Permit types in Washington
Every permit type we cover across Washington. Pick one to compare fees and requirements by city — each figure links to the city’s official source. Cities file some of these under different local names — we group equivalents here, and every city page shows that city’s own official permit name.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) Permit
1 city
Affordable Housing Permit Fee Reduction
1 city
Alteration or Change of Occupancy in an Older Building
1 city
Appeal a Building Code Decision
2 cities
Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System Permit
2 cities
Building Permit
41 cities
Building Permit — Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area
1 city
Commercial Building Permit
19 cities
Construction Permit - Addition or Alteration
1 city
Construction Permit - Subject-to-Field-Inspection (STFI)
1 city
Deck / Covered Patio Permit
5 cities
Demolition Permit
4 cities
Demolition Permit - Building
1 city
Dock and Over-Water Structure Permit
1 city
Electrical Permit
15 cities
Expanded Work Hours Permit
1 city
Fence
1 city
Fence / Retaining Wall Permit
1 city
Fuel gas permit
5 cities
House Moving Permit
1 city
Land filling, clearing and grading permit
2 cities
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
21 cities
Patio Cover
1 city
Permit Fee Exemption or Adjustment
1 city
Plumbing Permit
20 cities
Re-Roof Permit
1 city
Refrigeration Permit
1 city
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
20 cities
Roof Replacement or Repair
2 cities
Roofing Permit (Reroof)
1 city
Shed or Detached Accessory Building
4 cities
Swimming Pool / Spa Permit
1 city
Tree Removal
1 city
Verify a Contractor Licence
41 cities
Water and Sewer Service for Occupancy
1 city