Bucoda, WA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town Hall

Street address

101A East 7th Street, PO Box 10, Bucoda, WA 98530-0010

Phone

(360) 278-3525

Coverage

All properties within the Town of Bucoda.

Online portal

Town of Bucoda Website

Manual (In-Person or Mail)

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bucoda

Building permit required for construction within the Town of Bucoda.

Scope of work

Permit?

Contact Town Hall for exemption information

Exempt

Exempt Contact Town Hall for exemption information

Note: Exemption determinations made on case-by-case basis. Contact Town Hall.

Required documents

Building permit application
Required information per application form

Building code: Washington State Building Code

Source: Town Hall ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Varies; Town Hall has limited staff hours.

01

Download building permit application from website at https://bucoda.us/files.
02

Complete application with all required information.
03

Submit to Town Hall with applicable fees.
04

Town Hall hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12 PM-4 PM (subject to variation); call ahead.

Typical processing time: Varies; Town Hall has limited staff hours.

Source: Town Hall ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2026

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Fee schedule available at Town Hall. Contact for specific permit fees.

Online payment option available for some services. Contact Town Hall for specific permit fee information.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(360) 278-3525 (phone)

Inspection hours: Town Hall hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12 PM-4 PM (may vary). Call ahead.

Typical sequence: Limited inspection services due to small jurisdiction size. May contract with Thurston County or other agencies for inspections.

Source: Town Hall ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bucoda permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Bucoda, WA? ▸

Building permit required for construction within the Town of Bucoda.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Bucoda, WA? ▸

Building permit fees in Bucoda, WA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule available at Town Hall. Contact for specific permit fees..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bucoda, WA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Bucoda, WA, follow these steps: 1. Download building permit application from website at https://bucoda.us/files. 2. Complete application with all required information. 3. Submit to Town Hall with applicable fees. 4. Town Hall hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12 PM-4 PM (subject to variation); call ahead.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Bucoda, WA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Bucoda, WA typically run Varies; Town Hall has limited staff hours.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Bucoda, WA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Bucoda, WA. The following work is generally exempt: Contact Town Hall for exemption information. Note: Exemption determinations made on case-by-case basis. Contact Town Hall. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bucoda, WA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bucoda, WA via: (360) 278-3525.

last verified April 2026 source Town Hall ↗ entry id permits/washington/thurston/bucoda

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Bucoda

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