Residential Building Permits

When Permits are Required

Permits are required for any of the following residential projects:

• New residential buildings or additions:
  • New single-family homes
  • New duplexes
  • New garages/pole buildings
  • New decks, pools, spas, or fences:
    • View Residential Pool, Hot Tub, or Spa Standards (PDF)
    • View Residential Fencing Standards (PDF)
• Residential additions - any square footage added to an existing residential home, duplex, or accessory structure
• Residential remodels - any interior alterations to a home, duplex, or accessory structure 

Other Information

• Site Plans
  • Example of a site plan for a new residence, residential addition or remodel (PDF)
  • Example of a site plan here for a new accessory structure (PDF)
  • Draw your own site plan (PDF)
• Construction Plans (If proposed construction is a Pole Building, engineered drawings are required per {RCW 18.08.410} and one set must have an original signature and stamp.)
• Copy of the Sewer Permit - Sewer permits are issued through the Spokane County Utility Department.

Permit Forms

Please use the Online Permit Portal to complete applications for the permits below. If you do NOT wish to use the online portal, permit application forms (PDFs) can be accessed below:

• Residential Permit Application (PDF)
• Mechanical  Permit Application (PDF)
• Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)

Fee payment

Identify fees that need to be paid when application is submitted; view current permit fees (PDF). Payments can be made by credit card or check. There is a 2.5% credit card/online convenience fee. Fees must be paid prior to application being processed.

Mail or walk the application and fees to the:
Spokane Valley City Hall
10210 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206.

Email materials to the Permit Center and call 509-720-5240 regarding fee payment.