City Hall will be closed on September 6th for Labor Day. Any online permits applied for on Friday September 10th and Monday September 6th will be processed on Tuesday September 7th. Thank you.

Wondering what permits are required when building a new home?
Our flyer will help you get started in the right direction.

Building Division What's New:

Commercial Project Step-by-Step Guide
This guide provides applicants a step-by-step explanation of the process for a new commercial project reviewed from the Site Plan Entitlement (SPE) process to building occupancy.

Effective July 1, 2010 the City and State will adopt and enforce the 2009 Editions of the International Codes and Uniform Plumbing Code.

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