and projects eligible under directives regarding essential business and workers. Virtual inspections available. | Inspections | |||