County Building Permits

Adams County Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Adams County and all incorporated cities and towns. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Washington Updated March 2026

Important: Adams County processes building permits for properties in unincorporated areas of the county, as well as the Towns of Lind, Hatton, and Washtucna (which do not operate standalone building departments). The Cities of Ritzville and Othello operate independent permit authorities. Select your jurisdiction below to find the correct permit authority for your property.

Unincorporated Adams County

Permit authority
Adams County Building and Planning — Building Division
Online portal
Cloudpermit
Phone
(509) 488-9441
Address
449 E Cedar Blvd, Othello, WA 99344
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Jurisdictions in Adams County

Select your city or town for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Ritzville Permit guide → Othello Permit guide → Lind Permit guide → Hatton Permit guide → Washtucna Permit guide → Unincorporated Adams County Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Washington Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's L&I registration → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.