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Community Development Services
Our Purpose
- Development and implementation of land use and building legislation and policies;
- Land use and Building permitting;
- Land use code enforcement;
- Tourism and economic development; and
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Planning and Building Permits
Looking to build or start a business in Blaine? The Community Development Services Department oversees the use and development of properties within the city to ensure public safety and compliance with local codes and regulations.
What Permits are Needed?
Depending on the scope of your project, you may need different permits from Planning and Zoning and/or Building Services. Check on permit requirements before you start the work to save yourself time and money.
- For building permits: See the Building Permit Applications & Handouts
- For land use applications: See the Land Use Informational Bulletins and Land Use Applications
Apply Now
Ready to get started?
APPLY VIA E-MAIL: Effective July 12, 2021, all new permit applications must now be submitted electronically.
E-mail Your Application Materials*
* READ: Electronic Permit Submittal Instructions
Please be sure to submit a complete application, including all relevant forms and required documentation. We cannot process an incomplete application. Failure to provide all of the required information will delay the processing of your application.
You may contact the Community Development Services staff by email or by phone at 360-332-8311 where our knowledgeable staff can determine the types of permits, documents, forms, and other project-specific information that will be required.
Contact Us
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Stacie Pratschner
Community Development Director / Interim Building Official
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3307Stacy Clauson
Community Planner II
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3332Allison Tompkins
Community Planner I
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3337Code Enforcement
Email
360-543-9837Clifford Thies
Building Inspector
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3355
Inspection Request: 360-543-9975Jeanie Mayotte
Engineering Technician III
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3354Alex Wenger
Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator
Email
360-332-8311 Ext. 3330City Hall
435 Martin St, Suite 3000
Blaine, WA 98230Ph. 360-332-8311
Fx. 360-543-9978Planning and Building Front Counter Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, with a one-hour closure for lunch between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.