FAQs • Enumclaw, WA • CivicEngage

When is a building permit required?: Visit our Building Permit Exemption page for a list of activities that do not require a building permit. If your activity is not listed, then a permit is required. Even if a building permit isn't required, structures must still meet zoning setback requirements and other permits (conditional use, grading or critical area permits) may also be necessary, so it is best to give us a call at 360-825-3593, or send an email.

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1. When is a building permit required?: Visit our Building Permit Exemption page for a list of activities that do not require a building permit. If your activity is not listed, then a permit is required. Even if a building permit isn't required, structures must still meet zoning setback requirements and other permits (conditional use, grading or critical area permits) may also be necessary, so it is best to give us a call at 360-825-3593, or send an email.

2. Why should I get a permit?: Whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor, building permit review and inspections help you protect the health and safety of your family, friends and customers who will use the constructed or altered structure. In addition, properly constructed and installed structures, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment will reduce your long term maintenance and repair costs. For more information please call us at 360-825-3593, or send an email.

Submit your permit application package to the City of Enumclaw Community Development Department by emailing permits@ci.enumclaw.wa.us. If your total submittal is over 25 MB, please contact the office at (360) 825-3593 for further instruction. If you need assistance finding the correct application or understanding the application/review process please contact our office.

The permit counter hours are from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday – Friday, the office is open to the public from 9 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, our office is located at 1309 Myrtle Avenue in Enumclaw.

For more information please give us a call at 360-825-3593, or send us an email at permits@ci.enumclaw.wa.us.

4. How do I schedule an inspection?

Inspections are offered Tuesday through Friday, you can request an AM or PM inspection, we are unable to guarantee an exact time that we will be there.

You can schedule your inspection online by *clicking here*, please be sure to have your permit number ready.

You can call our inspection voicemail line at (360) 615-5678, be prepared with the following in this order:

Permit Number

Site Address

Name of Inspection Requested

Date of Inspection Request

Contact Name

Contact Phone Number

Inspections must be called in by 3p.m to be scheduled for the following day. We do not return these calls, so please be prepared with all the required information.

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6. On a septic system?

You will need to contact Public Health-Seattle & King County Onsite Sewage Systems (OSS) to find if OSS review or a permit is required for your project.

Verification from OSS may be required with your building permit application.

Examples include: Additions to dwellings, detached buildings, and remodels that increase the number of bedrooms.

Visit OSS webpage: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/environmental-health/piping/onsite-sewage-systems.aspx.

Navigate to “Septic expert office hours” contact information and “Resources for Residents on Septic” – “Homeowners on a septic system”