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:
- 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
- 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:
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.