Utility use permit application procedures

A Utility Use Permit for public and private utilities is a permit for the use of County property in which King County has an ownership interest.

The Utility Use Permit is submitted in the form of a letter. There may be fees required for the processing, administration, land use, inspection, and plan review associated with the permit request.

Additionally, there may be a requirement to make King County an additional insured on your insurance policy and bonding requirement to reduce King County exposure to liability and damage.

The content of the letter should include the following information:

• Applicant's name, address and phone number
• The proposed purpose
• Provide plans depicting the location of the proposed use
• The proposed method of installation, construction and maintenance
• Define all required permits necessary to perform the work or installation
• Proposed duration of use
• The total cost associated with the use proposed

Mail your letter of application to:

Real Estate Services Section
500 Fourth Ave., Suite 830
Mailstop ADM-ES-0830
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-7456
Fax 206-296-0196