Building Permit Forms and Information

All Building permit applications are submitted via the SJC Permit Center.  Paper plans or applications are not accepted for Building permits.  The PDF permit application is no longer required, but you can still submit it or parts of it in the Permit Center.

Sewage disposal system and water availability applications must be submitted directly to Health & Community Services, with the appropriate fee, at PO Box 607, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Read more about sewage system documentation and water availability requirements.

Prepare to apply here.  Visit the Critical Area Information page for guidance on critical areas.

Instructions and Information

  1. Important Notice to Applicants
  2. Checklist for Construction in Eastsound
  3. Clearing and Grading Checklist
  4. Commercial IBC application checklist (2022)
  1. Drawing A Site Plan Instructions - PDF
  2. Stormwater Project Level Flow Chart
  3. Structures Exempt From Building Permits

Applications and Forms

  1. Building permit application (no longer required)
  2. Addressing & E-911 Verification (2022) - PDF
  3. Agent Authorization Form
  4. Commercial IBC application checklist (2022)
  5. Energy form - remodel worksheet (2018 WSEC)
  6. Energy form - standard residential (2018 WSEC) - PDF
  7. Epoxy Certificate
  8. High Efficacy Lighting Affidavit
  9. Mechanical, Plumbing, Single Trade, & Demolition (2022) - PDF
  10. Owner Builder Application (2023)
  1. Owner Builder Exemption (2022) - PDF
  2. Plumbing Pressure Certification - PDF
  3. Plumbing Pressure Certification - Word Doc
  4. Revision application (for open, active permits ONLY) - PDF
  5. Title Elimination Form - PDF
  6. Transfer Ownership of a Permit - PDF
  7. Transfer Ownership of a Permit - Word Doc
  8. Underground Fuel Storage Tank - PDF
  9. Waiver from Geotechnical Report

Stormwater forms

  1. Certificate of Compliance and impervious surface application - PDF
  2. Impervious Surface Worksheet - PDF
  1. Stormwater Management Certification for Utilities - PDF
  2. Stormwater Management Plan Application - PDF

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Website & Forms