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Permit forms, application materials, and resources - Building and land use

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.

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Search this document library for application materials, documents, and additional resources such as handouts and instructions for your building or land use permitting project.

Adult Family Homes


Adult Family Home Inspection Checklist

Washington State AFH Building Inspections

Adult Family Home Inspection Checklist (2021 IRC)


Adult Family Home Inspections

The permit process (227KB) is available at MyBuildingPermit.com


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Data Resources


Water Service Requirements

Information


Already Built Construction (ABC)


Already Built Construction (ABC) Pre-Application Meeting

Information


Already Built Construction (ABC) Application

The application form for the Already Built Construction Packet is not available online. Please call 206-296-6680 and request an application.


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Health Department Approval of Building Permit Application

Information


Helpful Information About Other Agencies: Electrical, Power Pole, Elevator, Septic, Plumbing & Gas Piping Permits

Information (209KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Binding Site Plans


Binding Site Plan Application

Form (102KB)


Binding Site Plan Submittal

Checklist (200KB)


Boundary Line Adjustments

Handouts


Boundary Line Adjustment Permit

Checklist


Boundary Line Adjustment: Procedures Following the Approval Process

Information


Residential Building Permit Agencies, Who does what

Information


Legal Lot Status

Proof of Legal Lot Information


Legal Lot Status Determination Service

Application


Boundary Line Adjustment: Title Page Template

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Property Research Guide and Worksheet

Information

Worksheet


Forms


Boundary Line Adjustment Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com 


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form


Boundary Line Adjustment Owner Information

Form


Applicant Status

Individual

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility

Corporation or Business Association


Boundary Line Adjustment: Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Review of Boundary Line Adjustment or Rezone

Application


Cellular Communcation Facilities


Cellular Communication Antenna and Tower Applications

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Cellular Communication Antenna and Tower

Checklist (235KB)


Cellular Communication Antenna and Tower - Supplemental Information

Form (601KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Landscape Bond Quantity Worksheet Form

Form (59KB)


SEPA Checklist

See, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Process packet


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Clearing and Grading Permits


Clearing Permit Application Checklist

Information (216KB)


Clearing and Grading Permit Information

Information (236KB)


Hazard Tree Removal Information and Application Checklist

Information (233KB)


Residential Site Plan Requirements

Information (221KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)

Checklist (641KB)


Grading and Reclamation Liability Insurance Requirement

Checklist (208KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Data Resources


Boundary Line Adjustment, Site Plan

Template (PDF) (247KB)

Template (DWG) (95KB)


Electronic Plan Requirements

Permitting requirements (183KB)

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com:

General Requirements

Review Efficiency


Fuel Tanks, Site Plan

Example (649KB)

Template (PDF) (574KB)

Template (CAD) (28KB)


Plat, Final, Title Page

Template (PDF) (195KB)

Template (DWG) (905KB)


Plat Sheets, Final

Template (PDF) (76KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (87KB)


Short Subdivision (Short Plat) Title Page, Final

Template (PDF)

Template (DWG)


Short Subdivision (Short Plat) Alteration, Title Page

Template (PDF)

Template (DWG)


Site Plan, General,11" x 17"

Template (PDF) (274KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (28KB)


Site Plan Template, General, 22" x 34"

Template


Site Plan Template, General, 24" x 36"


Site Plan for Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC), 11" x 17"

Template (PDF) (277KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (27KB)


Site Plan for Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC), 22" x 34"

Template 


Site Plan for Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC), 24" x 36"

Template


Site Plan Residential Examples,11" x 17"

General (379KB)

Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) (383KB)


Site Plan, Standard Engineering, 24" x 36"

Template (PDF) (395KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (147KB)


King County

GIS Mapping and Data Resources

Open Data Platform

Surface Water Design Manual

Road Design and Construction Standards


Federal Highway Administration

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways


Washington State Department of Transportation

Design


Commercial - Tenant Improvements


Change of Use, Tenant Improvement

Information


Energy Code Worksheets for Commercial Construction (2018 WSEC with King County amendments – found in KCC 16.07)

Building Envelope Summary

Lighting Budget Calculation Form

For 2021 WSEC projects, please use state forms found at WSEC Commercial Technical Support Website


Tenant Improvement

TI Application Guide


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availability


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Water Service Requirements

Information


Commercial Construction


Bulletin 8: Commercial and Multi-Family Building Permits

Form (156KB)


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Approval of Building Permit Application; Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Approval of Building Permit


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Energy Code Worksheets for Commercial Construction

Building Envelope Summary

Lighting Budget Calculation Form


Landscape Bond Quantity Worksheet Form

Form (59KB)


Residential Density Calculation

Worksheet (PDF) (138KB)

Worksheet (MS Word) (100KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Worksheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availability (200KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Incentives and Permitting Guidance

Information (235KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Conditional Use Permits

Pre-Application Meeting Request

Pre-Application Meeting Request


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Conditional Use Permit (CUP): Application

Form (106KB)


Conditional Use Permit (CUP): Instructions and Information

Information (118KB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Conversion Option Harvest Plan


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Conversion Option Harvest Plan Application for Review

Form (PDF) (78KB)

Form (MS Word) (112KB)


