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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
- Parks long range planning.
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.