Homeowners

Quick links to information of special interest to homeowners:

• Check jurisdiction and zoning 
• Is your property in unincorporated King County or is it inside city limits (external link)?
• FAQ 
  • FAQ specific to property (zoning, setbacks, subdividing, permitted uses)
• Getting started with the permit process 
  • Pre-applications 
  • Critical Areas Designation 
  • Preferred Consultants 
• Septic systems and Health Department review 
• Green building
• Information Bulletins 
• Permit fees 
  • Residential Building Permits: Fees and Cost Factors (PDF*, 104KB)
• Building records requests 
• Report a property violation 

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