City Building Permits

Town of Hatton, WA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Hatton, Washington. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Washington Adams County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Town of Hatton (population under 100). Town administrative approval required before Adams County permit submission.

Department
Town of Hatton does not operate a standalone building department. Building permits are processed by the Adams County Building and Planning Department.
Address
Adams County Building and Planning Department, 449 E Cedar Blvd, Othello, WA 99344
Phone
(509) 488-9441
Website
https://www.co.adams.wa.gov/382/Building-Division

Online Permit Portal

Open Cloudpermit

Platform: Cloudpermit • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Application Process

  1. Contact Hatton Town Hall (or Adams County Building and Planning at 509-488-9441) to obtain town administrative approval before permit submission.
  2. Obtain the land parcel number from the Adams County Assessor's tax website or by calling (509) 488-9441.
  3. Secure pre-application approvals as applicable from Adams County Planning, Environmental Health, Fire Marshal, Public Works, WSDOT (if state highway access), and any other applicable departments.
  4. Prepare complete application package with all required documents.
  5. Submit online via Cloudpermit or in person at Adams County Building and Planning, 449 E Cedar Blvd, Othello, WA 99344.
  6. Await plan review; multi-department projects may take 3-4 weeks.
  7. Pay permit fees upon approval.
  8. Receive issued permit and permit packet; post permit on site.
  9. Schedule required inspections through Cloudpermit.
  10. Obtain final inspection approval and Certificate of Occupancy before occupancy.

Typical processing time: 3-4 weeks for plan review; varies by project complexity and number of departments involved.

Source: Town of Hatton does not operate a standalone building department. Building permits are processed by the Adams County Building and Planning Department.

General Requirements

All construction work generally requires a permit, including: new homes, mobile home moves, repairs and additions, plumbing, re-roofing, window replacement, wood/pellet stove installations, and gas inserts.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Site plan drawn to scale
  • Complete construction drawings (incomplete drawings may result in denial)
  • Energy code compliance forms — WSEC-R (residential) with Code Compliance Calculator (C3); WSEC-C (commercial)
  • Agent authorization form if submitting on behalf of property owner
  • Design criteria documentation
Building code
2021 Washington State Building Code (including the state Energy Code, effective March 15, 2024)
Owner-builder
Town administrative approval must be obtained before submitting a building permit application to Adams County.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must hold valid Washington State Department of Labor & Industries registration before commencing work.

Fees

Plan check fee
Assessed separately per Adams County fee schedule
Permit fee formula
Fees follow Adams County Master Fee Schedule based on construction valuation. Contact Adams County Building Division at (509) 488-9441 for current schedule.
Payment note
Fees established by Adams County Master Fee Schedule (2025-2026 Approved). Contact county at (509) 488-9441 or visit co.adams.wa.gov.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached residential accessory structures used as tool/storage sheds, up to 200 sq ft
  • Fences under 7 feet high (zoning review may still be required)
  • Decks not exceeding 30 inches above grade and not attached to the dwelling
  • Retaining walls under 4 feet high (not supporting surcharge or retaining liquids)
  • Sidewalks and driveways under 30 inches above grade
  • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinet installation, and similar finish work
  • Prefabricated above-ground pools under 24 inches deep and under 5,000 gallons
  • Playground equipment (swings, slides, etc.)
  • Window awnings on single-family residences with projection under 54 inches
  • Window replacement on single-family homes maintaining structural integrity

Important: Even permit-exempt work may be subject to zoning review. Call (509) 488-9441 to confirm specific exemptions for your project.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical residential inspection stages: footing/foundation, framing, rough plumbing, rough mechanical, insulation, and final. A Certificate of Occupancy is required before occupancy; county will not issue CO until approvals from all applicable departments and state/federal agencies are obtained.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Hatton does not operate a standalone building department. Building permits are processed by the Adams County Building and Planning Department. before applying.

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