General Residential Permit

A completed application and site plans are required for most permits and can be uploaded at the end of the survey.

If the owner of the property is an LLC or Trust, documentation supporting relationship to property is to be included.

Building/Floor Plans are required for all Remodel permits.

The following work DOES REQUIRE an answer to question number 8 and WILL REQUIRE a Site Plan to be uploaded. Failure to answer the mandatory questions or upload the plans may delay the permitting process.

All Additions and Remodels
All Carports/Garages
Fences

A Permit Technician will review the application and supporting documents to determine which permits will be required and will contact the applicant for any further information.

***IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PERMIT (not an addition or remodel), PLEASE USE https://aca.spokanepermits.org/CitizenAccess/Login.aspx

LOGIN OR CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
GO TO THE BUILDING MODULE
APPLY FOR PERMIT
ACCEPT THE GENERAL DISCLAIMER
SELECT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING NEW

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* 1. Applicant Contact Info

Name *

Company *

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 2. Applicant Type (please select one)

Owner

General Contractor

Electrical Contractor

Plumbing Contractor

Gas/Mechanical/HVAC Contractor

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If you are a licensed contractor performing this work, please enter your license number.

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* 4. Site Address (the address where the work will be performed)

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

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* 5. Type of Work (please select all that apply)

New

Remodel

Addition (increase of footprint of existing structure or replacing attached decks)

2nd Story Addition

Attached Carport/Garage

Detached Carport/Garage

Fence (new and replacement)

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

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* 6. Value of Project (please select one and enter the dollar amount)

Contractor Bid $

Material Cost Estimate $

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* 7. Description of Scope of Work (Note: Electrical scope should include items such as new/altered service, subpanel(s) and circuits; Plumbing scope should include fixtures to be replaced or installed; Mechanical scope should include fixtures.)

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* 8. Permitting Requirements, Exemptions, and Guidelines (please read each item and check the box next to it to certify that you have read and understand the requirement, exemption, or guideline.)

IRC R105.1 Work requiring permit: Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

R105.2 Work exempt from permit:
a) One-story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2)
b) Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
c) Concrete flat work within property lines.
d) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finished work
e) Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.
f) Swings and other playground equipment.
g) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
h) Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4 of the IRC.

Accessory Structures less than 200 square feet (18.58 m2) do not require a permit and must conform to set back code and regulation.

The owner may act as both owner and builder and sub out to licensed contractors for carpentry, plumbing and non-gas mechanical work unless work is to be performed with intent to sell.

Electrical work done by others must have permit issued to the Electrical Contractor completing the job.

Gas Mechanical work is only to be done by a licensed HVAC Contractor, or owner possessing a current Gas Mechanical 1 or 2 license issued by the City of Spokane.

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* 9. Site Plan Checklist for General Residential Permit (please ensure that you have included all of these items on your site plans by checking the box next to each.) Site Plans are not needed for Remodels, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing work.

Lot and building setback dimensions

Location and dimensions of easements and driveway

Footprint of proposed and existing structures (including decks)

Dimension distances between structures and property

North arrow

Scale ratio

Length of each fence section

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Site Plans are not needed for Remodels, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing permits.

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* 10. Please upload the Site Plans, if applicable. Site Plans are not needed for Remodels, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing permits.

File size limit is 16 MB. Only PDF and JPG/JPEG file types will be accepted.

PDF, JPG, JPEG file types only.

Choose File

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* 11. Please upload the Building/Floor Plans, if applicable. Building/Floor Plans are not needed for Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing permits.

File size limit is 16 MB. Only PDF and JPG/JPEG file types will be accepted.

PDF, JPG, JPEG file types only.

Choose File

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* 12. Please upload the Relationship to Property documentation, if applicable. This is required if the owner of the property is an LLC or Trust.

File size limit is 16 MB. Only PDF and JPG/JPEG file types will be accepted.

PDF, JPG, JPEG file types only.

Choose File

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* 13. Oath of Application: By entering my name in this box, I CERTIFY UNDER OATH that I have read and understand all requirements identified on this application; that the application and all requirements for this application have been completed; and that all information supplied is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Your Full Name