§ WA Washington
County permits
Whatcom County
Whatcom County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Whatcom County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Whatcom County Planning and Development Services (PDS) - Building Services Division
- Online portal
- Whatcom County Online Permit Portal ↗
- Phone
- (360) 778-5900
- Address
- 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226-9097
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Whatcom County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Whatcom County, Washington. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.