Building Permit Applications & Handouts

Residential Building Permits

The applicable construction codes are the current codes adopted by the State of Washington and identified in BMC Chapter 15 section 15.04.010. These forms can be filled out online or printed and filled out by hand.

Demolition Permit Application

Please complete all 3 forms:

• Demolition Permit Application (Fillable Form) (PDF) - Return to City
• North West Clean Air Asbestos Demolition Application
• Whatcom County Health Department (Fillable Form) (PDF) - Return to City
• Asbestos Contractors (PDF)

Mechanical Permit Application

• Mechanical Permit (Fillable Form) (PDF)

Plumbing Permit Application

• Plumbing Permit Application (Fillable Form) (PDF)

Single Family Residence

• Single-Family Residential Building Permit Submittal Checklist (Fillable Form)(PDF)
• Application (Fillable Form) (PDF)
• Complete Single Family Residence Packet (Fillable Form) (PDF)
• Utility Request (Fillable Form) (PDF)
• City Standards for Residential Storm-Water Plan

Owner Consent Form

Owner Consent Form (PDF)

Occupancy Requirements Completion Form

Occupancy Requirements Completion Form (PDF)

Commercial and Multi-Family Permits

The applicable construction codes are the current codes adopted by the State of Washington and identified in BMC Chapter 15 section 15.04.010. These forms can be filled out online or printed and filled out by hand.

• Commercial/Multi-Family Permit Application (Fillable Form) (PDF)
• Mechanical Permit Application (Fillable Form) (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Application (Fillable Form) (PDF)

Request a New or Modified Address

A new or modified address will be assigned.  Public Works will send out all proposed and official addresses to local addressing officials. For more information contact our Public Works Department: 360-332-8820.

Fill out and email to the Public Works Department.  

• Request an Address Form