Conversion Option Harvest Plan Fact Sheet

Form (131KB)


Conversion Option Harvest Plan Site Plan Requirements

Form (110KB)


Conversion Option Harvest Plans/Checklist

Form (161KB)


Critical Area Alteration Exception


Consultant Guidance, Ecological

Information (216KB)


Critical Area Alteration Exception: Application

Form (76KB)


Critical Area Alteration Exception: Instructions and Information

Form (170KB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Fees


Fees

Information


Fire Permits

Handouts


Fire Alarm, Cellular Communication and Digital Security Controls

Information


Fire Alarm Systems Permit: Non-Residential and Multi-Family

Information


Fire Permit; Special Event Permit

Information

Site Plan Template

Fire Permit: Sprinkler, Non-Residential and Multi-Family

Information


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment

Information


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Non-Residential Cooking Hoods

Information


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Generator - Emergency or Standby

Information


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems

Information


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Wireless Mesh Radio Network (AES)

Information


Fire Hazards - Vegetation

Handout


Fire, King County Public Safety Frequency Use Agreement

Agreement


Fire, Residential Sprinkler Insulation (Tenting)

Information


Fire Safety During Construction

Information


Fire Systems and Equipment Fee Schedule

Spreadsheet


Fuel Tanks, Decommissioning Underground

Information


Fuel Tanks, Installation and Relocation

Residential Installation and Relocation Checklist


Fuel Tanks, Removal and Decommissioning Contractors

Application instructions

List of contractors


Residential Accessory or Agricultural Structure, Fire Sprinkler Access and Water Supply

Checklist


Residential Fire Access and Water Supply Checklist

Checklist


Residential Remodel, Fire Access and Water Supply

Checklist


Forms


Fire, King County Public Safety Frequency Use Agreement

Agreement


Fuel Tanks, Site Plan

Example

Template

Template (CAD)


Fire District Receipt

Obtain from your local Fire District

Form


Fireworks Display Application

Form


Fire Fireworks Stand

No stands due to Fireworks ban starting in 2022 


Flood Hazards


Flood Hazard Certification

Information (187KB)

Worksheet (147KB)


Floodplain Development Permit

Information (210KB)

Worksheet (303KB)

Application (1.23MB)


Floodplain, FEMA Elevation Certificate

Form (4.06MB)


Forest Practice Moratorium Relief


Forest Practice Moratorium Relief: Application

Form (81KB)


Forest Practice Moratorium Relief: Instructions and Information

Form (79KB)


Forest Practice Moratorium Relief: Requirements Checklist

Form (152KB)


Land Use - Short Subdivisions

Short subdivisions, often referred to as a "Short Plat", establishes conditions to subdivide land into 2 to 4 (rural) or 9 (urban) legal building lots.


Bulletin 25: Short Subdivisions

Form (137KB)


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Affidavit of Correction of Short Plat

Form (517KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Short Subdivision (Short Plat) Engineering Review Final Submittal

Checklist (175KB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Preliminary Short Subdivision Applications: Instructions

Information (195KB)


Quit Claim Deed for County Right-of-Way

Form (PDF) (47KB)

Form (MS Word) (60KB)


Residential Density Calculation

Worksheet (PDF) (138KB)

Worksheet (MS Word) (100KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Title Page: Short Plat (or Alteration) Templates

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Land Use - Subdivisions


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Affidavit of Correction of Plat

Form (65KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Plats: Procedure for Checking of Final Plats

Form (337KB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Plat Alteration Submittal Instructions

Information (178KB)


Preliminary Subdivision Applications: Instructions

Information (128KB)


Quit Claim Deed for County Right-of-Way

Form (PDF) (47KB)

Form (MS Word) (60KB)


Residential Density Calculation

Worksheet (PDF) (138KB)

Worksheet (MS Word) (100KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Subdivision Exemption Request

Form (182KB)


Title Page: Final Plat and Final Plat Sheets Templates

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)



Legal Lot Status

Proof of Legal Lot Information


Legal Lot Status Determination Service

Application


Property Research Guide and Worksheet

Information

Worksheet


Innocent Purchaser

Affidavit

Checklist


Lot Merger (Lot Line Elimination)


Lot Merger (Lot Line Elimination)

Lot Merger Application Checklist (246KB)


Lot Merger (Lot Line Elimination Recording Form)

Lot Merger Recording Form (173KB)


Master Drainage Plans


Master Drainage Planning

Water Design Manual


Non-residential and Multi-Family Mechanical Permits


Non-Residential and Multi-Family Mechanical Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Checklist (206KB)


Pre-Applications


Pre-Application Meeting Request

Information (234KB)


Pre-Application Meeting Requests and Waivers

Information (180KB)


Pre-Application Waiver Request

Application (148KB)


Reasonable Use Exceptions


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Consultant Guidance, Ecological

Information (216KB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Pre-application Waiver Request - Short Subdivision, CUP, CAAE and RUE

Form (PDF) (121KB)


Reasonable Use Exception Application: Instructions and Information

Information (93KB)


Reasonable Use Exception: Application

Form (127KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Residential Mechanical Permits


Residential Mechanical Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (249KB)


Residential Setback Exception Agreement, Mechanical Equipment

Information (226KB)

