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Building Permit in Pasco, Washington

Required for construction in Pasco. The city adopts whatever state-adopted code edition is current, and ties permanent utility service to the certificate of occupancy.

Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Built to "the most current state-adopted International Building Code(s)" - PMC 16.05.010 names no edition year
  • Cedar shakes or shingles, or materials of similar flame spread, are PROHIBITED for roof construction
  • Permanent electrical, solid waste, water and sewer service require a certificate of occupancy
  • Permit fees are determined under PMC 3.35.030, in a different title of the code

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Fee schedule

Building permit fee
PASCO'S PERMIT FEES ARE IN A DIFFERENT TITLE OF THE SAME CODE. Show full citationPASCO'S PERMIT FEES ARE IN A DIFFERENT TITLE OF THE SAME CODE. PMC 16.05.080, in full: "Permit fees shall be determined in accordance with PMC 3.35.030." Title 3 is revenue and finance, so the building title does not carry the schedule. PMC 3.35.030 WAS NOT OPENED for this entry and no amount is stated. ONE MORE FEE IS WORTH KNOWING ABOUT: PMC 16.05.090 provides that "A minimum fee as enumerated in PMC 3.35.030 shall be paid to the Building Official for incidental building and fire code inspections NOT related to issued, active building permits" - so an inspection outside an open permit is chargeable.
Not stated here; see PMC 3.35.030

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Do not plan a cedar roof here - the prohibition overrides the model code
    • Do not occupy before the CO: provisional utilities can be discontinued if the dwelling is found occupied
    • An inspection not tied to an active permit carries a minimum fee

    Frequently asked questions

    Pasco requires a building permit for: Built to "the most current state-adopted International Building Code(s)" - PMC 16.05.010 names no edition year; Cedar shakes or shingles, or materials of similar flame spread, are PROHIBITED for roof construction; Permanent electrical, solid waste, water and sewer service require a certificate of occupancy; Permit fees are determined under PMC 3.35.030, in a different title of the code. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Pasco at (509) 545-3404 before starting work.

    In Pasco, the published Building permit fee is: Not stated here; see PMC 3.35.030. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Pasco does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Pasco at (509) 545-3404 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Building permit application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Pasco at 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301. Phone: (509) 545-3404. Official information: https://www.pasco-wa.gov/.

    Pasco, Washington has adopted: PASCO NAMES NO EDITION AND SAYS 'MOST CURRENT' EXPLICITLY. PMC 16.05.010: "The City of Pasco hereby adopts the State Building Code (Chapter 19.27 RCW) as thereinafter amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, published as Chapter 51-50 WAC, and all provisions thereof applying throughout this title, and adopts by reference the most current state-adopted International Building Code(s) and their appendices thereof as published by the International Code Council as thereinafter amended".; THE ROLLING LANGUAGE APPEARS TWICE IN ONE SENTENCE - "as thereinafter amended" attaches both to the State Building Code and to the International Building Codes, and "most current" does the same work again. There is no edition year anywhere in the adoption.; THE ADOPTION REACHES EVERY KIND OF WORK. The same section applies the codes to "all buildings hereinafter erected or constructed, enlarged, repaired, moved, removed, demolished, or converted", except as expressly provided in the title.; Title 16 also carries Impervious Surfaces (16.10), Utility Service Requirements for Building Permits (16.15), Plumbing (16.20), Gas Installations (16.25), Housing (16.30), Energy (16.35), Dangerous Building (16.40), House and Building Numbering (16.45), Moving Buildings (16.50), Mechanical and Fuel Gas (16.55), Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub (16.60), Fire Prevention (16.65) and Unsafe and Unfit Buildings (16.70). NONE were read for this entry.; RCW 19.27 - the Washington State Building Code applies statewide.. Local amendments apply — see the Pasco overview page for the full list.

    No. PMC 16.05.030 prohibits "cedar shakes or shingles or materials with similar flame spread characteristics for roof construction", notwithstanding the International Building Code. The only exception is narrow: Class C rated shakes or shingles may be used for EXISTING roof repairs under 100 square feet, and additions must use an approved roofing material.

    Only provisionally, and only while the dwelling is unoccupied. PMC 16.05.130 directs the Public Works Director to deny permanent electrical, solid waste, water and sewer service without a certificate of occupancy. Provisional service is allowed for construction, but "In the event that provisional service is provided and it becomes apparent that the dwelling is being occupied, the Public Works Director is authorized to discontinue such service."

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-16.

    Codes & ordinances

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Pasco building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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