Building Permit Applications

All Building permits are now accepted online via our permit portal (SmartGov) and need to be submitted electronically. We no longer accept paper plans or applications.  See instructions for how to organize and save your permit documents for uploading.

We are in the process of updating our permit applications, thank you for your patience.

The "Combined Forms" packets are comprehensive and may include forms that will not be needed. For example, if there is no structure on the property that you wish to remove, you will not need to submit a Demolition Application. However, the Addressing Verification Form for E-911 purposes and the Right of Way Review Form for Public Works to verify sight distances are ALWAYS REQUIRED. 

Additionally, note that septic and water applications must be submitted directly to the Health Department, with the appropriate fee, at PO Box 607, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 AND a receipt of submission included with your building application. If you have questions regarding this, contact the Health Department at 360-378-4474.


CURRENT BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW TIMES:


Plan review time is about 15-20 weeks. Permit volumes and Furlough days for employees have affected turn around times for plan review, please be patient. Thank you for understanding.

OnlinePermitCenter

Click here for Pre-Application Assistance or visit our Critical Area Information page for guidance on critical areas.

Instructions and Information

  1. Important Notice to Applicants
  2. Pre-Application Form for Required Pre-App Meetings (Word Doc)
  3. Checklist for Construction in Eastsound
  4. Clearing and Grading Checklist
  1. Residential IRC application checklist (2022)
  2. Drawing A Site Plan Instructions - PDF
  3. Stormwater Project Level Flow Chart
  4. Structures Exempt From Building Permits

Combined Forms (several updated application packets will be updated shortly with new Building Codes. **Energy code form has been separated from the application. You may still be required to download and fill it out when submitting an application.**

  1. 2023 Standard permit application 2018 IRC-IBC FILLABLE FORM
  2. 2018 Alterations Remodel energy code Worksheet
  3. Commercial IBC application checklist (2022)
  4. Mechanical, Plumbing, Single Trade, & Demolition (2022) - PDF
  1. 2023 Owner Builder Application
  2. Owner Builder Exemption (2022) - PDF
  3. Revision Application (use this for Open, Active permits ONLY) - PDF
  4. WSEC Residential Packet (2018) - PDF

Individual Forms

  1. Addressing & E-911 Verification (2022) - PDF
  2. Agent Authorization Form
  3. Certificate of Compliance and impervious surface application - PDF
  4. Commercial IBC application checklist (2022)
  5. Epoxy Certificate
  6. High Efficacy Lighting Affidavit
  7. Impervious Surface Worksheet - PDF
  8. Plumbing Pressure Certification - PDF
  9. Plumbing Pressure Certification - Word Doc
  10. Pre-Application Form for Required Pre-App Meetings (Word Doc)
  11. Residential Pre-Application with Site Visit- PDF
  1. Residential Pre-Application with Site Visit- Word Doc
  2. Right of Way application (2022) - PDF
  3. Stormwater Management Certification for Utilities - PDF
  4. Stormwater Management Plan Application - PDF
  5. Title Elimination Form - PDF
  6. Transfer Ownership of a Permit - PDF
  7. Transfer Ownership of a Permit - Word Doc
  8. Underground Fuel Storage Tank - PDF
  9. WSEC Residential Packet (2018) - PDF
  10. Waiver from Geotechnical Report

Environmental Health Forms

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Website & Forms