Recording Form (95KB)


Residential - Manufactured (Mobile) Homes

Handouts


Residential - Manufactured (Mobile) Home Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (263KB)


Residential Building Permit Application for New Single Family Construction

Overview (235KB)


Residential Building Permit Agencies, Who does what

Information (260KB)


Residential Site Plan Requirements

Information (221KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Site Plan, Residential Examples,11" x 17"

General (379KB)

Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) (383KB)


Electronic Permit Plan Requirements

Handout (183KB)


Forms


Application, Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Checklist (641KB)


Residential Fire Access and Water Supply Checklist

Checklist (325KB)


Site Plan, General

Template (PDF) (274KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (27KB)


Site Plan for Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC)

Template (PDF) (277KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (27KB)


Approval of Building Permit Application; Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Approval of Building Permit


Other Forms and Handouts


Critical Areas Designation

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (216KB)


Flood Hazard Certification

Form (PDF) (262KB)

Form (MS Word) (66KB)


Legal Lot

Information and Checklist (240KB)


Property Research Guide and Worksheet

Information (183KB)

Worksheet (570KB)


Residential Affidavit for Single Family Residence within Shoreline Management Jurisdiction

Form (176KB)


Residential Site, Instructions for Flagging a Site for Permit Applications

Instructions (204KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Sewer Connection (493KB)

OR

On-Site Sewer (septic) Application for Health Department Approval of Building Permit


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Solar Photovoltaic System, Roof Mounted, Residential Exemption

Exemption Checklist (221KB)


Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Incentives and Permitting Guidance

Information (182KB)


Water Availability

Certificate of Water Availability (230KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Water Connection (67KB)

OR

Certification to Connect to Future Group A Water System (54KB)

OR

Well permit from Public Health


Residential Accessory Building and Miscellaneous Structure Permits

Handouts


Residential Accessory Building and Miscellaneous Structure Permits

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Overview (216KB)


Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Information (216KB)


Residential Building Permit Agencies, Who does what

Information (260KB)


Residential Site Plan Requirements

Information (221KB)


Site Plan, Residential Examples,11" x 17"

General (379KB)

Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) (383KB)


Electronic Permit Plan Requirements

Handout


Energy Worksheets for Residential Construction

New Construction & Additions

2018 King County Energy Code and Ventilation Worksheets

OR

Washington State Energy Code Worksheets

  Both 2018 and 2021 forms are available

Alterations

2018 King County Energy Code Alterations Worksheet


Residential Drainage Inspection Application

Checklist


Application Forms


Application, Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet


Residential Accessory or Agricultural Structure, Fire Sprinkler Access and Water Supply

Checklist


Site Plan, General

Template (PDF)

CAD Template (DWG)


Site Plan for Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC)

Template (PDF)

CAD Template (DWG)


Other Forms and Handouts


Approval of Building Permit Application; Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Approval of Building Permit


Critical Areas Designation

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information


Flood Hazard Certification

Form (PDF)

Form (MS Word)


Property Research Guide and Worksheet

Information (183KB)

Worksheet (570KB)


Residential Affidavit for Single Family Residence within Shoreline Management Jurisdiction

Form (176KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Checklist (641KB)


Residential Setback Exception Agreement, Mechanical Equipment

Information (226KB)

Recording Form (95KB)


Residential Site, Flagging a Site

Instructions (204KB)


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Solar Photovoltaic System, Roof Mounted, Residential Exemption

Exemption Checklist (221KB)


Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Incentives and Permitting Guidance

Information (182KB)


Residential New Single Family Construction

Handouts


Residential Single Family Building Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Overview (235KB)


Residential Building Permit Application for New Single Family Construction

Checklist (239KB)


Residential Building Permit Agencies, Who does what

Information (260KB)


Residential Site Plan Requirements

Information (221KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Site Plan, Residential Examples,11" x 17"

General (379KB)

Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) (383KB)


Electronic Permit Plan Requirements

Handout (183KB)


Application Forms


Permit Application for Single Family Residence

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Energy Worksheets for Residential Construction

New Construction & Additions

2018 King County Energy Code and Ventilation Worksheets

OR

Washington State Energy Code Worksheets

  Both 2018 and 2021 forms are available

Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Checklist (641KB)


Residential Fire Access and Water Supply Checklist

Checklist (325KB)


Site Plan, General

Template (PDF) (274KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (27KB)


Approval of Building Permit Application; Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Approval of Building Permit


Other Forms and Handouts


Critical Areas Designation

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (216KB)


Flood Hazard Certification

Form (PDF) (262KB)

Form (MS Word) (66KB)


Legal Lot

Information and Checklist (240KB)


Property Research Guide and Worksheet

Information (183KB)

Worksheet (570KB)


Residential Affidavit for Single Family Residence within Shoreline Management Jurisdiction

Form (176KB)


Residential Site, Flagging a Site

Instructions


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availability (200KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Sewer Connection (493KB)

OR

On-Site Sewer (septic) Application for Health Department Approval of Building Permit


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Residential Solar Ready Checklist

Checklist (810KB)


Solar Photovoltaic System, Roof Mounted, Residential Exemption

Exemption Checklist (221KB)


Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Incentives and Permitting Guidance

Information (182KB)


