Building, Permit Issuance & Inspections

Permit approval notification

Permitting customers are notified via U.S. mail when their building permit has been approved and is ready to issue. The notification includes information about any outstanding fees or other conditions that may be required prior to issuance.

Check permit status

Permits issued

Once all of the requirements specified in the notification have been met, the permit may be paid for and picked up at Permitting.  Final permit fees can be paid online with a credit card. 

Schedule inspection

After receiving the permit, customers will need to request a building inspection or, if required, request a preconstruction conference.

Building Inspection requests received before 3 p.m. on a workday can be scheduled for inspection the following workday. Requests for fire inspections will receive a return call the next business day to schedule a specific date and time for the inspection.

Schedule a permit inspection:
Online
Phone IVR or by texting IVR and texting information and codes

Permit status and estimated inspection arrival times are available online, phone IVR or texting.

Preconstruction conference

A preconstruction conference is required for all commercial and multifamily projects.

A preconstruction conference also may be required for projects with significant site and building issues such as wetlands, shorelines, floodplain, geotechnical, steep-slope, erosion hazard, drainage, excavation near a property line, etc.

A notice and condition will be added to the permit package if a preconstruction conference is required.

Call 206-296-6600 or email DPERwebinquiries@kingcounty.gov to schedule an preconstruction meeting.

Allow up to two working days for the conference to be scheduled.