Building
Apply online
All building permits are now available for application in Clark County’s Land Management System, CC LMS. You can now register, apply for, and track a building permit online via the public portal from the comfort of your office or home!
Key points to remember:
- Anyone with an online account can apply for a permit
- Complete this simple registration to create an account
- Refer to the Tidemark to LMS Crosswalk to determine the new permit type
- View or download a How-To Guide
- Quick Permits: Apply and pay online, print from your browser
* A standard convenience fee will apply to online payments
Apply in person
Building permits: Online applications for building permits are preferred. Before visiting the Permit Center, please register for your online account and fill in as much information about your permit as possible. Check out our CC LMS page for Login, Training, and FAQs.
Only one application may be submitted at a time.
Customers are encouraged to make appointments with staff to ensure faster service. Make an appointment by phone (360) 397-2375 ext. 4807 or email permitservicesappt@clark.wa.gov.
Check current wait times prior to your visit.
Check acceptance
Beginning January 1, 2018, the Permit Center will no longer accept checks in excess of the amount due at submittal. Additionally, the Permit Center has a no-refund policy for amounts less than $200 that will be followed more rigorously.
With the recent release of all building and fire permits online, Clark County has noticed an uptick in customers coming to the Permit Center with checks written for the wrong amounts. There are three reasons for errors:
- Using the Fee Estimate report as the basis for determining fees
- Entering incorrect information during the application process
- Writing checks for the entire fees due when only application fees are due at submittal
This presents significant challenges for staff, presents customers with an extended refund wait time (six weeks minimum), and is very expensive for the county to process.
We encourage customers to pay online at time of submittal or complete their check once the application has been processed.
LEAN Processing
Find out if your New Home Construction permit is eligible for faster LEAN processing.
Van Mall North Annexation
If your project is within the Van Mall North Annexation Area, apply at the city of Vancouver.
All forms are PDF files unless noted otherwise.
Commercial Construction
| Form | Revised date |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Buildings | 05/01/12 |
| Commercial Building Permit Application - Permit Extension |
08/13/10 05/25/11 |
| Code Summary Requirements and Worksheet for New Construction | 05/12/17 |
| Commercial Permit Categories - Business Name Change Only Affidavit |
09/01/17 03/29/13 |
| Commercial Submittal Checklist - Deferred Submittals |
09/01/17 05/26/17 |
| Demolition | 07/11/16 |
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Energy Code requirements - these forms are available through the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council |
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| Fabricator Approval | 10/01/08 |
| Re-roofing | 03/19/18 |
| Re-siding | 03/19/18 |
| Signs | 10/03/16 |
| Special Inspections and Testing | 08/17/17 |
| Structural design criteria - commercial | 12/06/17 |
| Swimming Pool Requirements - Swimming Pool and Spa Barrier Requirements |
02/22/18 12/15/17 |
| Tenant improvements - Information - Checklist See also Commercial Permit Categories |
06/01/11 06/01/11 |
| Window Replacement | 03/19/18 |
Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
| Form | Revised date |
|---|---|
| HVAC System Guidelines | 10/04/17 |
| Mechanical Permit- heating and cooling | 04/24/17 |
| Plumbing Permit | 10/03/16 |
Trade Permits
| Form | Revised date |
|---|---|
| Mechanical (LTD) | 09/20/16 |
| Roofing, Siding, and Window Replacement (RSW) | 01/04/18 |
Manufactured and Mobile Homes
| Form | Revised date |
|---|---|
| Frequently Asked Questions | 02/21/13 |
| Manufactured Home Storage | 02/16/12 |
| Mobile Home Submittal Packet | 11/07/17 |
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Mobile Home Hardship Submittal Packet |
11/07/17 |
| Mobile Home Park Submittal Packet | 11/07/17 |
| Removal of Temporary Dwelling Affidavit | 10/10/16 |
| Road Approach | 02/16/12 |
| Sewer Waiver | 03/02/16 |
| Title Elimination | 05/18/15 |
| Typical Inspections | 03/18/15 |
Residential Construction
| Form | Revised date |
|---|---|
| Adult Family Home | 08/08/17 |
| Agricultural Buildings | 05/01/12 |
|
Application and Submittal Checklists Find out if your New Home Construction permit is eligible for faster LEAN processing. Master Plan Program for production builders |
11/02/17 05/25/11 07/01/13 02/22/16 |
| Construction Guide | 09/28/17 |
| Demolition | 07/11/16 |
|
Energy Code requirements - These required forms are available through the WSU Energy Program |
12/14/17
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Energy efficiency - these forms and publications are available through the WSU Energy Program Whole house ventilation |
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| Impact Fees - Impact Fees for single-family residential construction - Deferred impact fees - Deferred impact fee agreement and covenant |
2/5/18 |
| Garden Sheds | 05/06/15 |
| Gazebos | 05/06/15 |
| Manufactured Home Storage | 02/16/12 |
| Plan Review General Requirements | 09/29/17 |
| Play Structures | 09/27/11 |
| Re-roofing | 03/19/18 |
| Re-siding | 03/19/18 |
| Road Approach | 02/16/12 |
| Roof-mounted residential solar photovoltaic systems | 09/13/17 |
| Sewer Waiver | 03/02/16 |
| Structural Design Information | 09/28/17 |
| Swimming Pool Requirements - Swimming Pool and Spa Barrier Requirements |
02/22/18 12/15/17 |
| Typical Inspections | 02/26/14 |
| Wildland Urban Interface/Intermix Area (WUII) | 05/17/17 |
| Window Replacement | 03/19/18 |
| Woodstove | 07/01/13 |