Water Availability

Certificate of Water Availability (230KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Water Connection (67KB)

OR

Certification to Connect to Future Group A Water System (54KB)

OR

Well permit from Public Health


Residential Single Family Remodel, Addition, and Repair

Handouts


Residential Building Permit Application for Remodel, Addition and Repair Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Overview (245KB)

Checklist (275KB)


Residential Building Permit Agencies, Who does what

Information (260KB)


Residential Site Plan Requirements

Information (221KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)


Service Requirements

Handout (867)


Site Plan, Residential Examples,11" x 17"

General (379KB)

Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) (383KB)


Electronic Permit Plan Requirements

Handout (183KB)


Application Forms


Permit Application for Residential Single Family Remodel, Addition and Repair Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Energy Worksheets for Residential Construction

New Construction & Additions

2018 King County Energy Code and Ventilation Worksheets

OR

Washington State Energy Code Worksheets

  Both 2018 and 2021 forms are available

Alterations

2018 King County Energy Code Alterations Worksheet


Residential Drainage Inspection Application

Checklist (641KB)


Residential Remodel, Fire Access and Water Supply

Checklist (312KB)


Site Plan, General

Template (PDF) (274KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (27KB)


Site Plan for Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC)

Template (PDF) (277KB)

CAD Template (DWG) (27KB)


Approval of Building Permit Application; Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Approval of Building Permit


Other Forms and Handouts


Critical Areas Designation

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (216KB)


Flood Hazard Certification

Form (PDF) (262KB)

Form (MS Word) (66KB)


Legal Lot

Information and Checklist (240KB)


Property Research Guide and Worksheet

Information (183KB)

Worksheet (570KB)


Residential Affidavit for Single Family Residence within Shoreline Management Jurisdiction

Form (176KB)


Residential Site, Flagging a Site

Instructions (204KB)


Residential Setback Exception Agreement, Mechanical Equipment

Information (226KB)

Recording Form (95KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availability (200KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Sewer Connection (493KB)

OR

On-Site Sewer (septic) Application for Health Department Approval of Building Permit


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Solar Photovoltaic System, Roof Mounted, Residential Exemption

Exemption Checklist (221KB)


Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Incentives and Permitting Guidance

Information (182KB)


Water Availability

Certificate of Water Availability (230KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Water Connection (67KB)

OR

Certification to Connect to Future Group A Water System (54KB)

OR

Well permit from Public Health


Residential Swimming Pools


Affidavit for Application Form

See Application, Permit


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Approval of Building Permit Application; Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Approval of Building Permit


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)


Residential Setback Exception Agreement, Mechanical Equipment

Information (226KB)

Recording Form (95KB)


Residential Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

Instructions and Worksheet (213KB)

Conditions and Technical Information (227KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Revisions to Permits - Issued Building Permits Only


Affidavit for Application Form

See Application, Permit


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (533KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Rezones


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Rezone Application: Instructions and Information

Information (209KB)


Rezone: Application

Information (128KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Short Subdivision application forms and instructions

See, Land Use - Short Subdivisions packet


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Right-of-Way Use Permits

Permit forms, application materials, and resources.


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Declaration of Covenant Re Use and Maintenance of King County Right-of-Way

Information (177KB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Quit Claim Deed for County Right-of-Way

Form (PDF) (47KB)

Form (MS Word) (60KB)


Right-of-Way Use

Bulletin 31 (131KB)


Right-of-Way Use Permit Application Instructions, Application and Site Plan Sheet

Information (203KB)


Right-of-Way Use Permit - Limited: Extension Request

Information (165KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


Road Standards Variances


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Road or Drainage Variance Applications: Submittal Instructions

Information (98KB)


Road Standards Variance Request to the County Road Engineer

Information (88KB)


Road Variance

Bulletin 34A (120KB)


State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Process


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Shoreline Exemptions


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Bulkhead Development and Exemptions Additional King County Shoreline Requirements

Form (55KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Shoreline Exemption

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Checklist (231KB)


Shoreline Packet

Handouts


Shoreline Permits, Submittal Requirements

Information (209KB)


Bulkhead Development and Exemptions Additional King County Shoreline Requirements

Form (55KB)


Shoreline Conditional Use Permit

Information (204KB)


Shoreline Substantial Development Permit

Information (204KB)


Shoreline Variance

Information (204KB)


Shoreline Site Plan

Requirements (218KB)

Site Plan template (PDF and CAD) are available in the Computer Aided Design CAD Templates packet


Application Forms


See, Shoreline Permit Submittal Requirements for a full submittal checklist


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Fire District Receipt

Obtain from your local Fire District

Form (204KB)


Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application

Form


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


Other Forms and Handouts


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Sewer Connection (493KB)

OR

On-Site Sewer (septic) Application for Health Department Approval of Building Permit


Water Availability

Certificate of Water Availability (230KB)

OR

Certificate of Future Water Connection (67KB)

OR

Certification to Connect to Future Group A Water System (54KB)

OR

Well permit from Public Health


Commercial - Sign


Bulletin 8: Commercial and Multi-Family Building Permits

Form


Sign Permits

Checklist


Site Plan and Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) Template and Example

See, Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources packet


Special Use Permits

Permit forms, application materials, and resources.


