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Everett building permits
Everett, Washington — as published 2026-09-16.
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Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
Required for construction in Everett. The city adopts whatever edition of the state building code is current, and its own amendments survive state code changes.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- Built to "the current edition" of the IBC or IRC as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council - EMC 16.005.030 names no year
- State amendments are incorporated automatically when they become effective
- Everett's own amendments to each code sit in EMC Chapters 16.01 to 16.10
Required documents
- RequiredPermit application as required by the City of EverettPermit application as required by the City of Everett
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | NO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR EVERETT, AND THE REASON IS THAT THE FEE PROVISIONS WERE NOT READ. Show full citationHideNO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR EVERETT, AND THE REASON IS THAT THE FEE PROVISIONS WERE NOT READ. This entry covers EMC Chapter 16.005 (adoption and general administration) and Chapter 16.56 (fences). Everett's amendments to each individual code sit in Chapters 16.01 through 16.10, which were NOT opened, so this guide does not say where its fees live or what they are. That is a gap in the reading, not a finding about the city. Ask Permit Services on 425-257-8700. |
Fence Permit
Everett requires a permit for any fence, with no height threshold - one of the strictest fence rules among the Washington cities in this guide.
Reviewed 2026-09-16 · Source
Requirements
- A building and/or electrical permit must be obtained from the building department BEFORE erecting or RE-ERECTING any fence
- There is no height exemption in EMC 16.56.030
- Electric fences are prohibited within the city limits
- Barbed wire is allowed only in the A-1 Agricultural Use Zone, or placed above a woven wire or solid wooden fence
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding and/or electrical permit application from the building departmentBuilding and/or electrical permit application from the building department
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | NO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR EVERETT, AND THE REASON IS THAT THE FEE PROVISIONS WERE NOT READ. Show full citationHideNO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR EVERETT, AND THE REASON IS THAT THE FEE PROVISIONS WERE NOT READ. This entry covers EMC Chapter 16.005 (adoption and general administration) and Chapter 16.56 (fences). Everett's amendments to each individual code sit in Chapters 16.01 through 16.10, which were NOT opened, so this guide does not say where its fees live or what they are. That is a gap in the reading, not a finding about the city. Ask Permit Services on 425-257-8700. |
Verify a Contractor Licence
Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Everett 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee | Not stated in this guide - see notes | NO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR EVERETT, AND THE REASON IS THAT THE FEE PROVISIONS WERE NOT READ. Show full citationHideNO PERMIT AMOUNTS ARE STATED HERE FOR EVERETT, AND THE REASON IS THAT THE FEE PROVISIONS WERE NOT READ. This entry covers EMC Chapter 16.005 (adoption and general administration) and Chapter 16.56 (fences). Everett's amendments to each individual code sit in Chapters 16.01 through 16.10, which were NOT opened, so this guide does not say where its fees live or what they are. That is a gap in the reading, not a finding about the city. Ask Permit Services on 425-257-8700. |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-16.
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
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