Construction & Inspections

Edmonds Development Permitting During the COVID-19 Emergency

City Hall continues to be CLOSED for general public access. City Staff are available via email and phone for permitting activities.

BUILDING AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS: Apply for Building Permits and Land Use applications online at: Welcome to MBP | MBP (mybuildingpermit.com)

INSPECTIONS: Schedule your inspection online at: Inspection Scheduling (mybuildingpermit.com)

ENGINEERING PERMITS: Right-of-Way, Side Sewer and Streatery Permits are NOT on My Building Permit yet. Please email your application and applicable documents to engineeringpermits@edmondswa.gov

FOR GENERAL INQUIRES: Please contact the Development Services Department at devserv.admin@edmondswa.gov

IMPORTANT COVID-19 NOTICE:

  • March 23, 2020 - Governor Inslee issued his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy Proclamation" (20-25) which halted most construction except for essential activities and preventing or repairing damage.
  • June 5, 2020 - Snohomish County was approved to enter Phase 2, effectively allowing all permitted construction projects to operate, with the only added requirement being the implementation of a COVID-19 safety plan. See link below.

TEMPORARY TENTS AND CANOPIES

REQUESTING AN INSPECTION:

  1. Please schedule inspections directly through MyBuildingPermit.com
  2. Inspection related questions can be emailed to devserv.admin@edmondswa.gov or you may call 425-771-0220. When leaving messages, please provide your phone number and email address.

CONSTRUCTION HOURS: Sound or noise originating from construction sites as a result of construction activity is exempt from noise limits during the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays. Construction activity noise on Sunday and Federal Holidays is limited to 55 decibels.

- Report all sound or noise violations to 911.

ADDITIONAL INSPECTION INFORMATION:

  • Requests to be made a 24 hours prior to the date needed. Projects may need inspections from multiple departments including, Building, Planning, Engineering and Fire.
  • Inspections are performed Monday - Friday, unless otherwise stated at the Development Services Department
  • Inspections are typically performed between the hours of 8am-3:30pm. When requesting an inspection, please include your preference of AM or PM.
  • Requests for final engineering inspections require 48hrs notice.
  • For FINAL project inspectins, Engineering inspections (when required by permit) must be schedule in advance of the Building final inspection.

REMINDERS:

  • Approved plans and inspection card shall be on site and available to the inspector at all times.
  • Utility installations shall not be backfilled until approved by the inspector.
  • Concrete pours shall not commence until forms have been approved by the inspector.
  • Temporary erosion and sedimentation control is the responsibility of the contractor/owner and shall be maintained throughout the project.
  • Traffic control shall be provided to MUTCD standards and per approved plans.

Permitting Contacts

Development Services Department
121 5th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020

Phone: 425-771.0220
Fax: 425.771.0221

Hours:
M, T, Th, F: 8am to 4:30pm
Wed 8:30am to Noon
The switchboard is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 425.771.0220

Contacts:

Building Division
Planning Division
Engineering Development Staff
Code Enforcement

Building & Code News

Temporary Tents and Canopies

Temporary Tents and Canopies can now be applied for online at mybuildingpermit.com. Here is the link to specific submittal information: Submittal Information

Streateries Information

Information on Streateries can be found here, including guidance on the rules governing them and how to obtain City approval.

Building Codes Updated

The 2018 International Building Codes have been adopted by the City of Edmonds and are effective as of February 1, 2021.

COVID-19 Permitting

COVID-19 Emergency measures are now in effect!

2021 Development Fees

The new Edmonds development fee schedule is available here - effective January 1, 2021.