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Bremerton building permits
Bremerton, Washington — as published 2026-09-16.
Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
Required for construction, alteration and repair work in Bremerton, reviewed under the 2021 International Building Code as adopted at BMC § 17.04.020 and locally amended at BMC § 17.04.040.
Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source
Requirements
- A building permit is required before beginning regulated construction
- Commercial work is reviewed under the IBC (Chapter 51-50 WAC); one- and two-family dwellings under the IRC (Chapter 51-51 WAC)
- Bremerton's own amendments apply on top of the state-amended International text
Required documents
- RequiredApplication as required by the City of BremertonApplication as required by the City of Bremerton
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | Bremerton's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. Show full citationHideBremerton's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. BMC § 17.04.130 sets the authority rather than the numbers: "The fees to be assessed for the codes adopted in this chapter shall be as set forth in BMC § 3.01.040, Community Development - Rate Table C, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended." Rate Table C is a separate document; ask the city for its current version rather than rely on a figure quoted second-hand. |
Verify a Contractor Licence
Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Bremerton does not issue it.
Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source
Requirements
- Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries
Required documents
- RequiredApplication as required by the City of BremertonApplication as required by the City of Bremerton
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | Bremerton's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. Show full citationHideBremerton's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. BMC § 17.04.130 sets the authority rather than the numbers: "The fees to be assessed for the codes adopted in this chapter shall be as set forth in BMC § 3.01.040, Community Development - Rate Table C, as currently enacted or as hereafter amended." Rate Table C is a separate document; ask the city for its current version rather than rely on a figure quoted second-hand. |
Sources & verification
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Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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