Building Division What's New:

The Development Services Center will be closed:
February 15th - for President's Day

Permits wanting to be reviewed under the 2006 IRC or IBC need to be submitted and accepted for review before June 30th, 2010. The new 2009 code cycle starts on July 1st, 2010.

The Building Valuation Data Table will change as of November 12, 2009. For projects constructed on or after this date, please see the new 2009 Table here.

Permit Information:

The Development Services Center is open at 8:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm. Please arrive before 4:00 pm in order to have your permit processed prior to closing.

For building permit fees, applications and submittal documents, please click on the applicable link above. These documents are presented as downloadable pdf (Adobe Acrobat) documents. In order to view or print the forms you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. (Obtain free Acrobat Reader)

An appointment is needed when applying for any permit that requires plan review or when applying for more than three (3) over-the-counter- permits. To schedule an appointment, please contact one of our Permit Technicians at 425-556-2473 or by email to Permit Tech.

To buy permits online please see our Permits Online page

For Inspections:

• Inspections
• Direct Request

Permits and Licenses From Other City Departments:

• City Business License Information
• Fire Prevention Permits
• Land Use & Development Applications
• Public Works Permits

Helpful Hints:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tip sheet for a successful intake
• Codes In Use in the City of Redmond.
• May I do the work myself or do I need to hire a contractor? Please see our Contractor License Requirements form if you intend to do your own work without hiring a contractor.

CAUTION:  Be wary of contractors who ask you to pick up the permit.  In most cases, the contractor is required to take out the necessary permits.  Permits are your protection and help ensure that work performed meets local building codes.

If you have any questions regarding building permit applications, please Contact Us