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


SEPA

See, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Process packet


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Special Use Permit Applications: Instructions & Information

Information (229KB)


Special Use Permit: Application

Form (103KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Surface Water Drainage Manual Adjustments


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Road or Drainage Variance Applications: Submittal Instructions

Information (98KB)


Surface Water Design Manual Requirements/Standards Adjustment Request

Information (997KB)


Temporary Use Permits


Affidavit for Application Form

See Application, Permit


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Temporary Use Permit: General Information

Information (86KB)


Temporary Use Permit: Worksheet

Form (PDF) (71KB)

Form (MS Word) (85KB)


Zoning Code Variances


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form (175KB)


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Record of Critical Area Review for Variance and Exception Applications

Form (PDF)

Form (MS Word)


SEPA

See, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Process packet


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Zoning Code Variance: Application (does not include Critical Areas Variance)

Form (100KB)


Zoning Code Variance: Instructions and Information (does not include Critical Areas)

Information (109KB)


A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T W Z

Accessory Dwelling Units: Notice on Title

Requirements (209KB)

Affadavit (38KB)


Accessory Dwelling Units or Living Quarters information

See, Residential Accessory Dwelling Units and Living Quarters information


Achieving the post-construction soil standards - Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Information and Online Calculator


Address—Affidavit of Use for an Approximate or Temporary Address

Form (193KB)


Address—Street addresses and road names

Information (207KB)


Address—Temporary Address

Information and checklist (197KB)


Adult Family Home Inspection Checklist

Washington State AFH Building Inspections

Adult Family Home Inspection Checklist (2021 IRC) 

Adult Family Home Inspections

The permit process (227KB) is available at MyBuildingPermit.com


Affidavit Concerning Critical Areas Compliance

See, Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit


Affidavit for owners doing own work

Form (596KB)


Affidavit for Single Family Residence within Shoreline Management Jurisdiction

See, Residential Affidavit for Single Family Residence within Shoreline Management Jurisdiction


Affidavit of Agricultural/Forestry Use

See, Agricultural or Forestry, Limitation of Use Affidavit


Affidavit of Correction of Boundary Line Adjustment

See, Boundary Line Adjustment, Affidavit of Correction


Affidavit of Correction of Plat

Form (65KB)


Affidavit of Correction of Short Plat

Form (517KB)


Affidavit of Use for an Approximate or Temporary Address

See, Address, Affidavit of Use for an Approximate or Temporary Address


Affidavit Regarding Medical Hardship - Manufactured Home Permit

Affidavit (177KB)


Affidavit Regarding Public Agency Notification

Form (603KB)


Affidavit Temporary Farm Worker Housing Notice on Title

See, Temporary Farm Worker Housing Units


Agricultural or Forestry, Limitation of Use Affidavit

Form (185KB)


Already Built Construction (ABC) Pre-Application Meeting

See, Code Enforcement, Already Built Construction (ABC) Pre-Application Meeting


Applicant Status

Individual (1.06MB)

Public Agency, or Public Utility or Private Utility (1.06MB)

Corporation or Business Association (1.05MB)


Applicant Status, Transfer of Permit

Form (1.07MB)


Application, permit; Applicant Affidavit

Form (728KB)


Application for Site-Specific Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment

Form (310KB)


Approval of Building Permit Application; Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Approval of Building Permit



Binding Site Plan Application

Form (102KB)


Binding Site Plan Submittal

Checklist (200KB)


Boundary Line Adjustment, Affidavit of Correction

Form (548KB)


Boudary Line Adjustment Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Checklist (216KB)

Owner Information Form (586KB)


Boundary Line Adjustment: Procedures Following the Approval Process

Information (175KB)


Boundary Line Adjustment: Seattle - King County Public Health Department

Application for Review of Boundary Line Adjustment or Rezone

Application


Boundary Line Adjustment, Site Plan

Template (PDF) (247KB)

Template (DWG) (95KB)


Bulkhead Development and Exemptions Additional King County Shoreline Requirements

Form (55KB)



Cargo Container Building Permits

Handout


Cellular Communication Antenna Tower Applications

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Cellular Communication Antenna and Tower

Checklist


Cellular Communication Antenna and Tower - Supplemental Information

Form 


Certification of Applicant Status

See, Applicant Status


Change of Use, Tenant Improvement

Information


Clearing Permit Application Checklist

Information


Clearing and Grading Permit Information

Information


Code Enforcement, Already Built Construction (ABC) Pre-Application Meeting

Information


Code Enforcement Application for Fee Waiver or Adjustment

Form


Code Enforcement, Filing an Online Complaint

Handout


Code Interpretation Request

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Computer Aided Design (CAD) Templates and Other Data Resources

See the CAD packet on the Permits by Packets tab


Commercial Building Addition

Information

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Conditional Use Permit (CUP): Application

Form


Conditional Use Permit (CUP): Instructions and Information

Information


Consultant Guidance, Ecological

Information


Conversion Option Harvest Plan Fact Sheet

Form


Conversion Option Harvest Plan Site Plan Requirements

Form


Conversion Option Harvest Plans/Checklist

Form


Cover Sheet for Resubmittals

Form


Critical Area Alteration Exception: Application

Form


Critical Area Alteration Exception: Instructions and Information

Form


Critical Areas Compliance Affidavit

Form


Critical Area Consultants

See, Consultant Guidance, Ecological


Critical Areas, Changes to Wetland Regulations

Handout


Critical Areas Ordinance Court Case, July 7, 2008

Handout


Critical Areas Designation

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information


Critical Areas Mitigation Guidelines

Information


Critical Areas Mitigation Bond Quantity and Worksheet (C24)

