Permits
Permitting services are available online via this website and MyBuildingPermit.com. For details and information about our new location and office hours, see our Customer Service Bulletin.
The King County Permitting Division provides land use, building, and fire regulatory and operating permits, code enforcement, and a limited number of business licenses in unincorporated areas of the county.
Inspections
Inspection scheduling by phone (IVR) 206-971-9780
Property and Permit Guide
Check your jurisdiction and zoning information to help start your permit process.
Property Research
Resources include interactive maps and data to check jurisdiction, zoning and other property information.
Code enforcement
Find out what types of violations we investigate and the process to file a complaint.
Business licenses
Learn what types of regulated businesses King County requires business licenses for regulated activities.
Department of Local Services, Permitting Division
919 SW Grady Way, Suite 300
Renton, WA 98057
Most of our staff members are working remotely. Most permitting services are available on this website and MyBuildingPermit.com. Beginning June 23, 2022, some in-person services will be available in our Renton office. For details, see our Customer Service Bulletin.
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To reach customer service, call 206-296-6600 during the following hours: 9-11 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
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