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Building Permit in Ferndale, Washington

Required for construction, alteration and repair work in Ferndale, reviewed under the 2021 International Building Code as adopted in FMC Chapter 15.04.

Reviewed 2026-09-15 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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)
  • The operative text is the WASHINGTON-amended edition, not the published International one

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Fee schedule

Building permit fee
Ferndale's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. Show full citationFerndale's permit fee AMOUNTS are not printed in this guide. FMC Chapter 15.04 names the authority rather than the numbers: "Permit fees shall be as contained in the City's most current approved Fee Code." There is also a separate FMC Chapter 15.12, Building Valuation Schedule and Plan Checking. Ask the city for the current Fee Code rather than rely on a figure quoted second-hand.
Not stated in this guide - see notes

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

    Tips

    • Ferndale's adoption is rolling — it follows the state's current edition automatically
    • Check FMC Chapter 15.12 as well; building valuation and plan checking sit there

    Frequently asked questions

    Ferndale requires a building permit for: 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); The operative text is the WASHINGTON-amended edition, not the published International one. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Ferndale at (360) 384-4006 before starting work.

    In Ferndale, the published Building permit fee is: Not stated in this guide - see notes. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Ferndale does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Ferndale at (360) 384-4006 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Application as required by the City of Ferndale. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Ferndale at 2095 Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248. Phone: (360) 384-4006. Office hours: Not published on the pages read for this entry — confirm before travelling.. Official information: https://www.cityofferndale.org/.

    Whichever the state currently has in force. FMC Chapter 15.04 adopts the code "including any subsequent amendments or editions adopted by the state", so it moves with Washington rather than being pinned to 2021 by the city.

    Sources & verification

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

    Codes & ordinances

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

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    This page covers what the permit requires. What we don't have for Ferndale yet is the record of permits actually issued — the history you'd search by street address. That is a gap in our coverage, not a statement about any particular property.

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