Form


Critical Areas: Restoration and Enhancement in King County

Form


Critical Areas Sign

Information


Critical Areas, Wetland Delineation Report Criteria

Information



Damage Assessment Inspection Application

Available through MyBuildingPermit.com

Checklist (215KB)


Damage Repairs, Responding to Property Damage

Information (220KB)


Decks

MyBuildingPermit.com Deck Tip Sheet


Declaration of Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions re Annex. To Public Water Dist. and Form. Utility Local Improve. Dist.

Information (175KB)


Declaration of Covenant Re Use and Maintenance of King County Right-of-Way

Information (177KB)


Demolition Waste Disposal

Information (188KB)


Determination of Legal Lot Status Instructions and Form

See, Legal Lot Determination: Application


Drainage Facility Liability Insurance Requirement

Checklist (206KB)



Electric Vehicle Parking Requirements

Information (224KB)


Electronic Plan Requirements

Permitting requirements are available on MyBuildingPermit.com

General Requirements

Review Efficiency


Emergency Service Notices

Customer Service Bulletin (197KB)

King County Construction Guidance (215KB)


Energy and Ventilation Required Inspections

Information (215KB)


Energy Code Compliance Forms (Commercial)

Building Envelope Summary (345KB)

Lighting Budget Calculation Form (219KB)


Energy Worksheets for Residential Construction

New Construction & Additions

2018 King County Energy Code and Ventilation Worksheets

OR

Washington State Energy Code Worksheets

  Both 2018 and 2021 forms are available

Alterations

2018 King County Energy Code Alterations Worksheet


(Single-family Prescriptive Worksheet, 2018 Glazing Schedule, and 2018 Heating System Sizing Worksheet)


Engineering Review Section Review Submittal Checklist for Final Short Plat

See, Short Subdivision (Short Plat) Engineering Review Final Submittal


Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements

Handout (198KB)


Expedited Application Review

Information (189KB)

Request (645KB)


Extension Request of Issued, Expiring Permits

Request



Fees

Information


Fee Waiver Adjustment

Application (117KB)


Fee-in-Lieu of Open Space Calculation Sheet (New and Current Projects)

Form (PDF) (100KB)

Form (MS Word) (86KB)


Financial Guarantees Performance Maintenance

Information (232KB)


Fire Access and Water Supply Checklist

See, Residential Fire Access and Water Supply Checklist


Fire Alarm, Cellular Communication and Digital Security Controls

Information (296KB)


Fire Alarm Systems Permit: Non-Residential and Multi-Family

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Fire Department Connection Identification

Information (480KB)


Fire District Receipt

Obtain from your local Fire District

Form (204KB)


Fire, Dry Grass and Weeds Management

Information (920KB)


Fire, Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets

Information (178KB)


Fire Hazards - Vegetation

Handout (165KB)


Fire, King County Public Safety Frequency Use Agreement

Agreement (123KB)


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (266KB)


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Non-Residential Cooking Hoods

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (298KB)


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Generator - Emergency or Standby

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (440KB)


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (374KB)


Fire, Other Systems and Equipment - Wireless Mesh Radio Network (AES)

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (806KB)


Fire Permit; Special Event Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (422KB)


Fire Permit: Sprinkler, Non-Residential and Multi-Family

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (231KB)


Fire Permit: Sprinkler, Residential

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (231KB)


Fire, Portable Fire Extinguishers Maintenance

Information (204KB)


Fire, Residential Sprinkler Insulation (Tenting)

Information (1.57MB)


Fire Safety During Construction

Information (1.07MB)


Fireworks Display Application

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Form (297KB)


Flagging a Site for Residential Building Permit Applications: Instructions

See, Residential Site, Flagging a Site


Flood Hazard Certification

Information (187KB)

Worksheet (147KB)


Floodplain Development Permit

Information (210KB)

Worksheet (303KB)

Application (1.23MB)


Floodplain, FEMA Elevation Certificate

Form (4.06MB)


Forest Practice Moratorium Relief: Application

Form (81KB)


Forest Practice Moratorium Relief: Instructions and Information

Form (79KB)


Forest Practice Moratorium Relief: Requirements Checklist

Form (152KB)


Fuel Tank, Propane/LPG Permit Requirements, Residential

Inspection Checklist (268KB)


Fuel Tanks, Decommissioning Underground

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (229KB)


Fuel Tanks, Installation and Relocation

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Fuel Tanks, Removal and Decommissioning Contractors

Application instructions (195KB)

List of contractors (182KB)


Fuel Tanks, Site Plan

Example (649KB)

Template (PDF) (574KB)

Template (CAD) (28KB)



Grading and Reclamation Liability Insurance Requirement

Checklist (208KB)


 

Green building handbook

Complete handbook and green sheets



Hazard Tree Removal Information and Application Checklist

Information (233KB)


