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Permits, inspections, and codes - buildings and land use

We issue land use, building, mechanical, fire regulatory and operating permits for unincorporated areas of King County.

When you need a permit

Find out if you need a permit

Inspections

Schedule your building and land use inspections

Other permits

Learn where to go for King County permits that are not handled by Local Services.

Codes and complaints

File a complaint with Code Enforcement and learn more about energy codes.

Public notices and permit records research

Learn more about public notices and records about permits.

Permits

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We issue land use, building, mechanical, fire regulatory and operating permits for unincorporated areas of King County.

Permit forms and application materials

Inspections

building and land use inspections

Inspection scheduling for building, fire and land use, as well as inspection scheduling information for electrical (Labor & Industries), septic, public pools, plumbing and wells (Seattle - King County Public Health)

Schedule your inspections

Related Topics

Need help?

Contact customer service for assistance

Permit fees

Current fees for building and land use permits

Permit forms

Forms, application materials, and other resources for building and land use permits

Permit timelines

Current building and land use permit timelines