Tukwila Permit Center  

The Permit Center coordinates the review of various permits, including building and mechanical permits. At the Permit Center, you will find staff available from the Building Division, Planning Division and Public Works Department to assist you with your development proposal and questions that you may have. No appointment is necessary.

♦   2010 Permit Fee Schedule

Frequently Requested Forms

♦ View or print the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas Piping, & Public Works Permit Application in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Combination Permit Application - New Single Family
in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Mechanical Permit Application in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Plumbing/Gas Piping Permit Application in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Public Works Permit Application in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Electrical Permit Application in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Temporary Sign Permit in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Permanent Sign Permit in PDF format.

♦ View or print the Revision Submittal Form in PDF format.

♦ View or print How To Schedule a Permit Inspection in PDF format.

   

Frequently Asked Questions

• How Do I Know If I Need A Permit?
• What Information Should I Have To Start?
• What Codes Does The Building Department Use?
• What Is The Cost Of A Building Permit?
• What Is The Cost Of A Mechanical Permit?
• What Other Fees May Be Associated With A Building Permit?
• What Is A Pre-Application Meeting And Should I Consider Scheduling This Meeting For My Project?
• Is Additional Information Available To Assist In Completing My Permit Application?
• How Do I Schedule An Inspection?

   

How Do I Know If I Need A Permit?

If you plan to change any physical element, such as the land, a tree or a building, you will need to contact the Permit Center Staff (206 431-3670). Below you can also see the various types of permit issued by the City of Tukwila.

Categories of Development Activities that Require Permits and Submittal of
Building, Mechanical, Public Works  Permit Application

Additional permits not shown here are issued by the Public Works Department
Land Use Applications available in the Planning Division

 

Utility Contact Information

Water District Contacts

Sewer District Contacts

Septic System Contacts

King County Wastewater Program
Black River Environmental Health
900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Suite 100
Renton, WA 98057
206-296-4932

Office Hours:   Monday – Thursday - 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

   

What Information Should I Have To Start?

There are different types of permits and different types of information needed for each type of project. However, the following information is needed for all types of projects. Having this information available in advance will be helpful in the process and assist us in answering your questions.

• Address and/or parcel number of the subject property;
• Contact person name, address and phone number
• Description of proposed work to be completed
• Property owner name, address and phone number
• contractor name, address and phone number
• Copy of current Washington State Contractor's registration Card issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries - https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/bbip/
• Architect and/or engineer names, addresses and phone numbers
• Estimated valuation of the work to be completed or contract dollar amount.

   

What Codes Does The Building Department Use?

The City of Tukwila is required by the State Building Code Act, 19.27 RCW, to enforce the Washington State Building Code, which includes the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code and each of the related standards and State amendments.

In addition, the Washington State Energy Code and the Washington State Indoor Air Quality Code are enforced by Tukwila Building Division. http://www.neec.net/resources/resources.html

Related Building Code information is also available on the web site of the International Code Council at http://www.iccsafe.org and the Washington State Building Code Council at http://www.sbcc.wa.gov

   

What Is The Cost Of A Building Permit?

Contact the Permit Center staff for a fee estimate at 206 431-3670. Please have the following information available for the Permit Technician.

New or addition to residential structures

• Square footage of the new structure - broken down by floor.
• Square footage of garage and/or carport
• Square footage of all deck areas that are 30" or higher above grade or covered.

New or addition to commercial structures

• Square footage of the new structure - broken down by floor.
• Type of construction per the International Building Code.
• Occupancy of the structure per the International Building Code.

Interior Remodel - residential or commercial

• Estimated valuation of the construction or the contract dollar amount.

   

What Is The Cost Of A Mechanical Permit?

Contact the Permit Center staff for a fee estimate at 206 431-3670. Please have the estimated valuation or contract dollar amount available for the Permit Technician.

   

What Other Fees May Be Associated With A Building Permit?

Prior to applying for a building permit, there may be land use or design approvals that must be obtained. These applications and fees are listed on Planning Publications, Applications and Fees.

In conjunction with most new construction or major remodel is site work or utility modifications that typically requires Public Works Department permits and associated fees.

   

What Is A Pre-Application Meeting And Should I Consider Scheduling This Meeting For My Project?

A pre-application meeting is for you and the City staff to preliminarily review your project prior to submitting permit applications. This helps you to learn about and discuss our regulations and plan submittal requirements, to provide early discussion of any major issues, and to facilitate the plan review process. You can obtain the pre-application meeting form by following the link below.

♦ View or print the Pre-Application Meeting Form in PDF format.

A pre-application meeting is not required. However, if one or more of the following applies to your project you may want to consider scheduling this meeting with City staff. A representative from Building, Fire, Planning and Public Works will be present.

Does your project fall under one or more of these categories?

• Any new commercial project regardless of size;
• Change in use or major remodel to an existing property;
• Subdivision of property;
• Sensitive areas on the subject property (ie. steep slopes, wetlands, shoreline)

   

Is Additional Information Available To Assist In Completing My Permit Application?

The Following are handouts available to assist in preparing your permit application package:

• Above Ground Storage Tanks
• Building Demolition
• Commercial Tenant Improvements/Multi-Family Alteration
• Electrical
• Fences
• Flashing
• Foundation Drains
• Mechanical - Commercial Structures
• Mechanical - Residential Structures
• New Commercial Buildings Or Additions
• Plumbing And Gas Piping
• Rack Storage
• Re-Roof Commercial Buildings
• Re-Roof Residential Buildings
• Residential Foundation Wall
• Residential Retaining Wall
• Residential Framing
• Residential Heating & Ventilation Compliance
• Residential Property Setbacks
• Residential Stairways And Landings
• Residential Decks
• Retaining Walls And Rock Walls
• Safety Glazing
• Satellite Dish, Antennas And Communications Towers
• Single Family Residential
• Site Plan - Residential
• Site Plan - Tenant Improvements

 

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