Community Development

Permit Center closed to in-person services, effective March 18

In an abundance of caution due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, Community Development is closed to in-person services. 

The closure decision was made in consideration of the health of customers, employees and the community. 

We encourage our customers to use online services. Customers may contact staff by phone or email.   

Permit application submittal guidelines 

We are requesting all applicants to apply online prior to making their permit application appointment. 

Please do not upload documents for building or fire applications.

For new applications, revision submittal, or permit issuance, an appointment is required. Email us at permitservicesappt@clark.wa.gov to schedule your appointment. Important information will be emailed to you regarding your appointment. Please follow the directions in the email.

You will not be meeting with a staff member when submitting a new application or revisions. Separate appointments are required to apply for and to pick up your permit. 

Follow these guidelines:

• Building applications: application submittal (PDF), permit issuance (PDF)
• Land Use Review applications (PDF)
• Wetland/Habitat Review applications  (PDF)
• Development Engineering submittals (PDF)
• Phase 1 Construction Restart Addendum and Job Site Requirements (PDF) 

Contact us

For a more timely and accurate response, provide detailed information such as the permit number, address, and/or parcel number.

Community Development 564.397.2375, commdev@clark.wa.gov
Building Safety 564.397.4912, building@clark.wa.gov
Weatherization 564.397.4068, weatherizationprogram@clark.wa.gov
Development Engineering devengineer@clark.wa.gov
Land Use Review landuse@clark.wa.gov
Permit Center permitservices@clark.wa.gov 
Permit Center appointments permitservicesappt@clark.wa.gov
Wetland/Habitat Review 564.397.5855, wetlandhabitatreview@clark.wa.gov

Pet licenses: We no longer license pets through our Permit Center. Visit our pet licensing page for alternative ways to license your pets.