City Building Permits

West Richland, WA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in West Richland, Washington. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Washington Benton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of West Richland.

Department
Community Development Department - Building Department
Address
3100 Belmont Blvd, West Richland, WA 99353
Phone
509-967-5902
Website
https://www.westrichland.org

Online Permit Portal

Open West Richland Form Center

Platform: Form Center (In-person and mail submission) • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Schedule a pre-application conference (required for all projects requiring City Permit Application except single-family dwellings and duplexes). Held every Thursday afternoon with Technical Review Committee.
  2. Prepare pre-application package including preliminary site plan, floor plan, and written narrative.
  3. Submit completed building permit application, submittal checklist, and two or more sets of construction documents.
  4. Pay plan review fees (due at time of submittal).
  5. Building Department and planning staff conduct plan review.
  6. Pay remaining permit fees and obtain permit issuance after all approvals.

Typical processing time: Residential and commercial review time varies; contact Building Department for specifics.

Source: Community Development Department - Building Department

General Requirements

A building permit is required for most construction within the City of West Richland.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Submittal checklist
  • Construction documents (2+ sets)
  • Site plan
  • Plans stamped by Washington-licensed professional (where required)
Building code
2021 IBC/IRC with West Richland amendments
Contractor requirements
Valid West Richland business license required. Valid Washington State L&I contractor registration required (RCW Chapter 18.27).

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$25.85
Plan check fee
60% of building permit fee (due at submittal for both residential and commercial). Additional plan review for changes: $85/hour (minimum 1/2 hour). Outside consultants: cost of service + 15% administrative fee.
Permit fee formula
Based on Table 1-A valuation: $1-$500: $25.85; $501-$2,000: $25.85 + $3.35 per additional $100; $2,001-$25,000: $76.10 + $15.40 per additional $1,000; $25,001-$50,000: $430.30 + $11.11 per additional $1,000; $50,001-$100,000: $708.05 + $7.70 per additional $1,000; $100,001-$500,000: $1,093.05 + $6.15 per additional $1,000; $500,001-$1,000,000: $3,553.05 + $5.25 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001+: $6,178.05 + $3.50 per additional $1,000
Reinspection fee
$100 per inspection
Payment note
Technology Surcharge: 2% of permit fee (minimum $2). Inspections Outside Normal Hours: $130/hour (minimum 1 hour). Stop Work Order: Double building permit and plan review fee. Manufactured/Mobile Home: $600. Residential Re-Roof: $150. Swimming Pool (5,000+ gallons or 24"+depth): Based on project value. Commercial Mechanical Permit: $100. Commercial Plumbing Permit: $100. Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Permit: Based on Table 1-A valuation + 60% plan review. Residential Impact Fees: Single Family $3,195 (2025)/$3,285 (2026); Multi-Family $2,575 (2025)/$2,650 (2026). Grading Permits: 49 cu yards or less $23.50; 50-100 cu yards $37.00; 101-1,000 cu yards $37.00 + $17.50 per additional 100; 1,001-10,000 cu yards $194.50 + $14.50 per additional 1,000; 10,001-100,000 cu yards $325.00 + $66.00 per additional 10,000.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached residential accessory structures (sheds, playhouses) up to 200 sq ft
  • Fences not over 7 feet high (zoning review still required)
  • Decks not more than 30 inches above grade
  • Oil derricks
  • Retaining walls not over 4 feet high (unless supporting surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids)
  • Water tanks on grade (capacity not exceeding 5,000 gallons; height-to-diameter ratio not exceeding 2:1)
  • Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade
  • Decks not attached to dwelling and not serving required exit door

Important: Annual permits not issued in West Richland.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 509-967-5902 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Per permit instructions
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, during business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections: Foundation, framing, MEP rough, insulation, drywall, final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development Department - Building Department before applying.

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