City of Ridgefield

A building permit is required for all construction work within the City of Ridgefield.

Note: Contact city for specific exemption list. Generally follows state-adopted code exemptions.

Building code

2021 Washington State Building Codes (adopted), International Building Code with WA amendments, International Residential Code with WA amendments

Contractor requirements

Simultaneous Development Permit Submittal: Applicants may submit for Land Use, Public Works/Engineering, and Building permits simultaneously. Public Works/Engineering and Building permits NOT issued until final Land Use permits issued. External consultant fees may be passed to applicant and must be paid in full prior to final approval.

1. 01
   Pre-application conference (optional but recommended).
2. 02
   Submit application through SmartGov portal.
3. 03
   Pay fees at time of application.
4. 04
   Plan review (Building and other departments as needed).
5. 05
   Permit issuance upon approval.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections.

Source: City of Ridgefield Community Development Department ↗

Impact Fees (due at building permit issuance): School Impact Fees (varies by district), Traffic Impact Fees (per dwelling unit or per average daily trip for commercial), Park Impact Fees (per dwelling unit), Water System Development Charges (based on meter size). Inspection Fees: Base cost per hour $55.00; Outside normal hours $85.00 per hour (4-hour minimum).

• SmartGov portal (online)
• Call Building Department (phone)

Typical sequence: Inspection types: Foundation/Early Start (special agreement may be required), Framing, Plumbing, Mechanical, Final inspection. External consultant fees for plan checking/inspections passed to applicant.