New Home Building Permit Requirements

• Application Form Completed
• Special approvals are signed
• Plans Complete (Submit 2 sets for review)
  • Vicinity Map
  • Site Plan
  • Site Grading for hillside or sloping sites
  • Floor Plans
  • Elevations
  • Section View
  • Structural Details: Rafters, Joists, Studs, Beams, Headers, etc.
  • Structural Plans: Foundation, Joist & Roof framing Systems
  • Door Schedule: Type, Sizes
  • Window Schedule: Types, Sizes, U-Values (Glazing Glass)
• Truss Engineering Specifications Sheet or Truss Verification Letter
• Legal Description, Parcel Number and Assessor's Parcel Map
• Septic Permit (Health District) or Sewer Hookup or Re-Use number
• Water Supply Availability Certification
• Electrical Permit
• Driveway Permit
• Legal Access
• Critical Areas Addressed (i.e. wetlands, flood plains, geo hazard, riparian and shorelines)
• Washington State Energy Code compliance calculations
• Land use requirements (i.e. zoning)
• Fire Sprinkler Requirements
• Contractor License
• Excavation / Grading Permit
• Drainage Mitigation
• Soils Report
• Environmental Checklist / Review
• Plan Review Fees

Note: Consult Your Local Building Department for Specific Requirements