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Permit Services

 
Please note: Some fees will be changing and new forms will be available on 1/1/2012.

CALL AHEAD! The Permit Counter is now open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, excluding Fridays, weekends and holidays. However, based on staffing and availability, permit counter hours will be temporarily changed and/or reduced in conjunction.Please take note of any temporary changes as listed on the city homepage. Appointments are necessary to reserve time during these hours, as appointments will be given priority to walk-in customers. Building Inspection hours are from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday excluding Fridays, weekends and evenings.

 

Permit Services
Need permits for a major building development, a simple home remodel or a water heater? Perhaps you need a Business License or Peddlers Permit? The Permit Center can help you out with one stop for licenses, planning, building, and fire permit applications and information.

One-Stop Permit Center
The City established a one-stop permit center which is located in the main lobby of City Hall, 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100, Covington, Washington. The permit counter operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and is closed Fridays, weekends and holidays. Please contact a permit specialist at ext. 2269 to set up an appointment. If you happen to arrive without an appointment, we may not be able to serve you at that time. Staff will be happy to assist you through applicable permits and explain the review process in detail. Knowledgeable staff is available to help or direct you to the person with the most expertise to answer your questions.

Inspection Request Line
All Inspection Requests must be made through our Inspection Line voice mail system at 253-638-1110, extension 2222. Building Inspection hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to Noon, closed Fridays, weekends and holidays. Requests are taken up until Noon each business day for the following business day. All Permits and Approved Plans are required to be on-site or in the general contractor's site offices at the time of the inspection. The general contractor or permit holder is responsible for insuring that all areas are inspected prior to concealment. Areas of inspections need to be ready when the inspection is requested and the contact person must be on-site.

Permit Applications, Forms, Submittal Requirements and Fees
The City has many different types of permits for residential and commercial development and for all other types of projects. You can find the most common permits, submittal requirements, informational forms and fees on this site. They are presented as downloadable pdf (Adobe Acrobat) documents. In order to view or print the forms you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. (Obtain free Acrobat Reader)