Planning and Development Services
Building PermitDownload the RESIDENTIAL building permit application. The application helps to walk you through each of the steps below in greater detail. For COMMERCIAL buildings use this application.. Step 1. Complete prerequisites.If your project is anything other than residential (e.g., commercial, agriculture, industrial), you should request a pre-application meeting so that we can review your project and identify all the regulations applicable to it. Submit a Pre-Development/Pre-Application Meeting Request form. The building permit application packet and review process will walk you through the process of determining that your property is buildable and your project is allowed at that location. The application packet will direct you, as necessary, to confirm or obtain things such as:
Step 2. Plan your site layout.A critical areas review must be completed before you can submit a building permit application. After the critical areas review, there are other considerations in planning your project location and preparing your site plan.
Step 3. Submit your application and pay fees.When you have completed your building permit application packet, submit through our online portal. Staff will review the application for completeness and assist you with making any minor corrections. The most important step to avoid delays in processing your permit application is to submit a complete application. Have questions or trouble submitting online though our portal? Contact Planning and Development Services and our technicians will be happy to help!Skagit County collects permit fees per the fee schedule adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Fees are due:
Impact fees are established by cities, for properties in their urban growth areas, and by school districts. Impact fees can be substantial, and applicants should be prepared for their cost. Skagit County will collect these fees when processing a building permit and pass them along to the city or school district. Step 4. Wait for review.Applications are routed to many different staff for review. Actual turn-around-time for permit issuance can depend on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, completeness of application, scope of project, setbacks from critical areas, and applicant response time to any requests for additional information.
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Application |
Building Permit Application Building Permit Revisions |
Supplemental Information |
Building Permit Tips for Success Expedited or Fast-Tracked Building Permits Building Permit Revision Policy |
Helpful Worksheets |
Site Plan Checklist Title Notice Worksheet |
Building Permit Application [Separated] |
Building Permit Checklist Contact & Signature Agent Authorization Residential Project Details Commercial Project Details Development in or Adjacent to NRL Stormwater Review Worksheet Model Construction SWPPP Worksheet |
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Application |
Residential Building Permit Application |
Supplemental Information |
Building Permit Tips for Success Expedited or Fast-Tracked Building Permits Building Permit Revision Policy |
Helpful Worksheets |
Site Plan Checklist Title Notice Worksheet |
Building Permit Application [Separated] |
Building Permit Checklist Contact & Signature Agent Authorization Residential Project Details Commercial Project Details Development in or Adjacent to NRL Stormwater Review Worksheet Model Construction SWPPP Worksheet |
