Utility Permit

What are Utility Permits?

  • Water Meter Permit: All connections to the City of Redmond water system require an approved Water Meter Permit for water meter installation. Single-family, multi-family, commercial, or industrial structures and multifamily, or industrial irrigation uses must be served by at least one water meter to determine consumption. 
  • Side Sewer Permit: All connections to the City of Redmond sewer system require a side sewer application. Repairs, terminations, and modification work on existing sewer service lines also requires a side sewer permit. Contractors must be active on the Side Sewer Contractor Roster. Further information is provided below on how to register.
  • Hydrant Use Permit: A Hydrant Use Permit is issued for short-term water for construction, demolition, landscape, and other special water uses. For commercial use, applicants must have a City of Redmond business license to obtain a permit.  Check or Cash Only, we cannot take credit cards for deposits


How to Apply

Please submit a complete application to Development Engineering via email.

What's it going to cost?

  • View potential Connection permit fees on the Development Services Fees page.
  • Tap & Connect fees can be searched for on our Property Viewer. If parcel returns a NO, no charges are owed at this time. However, future activities regarding the property may make it subject to water and sewer connection charges. If parcel returns a YES for Tap and Connect, Email Development Engineering for more information.

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