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Bothell building permits
Bothell, Washington — as published 2026-09-16.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
Required for construction in Bothell. The city adopts the 2021 IBC and IRC with Chapter 1 excluded, and runs administration through its own Construction Administrative Code.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Built to the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC as adopted by the State Building Code Council
- IBC Chapter 1 and IRC Chapters 1, 11 and 25 through 43 are NOT adopted
- IRC Appendices AWF (Radon), AWQ (Tiny Homes) and AWU (Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinklers) are included
- Design snow loads shall not be less than 25 psf
- Permits, inspections and fees come from BMC Chapter 20.02
Required documents
- RequiredPermit application and plansAdministered under BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction Administrative Code, which stands in place of the model codes' Chapter 1.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee (set in the Construction Administrative Code) | Not stated in this guide - see notes | NO FEE AMOUNT IS STATED IN THIS ENTRY. Bothell excludes Chapter 1 from both the IBC and the IRC, which means permits, inspections and fees are governed by BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction… Show full citationHideNO FEE AMOUNT IS STATED IN THIS ENTRY. Bothell excludes Chapter 1 from both the IBC and the IRC, which means permits, inspections and fees are governed by BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction Administrative Code - and that chapter was NOT opened for this entry. A figure is declined rather than invented, and the reader is pointed at the chapter that holds it. |
Verify a Contractor Licence
Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Bothell does not issue it.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries
Required documents
- OptionalNo city document requiredNo city document - check the state register.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fee (set in the Construction Administrative Code) | Not stated in this guide - see notes | NO FEE AMOUNT IS STATED IN THIS ENTRY. Bothell excludes Chapter 1 from both the IBC and the IRC, which means permits, inspections and fees are governed by BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction… Show full citationHideNO FEE AMOUNT IS STATED IN THIS ENTRY. Bothell excludes Chapter 1 from both the IBC and the IRC, which means permits, inspections and fees are governed by BMC Chapter 20.02, the Construction Administrative Code - and that chapter was NOT opened for this entry. A figure is declined rather than invented, and the reader is pointed at the chapter that holds it. |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-16.
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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