Building Permit Applications

All Building permits are now accepted online via our permit portal (SmartGov) and need to be submitted electronically. We no longer accept paper plans or applications.  See instructions for how to organize and save your permit documents for uploading.

We are in the process of updating our permit applications, thank you for your patience.

The "Combined Forms" packets are comprehensive and may include forms that will not be needed. For example, if there is no structure on the property that you wish to remove, you will not need to submit a Demolition Application. However, the Addressing Verification Form for E-911 purposes and the Right of Way Review Form for Public Works to verify sight distances are ALWAYS REQUIRED. 

Additionally, note that septic and water applications must be submitted directly to the Health Department, with the appropriate fee, at PO Box 607, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 AND a receipt of submission included with your building application. If you have questions regarding this, contact the Health Department at 360-378-4474.


CURRENT BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW TIMES:


Plan review time is about 15-20 weeks. Permit volumes and Furlough days for employees have affected turn around times for plan review, please be patient. Thank you for understanding.

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Instructions and Information

  1. Important Notice to Applicants
  2. Building & Land Use Pre-Application - Word Doc
  3. Residential IRC application checklist (2022)
  4. Checklist for Construction in Eastsound
  5. Clearing and Grading Checklist
  1. Critical Area and Archaeology Review form - Word Doc
  2. Critical Area and Archaeology Review form - PDF
  3. Site Plan Instructions - PDF
  4. Stormwater Project Level Flow Chart
  5. Structures Exempt From Building Permits

Combined Forms (several updated application packets will be updated shortly with new Building Codes. **Energy code form has been separated from the application. You may still be required to download and fill it out when submitting an application.**

  1. 2022 Standard permit application IRC (FILLABLE FORM -PDF) (Requires seperate energy form if heated)
  2. Commercial IBC application checklist (2022)
  3. WSEC Residential Packet (2018) - PDF
  4. 2018 Alterations Remodel energy code Worksheet
  1. Revision Application (use this for Open, Active permits ONLY) - PDF
  2. Owner Builder Application (2022) - PDF
  3. Owner Builder Exemption (2022) - PDF
  4. Mechanical, Plumbing, Single Trade, & Demolition (2022) - PDF

Individual Forms

  1. Agent Authorization Form
  2. Residential Pre-Application - Word Doc
  3. Residential Pre-Application - PDF
  4. Right of Way application (2022) - PDF
  5. Impervious Surface Worksheet - PDF
  6. Certificate of Compliance and impervious surface application - PDF
  7. Stormwater Management Certification for Utilities - PDF
  8. Stormwater Management Plan Application - PDF
  9. Geotechnical Report Waiver - PDF
  10. Plumbing Pressure Certification - Word Doc
  11. Plumbing Pressure Certification - PDF
  1. Commercial IBC application checklist (2022)
  2. Underground Fuel Storage Tank - PDF
  3. Fire Suppression Application - Word Doc
  4. Title Elimination Form - PDF
  5. Addressing & E-911 Verification (2022) - PDF
  6. Fire Suppression Application - Word Doc
  7. Transfer Ownership of a Permit - PDF
  8. Transfer Ownership of a Permit - Word Doc
  9. Epoxy Certificate
  10. High Efficacy Lighting Affidavit
  11. WSEC Residential Packet (2018) - PDF

Environmental Health Forms

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Website & Forms