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Stanwood building permits

Stanwood, Washington — as published 2026-09-15.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Codes adopted

2021 International Building Code — SMC 14.04.010(1): "International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, together with Washington State amendments as set forth in Chapter 51-50 WAC, together with Appendix E and Appendix J, Sections 101 through 111". Note the PARTIAL appendix adoption: Appendix J only at Sections 101 through 111.2021 International Residential Code — SMC 14.04.010(2): "International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, 2021 Edition, together with Washington State amendments as set forth in Chapter 51-51 WAC".International Mechanical Code — adopted under Chapter 51-52 WAC.Uniform Plumbing Code — adopted under Chapter 51-56 WAC.Washington State Energy Code, Residential — adopted under Chapter 51-11R WAC.Fire Code — SMC Chapter 14.06, kept separate from the building code chapter.RCW 19.27 — the Washington State Building Code. The adoption is expressed as taking codes "The following international codes, which have been adopted with amendments by the State Building Code Council pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW, are herewith adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter".

Permit types & fees

Building Permit

Required for construction, alteration and repair work in Stanwood, under the 2021 International Building Code as adopted at SMC 14.04.010.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Requirements

A building permit is required before beginning regulated construction
Design must meet Stanwood's own criteria in the amended IRC Table R301.2(1)
Appeals follow SMC 14.04.020, not the International codes' own appeal sections

Required documents

Optional

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes

Verify a Contractor Licence

Washington contractors register with the Department of Labor & Industries. Registration is a STATE record; Stanwood does not issue it.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

Requirements

Check contractor registration with Washington State Labor & Industries

Required documents

Optional

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.

City of Stanwood — official building department

Codes & ordinances

Department & other records

City of Stanwood

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 Stanwood building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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