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.
**NOTICE**
A City of Tukwila Business License is required for all businesses operating in Tukwila. A business license is also required for all contractors conducting business in Tukwila. For more information, please see our Business License page, or contact the Tukwila Finance Department at 206-431-3680 or by email at licensing@tukwilawa.gov.
Email Status Check Available For Your Permits
This program requires specific keywords and your permit number in order to respond to your request.
Items you can request: Status of your permit, Inspection results, Fees, People names or all information associated with your Permit.
Email address: Permitinfo@tukwilawa.gov
On the subject line of your email type one of the following Keywords followed by your Permit Number.
Status
Fees
Inspections
Send all
Example: Status D10-001
The program will usually email a response to your request in just a few minutes.
Permit Center Hours
The Permit Center hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays. All building, mechanical, plumbing/gas piping and electrical permits will be accepted and/or issued between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Public Works Permits and Land Use Permits will also be accepted during this time.
Frequently Requested Forms
♦ View or print the Construction 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 Building Mounted Sign Permit in PDF format.
♦ View or print the Freestanding Sign Permit in PDF format.
♦ View or print the Temporary 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.
Permit Activity Reports
Permits Issued
- May 1, 2012 thru May 15, 2012
- April 16, 2012 thru April 30, 2012
- April 1, 2012 thru April 15, 2012
- March 16, 2012 thru March 31, 2012
- March 1, 2012 thru March 15, 2012
- February 16, 2012 thru February 29, 2012
- February 1, 2012 thru February 15, 2012
- January 16, 2012 thru January 31, 2012
- January 1, 2012 thru January 15, 2012
Permit Activity Reports For 2011
(Click to expand/contract permit activity list)
- December 16, 2011 thru December 31, 2011
- December 1, 2011 thru December 15, 2011
- November 16, 2011 thru November 30, 2011
- November 16, 2011 thru November 30, 2011
- November 1, 2011 thru November 15, 2011
- October 16, 2011 thru October 31, 2011
- October 1, 2011 thru October 15, 2011
- September 16, 2011 thru September 30, 2011
- September 1, 2011 thru September 15, 2011
- August 16, 2011 thru August 31, 2011
- August 1, 2011 thru August 15, 2011
- July 16, 2011 thru July 31, 2011
- July 1, 2011 thru July 15, 2011
- June 16, 2011 thru June 30, 2011
- June 1, 2011 thru June 15, 2011
- May 16, 2011 thru May 31, 2011
- May 1, 2011 thru May 15, 2011
- April 16, 2011 thru April 30, 2011
- April 1, 2011 thru April 15, 2011
- March 16, 2011 thru March 31, 2011
- March 1, 2011 thru March 15, 2011
- February 16, 2011 thru February 28, 2011
- February 1, 2011 thru February 15, 2011
- January 16, 2011 thru January 31, 2011
- January 1, 2011 thru January 15, 2011
2011 Year End Reports
- Public Works Permits Issued
- Building Permits Issued
- Electrical Permits Issued
- Mechanical Permits Issued
- Plumbing/Gas Permits Issued
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
| PERMIT TYPE | CONTACT PERSON |
| Addition/Alteration of Existing Buildings | Permit Technician |
| Any addition to or alteration of an existing building will require the necessary permits from the City of Tukwila. | |
| Building Relocation | Permit Technician |
| Relocating a building into the city or within the city limits of Tukwila. Reference Customer Assistance Bulletin A1. | |
| Decks | Permit Technician |
| Any deck over 30 inches in height measured from grade to the platform of the deck and/or any deck with a roof structure over it. | |
| Demolition | Permit Technician |
| Removal of any structure in its entirety. | |
| Electrical | Permit Technician |
| Any addition or altering to an existing electrical component will require the necessary permits from the City of Tukwila. | |
| Emergency Repair and Replace | Permit Technician |
| This will be determined by the Building Division. | |
| Fences | Permit Technician |
| Over 6 feet in height. | |
| Food Service Operation | See Below |
|
Public Health - Seattle and King County Environmental Health Division 2124 - 4th Avenue, 4th Floor Seattle, WA 98121 206 296-4787 Website: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/foodsfty/foodbusiness.htm Plans Examiner for Unincorporated South King County and South King County Suburban Cities 1404 Central Avenue S, Suite 101 Kent, WA 98032 206 205-1903 or 206 296-4708 |
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| Hauling | Public Works |
| Use of a public street to haul 50 cubic yards or more of dirt or debris. Reference Customer Assistance Bulletin A1. | |
| Home Business | Planning Division Staff |
| Conducting a business at your home. | |
| Land Altering | Public Works |
| 50 cubic yards moved or 6,000 square feet of vegetation cleared or any altering adjacent to or in a wetland, stream or hillside. Reference Customer Assistance Bulletin A1. | |
| Mechanical | Permit Technician |
| Installation of new equipment or change out and any changes to existing duct work or appliances. | |
| New Construction | Permit Technician |
| All new building being constructed will require the necessary permits from the City of Tukwila. | |
| Plumbing/Gas Piping | Permit Technician |
| Plumbing and Gas Piping work will require the necessary permits from the City of Tukwila. | |
| Re-Roof | Permit Technician |
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| Retaining Walls | Permit Technician |
| Retaining walls over 4-feet high (measured from bottom of footing to the top of wall), retaining walls over 30" that support a surcharge or retaining walls that impound Class I, II or III-A liquids, require a building permit. | |
| Signs | Planning Division Staff |
| Permanent and temporary business signs. Real estate signs, holiday decorations, garage sale and political signs are exempt but are not allowed in the City right-of-way. | |
| Trees/Vegetation | Urban Environmentalist/Planner |
| Removal of vegetation in an environmentally sensitive area, including the shoreline; or modification of an approved landscape plan. | |
| Utilities | Public Works |
| The City of Tukwila's water and sewer utilities do not serve all property within the city limits. Contact the Public Works Department to determine the utility company serving your property. | |
Utility Contact Information
Water District ContactsSewer 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