Helpful Information About Other Agencies

Agencies include: Electrical, Elevator, Boiler, Mobile Home, Septic, Wells, Plumbing & Gas Piping Permits 

Information (209KB)


Health Department and DPER Concurrent Review Request by Applicant

Form (PDF) (139KB)

Form (MS Word) (47KB)



Impact Fees or Request Other Incentives Related to the Provision of Low or Moderate Income Housing

Information (198KB)

Application (343KB)


Innocent Purchaser

Checklist (172KB)

Affidavit (618KB)


Inspection Scheduling, Permitting Division with IVR Codes & Multiple Agencies

Information (220KB)



Land Surveyor's Certificate of Monumentation

Form (176KB)


Land Use Miscellaneous Application for Multiple Residential Driveways

Form (95KB)


Land Use Permit Application Form

Form (218KB)


Landscape Bond Quantity Worksheet Form

Form (59KB)


Large Lot BMP Requirements for Residential Site Plan

See, Residential Drainage Review Requirements


Legal Cover Sheet

Form (144KB)


Legal Description

Form (130KB)


Information and Checklist (240KB)


Available on MyBuildingPermit.com


Lot Merger (Lot Line Elimination)

Lot Merger Application Checklist (246KB)


Lot Merger (Lot Line Elimination Recording Form)

Lot Merger Recording Form (173KB)


Innocent Purchaser

Affidavit

Checklist



Marijuana Business, WLCB Letter of Approval

Example WLCB letter of approval (699KB)


Marijuana Business License

Application (633KB)


Marijuana Business, Summary of Zoning Requirements

Information (196KB)


Master Drainage Planning

Large Site Developments; Surface Water Design Manual


Mechanical Agreement Recording Instructions

See, Residential Setback Exception Agreement, Mechanical Equipment


Manufactured (Mobile) Home Permit

See, Residential - Manufactured (Mobile) Home Permit


MyBuildingPermit.com Resources

Guidelines and Tip Sheets

Inspection Checklists

Help and User Guides



Noise Ordinance for Construction Sites, 12.86.520 Exemptions, King County Code

Handout (168KB)


Non-Residential Demolition Permits

Information (232KB)


Non-Residential and Multi-Family Mechanical Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Checklist (206KB)


Non-Residential, Outdoor Commercial Use Permitting Options for COVID 19 Safe Start Directives

Handout (199KB)


Notice of Land Use Action, Sign Board Requirements

Form (255KB)

Notice of Construction Activity Sign Board Requirements

Information (728KB)



Online - Filing a Code Enforcement Complaint

Handout (351KB)


Online Permitting Resources

King County Permits Portal

MyBuildingPermit.com


On-Site Recreation for Residential and Mixed-Use Development

Handout (263KB)


Owner Affidavit Regarding Contractor Registration

See, Affidavit for Owner Doing Own Work


Certificate of Occupancy Request, Temporary


PAUE (Public Agency & Utility Exception): Application

Form (93KB)


PAUE: Instructions and Information

Form (263KB)


Pay Permit Fees Online

Information (279KB)


Permitting Agencies

Information (209KB)


Permit Issuance Cover Sheet for Building

Information (317KB)


Pet Businesses Information & FAQ

Information


Plat Alteration Submittal Instructions

Information (178KB)


Plat, Final, Title Page

Template (PDF) (195KB)

Template (DWG) (905KB)


Plats and Short Plats; Criteria for Recording Substantially Complete, King County Code

Handout (179KB)


Plats: Procedure for Checking of Final Plats

Form (337KB)


Pre-Application Meeting Request

Information (234KB)


Pre-Application Meeting Requests and Waivers

Information (180KB)


Pre-Application Waiver Request

Application (148KB)


Preferred Wetland Consultants List (No longer published)

See, Consultant Guidance, Ecological handout


Preliminary Short Subdivision Applications: Instructions

Information (195KB)


Preliminary Subdivision Applications: Instructions

Information (128KB)


Property Research Guide and Worksheet

Information (183KB)

Worksheet (570KB)



Quit Claim Deed for County Right-of-Way

Form (PDF) (47KB)

Form (MS Word) (60KB)



Reasonable Use Exception: Application

Form (93KB)

Reasonable Use Exception Application: Instructions and Information

Information (127KB)

Recording Documents

Instructions (207KB)


Resources for Property Research - Info on Separate Lot Status

See, Legal Lot Handout


Research Request

Form (207KB)

Residential Accessory or Agricultural Structure, Fire Sprinkler Access and Water Supply

Checklist (307KB)


Residential Accessory Building and Miscellaneous Structure Permits

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Overview (216KB)


Residential Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (216KB)


Residential Accessory Living Quarters (ALQs)

Information (211KB)


Residential Affidavit for Single Family Residence within Shoreline Management Jurisdiction

Form (176KB)


Residential Basics Program

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (253KB)


Residential Building Permit Agencies, Who does what

Information (260KB)


Residential Building Permit Application for New Single Family Construction

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Overview (235KB)

Checklist (239KB)


Residential Building Permit Application for Remodel, Addition and Repair Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Overview (245KB)

Checklist (275KB)


Residential Demolition Permits

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (223KB)


