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Permits

King County Permits provides land use, building, and fire regulatory and operating permits, code enforcement services, and some types of business licenses to the unincorporated areas of King County.

Dashboard: how long it takes to get a residential permit decision

See turnaround times for plan review and permit issuance related to residential new construction and residential additions and alterations.

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Intro to permitting

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King County Permits 101

Partnering for success—building a better permitting experience

We're making improvements to better serve you. These updates are part of our commitment to making the permitting experience as smooth as possible for everyone.

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How can we help?

Apply for a permit

Customer service

Updates

Property research

Application forms

GIS iMap

Parcel viewer

ProjectDox

Inspections

Submit a complaint

Permit fees

Permit reports

Business licenses

2021 SWDM

Burn bans

King County Code

Related topics

Property research & maps

Find information about your parcel using our research tools and mapping resources.

When you need a permit

Find out if you need a permit for your project in unincorporated King County.

Inspections

Learn about what inspections are required on your permit or project. 

Permits customer service

Find help with your permit application, or information on how to best contact us.