Homeowners

Quick links to information of special interest to homeowners:

• Check jurisdiction and zoning
  - Is your property in unincorporated King County or is it inside city limits?
• FAQ
  • FAQ specific to property (zoning, setbacks, subdividing, permitted uses)
• Getting started with the permit process
  • Pre-applications
  • Critical Areas Designation
  • Preferred Consultants
• Septic systems and Health Department review
• Information Bulletins
• Permit fees
  • Residential Building Permits: Fees and Cost Factors (PDF, 104KB)
• Building records requests
• Report a property violation

Tips

Visit DDES for walk-in technical support.

Call 206-296-6600 for DDES customer service.

Related topics

• Working with contractors bulletin (PDF, 115KB)
• WA State contractor info & registration look-up (external links)
• WA State professional license search (external link)