Residential Density Calculation

Worksheet (PDF) (138KB)

Worksheet (MS Word) (100KB)


Residential Drainage Review Requirements

Information (529KB)

Checklist (641KB)


Residential Fire Access and Water Supply Checklist

Checklist (325KB)


Residential - Manufactured (Mobile) Home Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (263KB)


Residential Mechanical Permit

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (249KB)


Residential Model Home Permit

Information (204KB)

Application (212KB)


Residential Remodel, Fire Access and Water Supply

Checklist (312KB)


Residential Setback Exception Agreement, Mechanical Equipment

Information (226KB)

Recording Form (95KB)


Residential Site, Flagging a Site

Instructions (204KB)


Residential Site Plan Requirements

Information (221KB)


Residential Solar Ready Checklist

Checklist (810KB)


Residential Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

Instructions and Worksheet (213KB)

Conditions and Technical Information (227KB)


Residential Tiny Homes

Information (231KB)


Rezone: Application

Information (128KB)


Rezone Application: Instructions and Information

Information (209KB)


Right-of-Way Use Permit Application Instructions, Application and Site Plan Sheet

Information (203KB)


Right-of-Way Use Permit - Limited: Extension Request

Information (165KB)


Road or Drainage Variance Applications: Submittal Instructions

Information (98KB)


Road Standards Variance Request to the County Road Engineer

Information (88KB)



School District Impact Fee Deferral

Application Form (614KB)


School Impact Fee Deferral Claim-of-LIEN

Recording Form (75KB)


Selecting a Geotechnical Consultant

Information (64KB)


SEPA Checklist

Information (212KB)


SEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Worksheet Instructions (182KB)

Workhsheet (spreadsheet) (211KB)


SEPA Only Submittal Process

Information (176KB)


Sewer Availability

Certificate of Sewer Availabilty (200KB)


Sewer Connection: Certificate of Future Sewer Connection

Certificate of Future Sewer Connection (493KB)


Shoreline Conditional Use Permit

Information (204KB)


Shoreline Exemption

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Checklist (231KB)


Shoreline Permits, Submittal Requirements

Information (209KB)


Shorelines, Changes to Wetland Regulations

See, Critical Areas, Changes to Wetland Regulations


Shoreline Site Plan

Requirements (218KB)

Site Plan templates (PDF and CAD) are available in the Computer Aided Design CAD Templates packet on the Permits by Packet tab.


Shoreline Substantial Development Permit

Information (204KB)


Shoreline Variance

Information (204KB)


Short Subdivision (Short Plat) Alteration, Title Page

Template (PDF) (143KB)

Template (DWG) (1.2MB)


Short Subdivision Application

Forms and instructions are available in the Land Use - Short Subdivisions packet on the Permits by Packet tab.


Short Subdivision (Short Plat) Engineering Review Final Submittal

Checklist (175KB)


Short Subdivision (Short Plat) Title Page, Final

Template (PDF) (144KB)

Template (DWG) (1.2MB)


Sign Permits

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Checklist (246KB)


Site Areas Worksheet

Worksheet (144KB)


Site Improvement Bond Quantity Worksheet

Form (PDF) (918KB)

Form (MS Excel) (134KB)


Site Plan Requirements

See, Residential Site Plan Requirements


Site Plan Templates and Examples

See, Computer Aided Design CAD Templates and Data Resources on the Permits by Packet tab.


Soil Health: Achieving the Post-construction Soil Standard

Information and On-Line Calculator


Solar Photovoltaic System, Roof Mounted, Residential Exemption

Exemption Checklist (221KB)


Special Event Permit

See, Fire Permit Application; Special Event Permit


Special Use Permit: Application

Form (103KB)


Special Use Permit Applications: Instructions & Information

Information (229KB)


Street Trees

King County 2016 ROAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Chapter 5 Roadside Features, Section 5.03 Street Trees and Landscaping


Subdivision Density and Dimension Calculations

Form (138KB)


Subdivision Exemption Request

Form (182KB)


Surface Water Design Manual Requirements/Standards Adjustment Request

Information (997KB)



Temporary Farm Worker Housing Units

Requirements (210KB)

Affidavit (89KB)


Temporary Use Permit: General Information

Information (86KB)


Tenant Improvement

TI Application Guide (241KB)


Tiny Homes

See, Residential Tiny Homes


Tree Removal

New Hazard Tree removal Information and Application Information (233KB)



Waiver of Submittal Requirements

Form (90KB)


Water Availability

Certificate of Water Availability (230KB)


Water Connection, Recording Document

Certification to Connect to Future Group A Water System (82KB)


Water Connection, Recording Document

Certification of Future Connection to Group A Water System (86KB)


Water Service Requirements

Information (867KB)


Water Usage Restriction, Recording Document

Covenant Form (98KB)


Water Wells, Permit Exempt and the Hirst Decision

Information (185KB)



Zoning Code Variance: Application (does not include Critical Areas Variance)

Form (100KB)


Zoning Code Variance: Instructions and Information (does not include Critical Areas)

Information (109KB)


Zoning Designations; General information about zoning codes for unincorporated King County

Information


Zoning and Historical Certification Letter

Available on MyBuildingPermit.com

Information (233KB)


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