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1. How much do permits cost?

Please see the Developmental Costs page.

2. I need an inspection. What do I need to do?

Inspection requests are made through permits.bothellwa.gov. All requests will be logged and assigned to a City Inspector if the request is received by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  An inspector will respond to the site within 24 hours (subject to normal Monday through Friday business hours).

3. I need to visit the City of Bothell Permit Services Counter. Where is it and what are the hours?

The City’s Permit Services Counter is located at City Hall, 18415 101st Avenue Northeast. Permit Services hours are specifically from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. *Please note, that due to the Governor’s mandates City Hall is currently not open to the public*

4. What forms do I need for a Public Works permit?

Please view the Public Works permit page.

5. What forms do I need for a Residential Addition or Remodel?

Please see the Residential or Remodel Addition Permits page.

6. What forms do I need for a Residential Deck?

Please see the Residential or Remodel Addition Permits page.

7. What forms do I need for New Single Family Construction?

Please see the New Single Family Construction Permit page.

8. What inspections do I need?

Please see the Needed Inspections page.

9. When is a building, plumbing or mechanical permit necessary?

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the Bothell Municipal Code (BMC 20.02.195) or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the City of Bothell Building Official and obtain the required permit. Bothell Municipal Code webpage.

10. When is a permit not required?

Please see the No Permit Required page.

11. Where can I access the Bothell Municipal Code?

Access the Bothell Municipal Code webpage.