City Building Permits

Battle Ground, WA Building Permit Guide

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

Washington Clark County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Battle Ground.

Department
City of Battle Ground Community Development Department - Building Division
Address
City Hall, 109 SW 1st Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604
Phone
360-342-5040
Website
https://www.cityofbg.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal

Platform: CSS Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Submit permit application through CSS portal.
  2. Plan review by ICC certified code professionals.
  3. Permit issuance upon approval and fee payment.
  4. Schedule inspections through CSS portal (24/7 access).
  5. Final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy.

Source: City of Battle Ground Community Development Department - Building Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction work within the City of Battle Ground.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Site plan review (may be required before building permit)
  • All permits must be secured before construction begins
Building code
2021 Washington State Building Code, 2021 Washington State Residential Code, 2021 Washington State Fire Code, 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 Washington State Mechanical Code, 2021 Washington State Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Washington State Existing Building Code, 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Washington State Energy Code. Design criteria: Frost depth 12 inches minimum; Snow load 25 pounds (live load); Wind speed per IBC 2021 (135 mph ultimate per ASCE 7-16); Seismic Zone D-1; Exposure B.
Contractor requirements
Battle Ground Business License or Endorsement required. Impact and permit fees paid prior to issuance.

Fees

Plan check fee
65% of permit fee
Permit fee formula
Based on project valuation
Reinspection fee
Additional charges for revisions, re-inspections
Payment note
Impact fees due prior to Certificate of Occupancy

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Siding replacement (building permit NOT required; other exemptions follow adopted IBC/IRC codes)

Important: Follow adopted IBC/IRC codes for exemptions.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Must request by midnight for next-day inspection; no phone calls accepted
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (excluding holidays)
Time windows
Specific time frames not guaranteed due to volume

Typical inspection sequence: Do not schedule final inspection until electrical is signed off by L&I. Create account and be added to permit to schedule inspections.

Additional Resources

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

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