Engineering Construction Permits

During the implementation of Phase 2 Construction Restart, all permit applications will begin to be accepted at this time. Note: Permit processing times have increased. Please expect 4-6 weeks for permit applications to be processed. Inspections are consistently scheduled 2-3 days after request. Permit applications are listed below. Compliance to COVID-19 mandates has created longer processing times of 4-6 weeks for permits. Please email a Permit Specialist with all questions you may have: Permitspecialist@ci.mlt.wa.us. Submission of permits will be handled in the following manner:


City Website Portal	Mail/Drop-off*	Appointment Required with Permit Specialist
Single Family Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Roof Sewer Repair/New Window Replacement (Only) Permit	Building Permit Minor exterior work only to include roof overlay or re-roof Siding and/or windows Deck Permit Driveway Permit Fence Permit Fire Prevention Operational Permit Temporary Use Special Events Underground and Above Ground Fuel Tanks Shed Permit Solar Permit Utility and Communication Companies Violation/Investigation Wall/Rockery Permit Water Meter	Civil Commercial/Multi-family Building Fire Protection Systems Construction Application Fire Alarm Fire Sprinkler Land Use Low Voltage Electrical - Commercial New Construction or Addition Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical Plan Review Single Family Building Addition or Remodel Tenant Improvement

*The Development Permit intake box is located in the second floor lobby of the interior of the building, by the door to City Hall. A permit specialist will confirm receipt and invoice fees due in order to begin processing

Your project must have issued permits on-site, require workers to be six-feet apart, and have a developed exposure control, mitigation, and recovery plan. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will enforce requirements for contractors to comply with comprehensive COVID-19 exposure control, mitigation, recovery plans and safety practices.

Current engineering standards, guidelines, fee schedules, checklists and application forms are listed below. The Permit Contact Information Form is required with most applications. Please refer to the proper checklist to determine if it needs to be included with your submittal.

It is important to provide all required documentation, specified on the checklists and guidelines, with the complete permit application. The required fee(s) will be due at the time the permit application is submitted. Please consult the Permit FAQ’s to address questions you may have. If your question is not on our FAQs, please fill out the Ask a Permit Specialist Form.
- 425-744-6267 for Building, Fire and Engineering permits
- 425-744-6284 for Planning and Land Use approvals