Building

Counter Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Welcome to the Building Department information page. This page contains information about most permits and applications required by the Building Department. We hope the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs section associated with the various permit applications and forms will give you an overview of the process related to the particular form. We are confidant the information contained here and on associated pages will give you some preliminary information to understanding the various permit processes we have and the required forms.

It is possible to obtain some single-family permits on line at mybuildingpermit.com, including mechanical, plumbing, and re-roof permits. To obtain an electrical permit you must contact the Department of Labor and Industries at 425-990-1400.

Staff from the Building, Planning and Community Development, and Public Works Departments are available to assist you with specific questions about your permit applications and projects; however, it is necessary to call for an appointment for submittal of:

• Two or more New Single-Family Building Permit Applications
• Preliminary Long Plat Applications
• Preliminary Short Plat Applications
• Commercial Site Development Permit Applications
• Modification of Sensitive Area Requirements
• Reasonable Use Exception
• Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Applications
• Variances
• All Type 2, 3, or 4 Land Use Decisions

City Hall offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Building Department and Planning Department counter hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

The Permit Applications and Checklists page lists the permit application forms (available to print out) to help you to begin to plan to apply for the permit you are seeking. All applications must be submitted in person at Kenmore City Hall. There are fees associated with most development permits, either calculated or a flat rate. Staff will calculate those fees at the time of submittal.

The purpose of this page is to provide you with some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) staff often encounter when someone is applying for a permit in the City of Kenmore. The City of Kenmore processes the majority of permits related to site development, building construction and zoning code compliance. Please read through the FAQs. To view and print out permit information and applications, please click below.

Building Checklists and Applications

Planning Division Forms