Residential building permits

Permits are required for any of the following residential projects:

• New residential buildings or additions
  • New single family homes
  • New duplexes
  • New garages/pole buildings
  • New decks, pools, spas or fences                                          
    
    • View Residential Pool, Hot Tub or Spa Standards
    • View Residential Fencing Standards
      
• Residential additions - any square footage added to an existing residential home, duplex or accessory structure
• Residential remodels - any interior alterations to a home, duplex or accessory structure 

Fee payment

• Identify fees that need to be paid when application is submitted; view current permit fees. Payments can be made by credit card or check. There is a 2.5% credit card/online convenience fee. Fees must be paid prior to application being processed.
• Mail or walk the application and fees into the Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.
• Email materials to permitcenter@spokanevalley.org and call 509-720-5240 regarding fee payment.

Permit forms

• Mechanical Application
• Plumbing Application
• Residential Permit
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• Site plan 
  • Find an example of a site plan here for a new residence, residential addition or remodel.
  • Find an example of a site plan here for a new accessory structure.
  • Draw your own site plan here.
• Construction Plans (If proposed construction is a Pole Building, engineered drawings are required per {RCW 18.08.410} and one set must have an original signature and stamp.)
• Copy of the Sewer Permit – Sewer permits are issued through the Spokane County Utility Department.