City Building Permits

Camas, WA Building Permit Guide

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

Washington Clark County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Camas.

Department
City of Camas Community Development Department - Building Division
Address
616 NE Fourth Avenue, Camas, WA 98607
Phone
360-817-1568
Website
https://www.cityofcamas.us/com-dev

Online Permit Portal

Open Online Permitting

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Pre-application consultation (recommended).
  2. Submit application with required documents: completed building permit application, site plan, construction plans (drawn to scale), engineering calculations (stamped by WA licensed engineer), WA State Energy Code Compliance Form, erosion control plan.
  3. Pay plan review fee (65% of estimated permit fee).
  4. Plan review by Building Division.
  5. Permit issuance upon approval and payment.
  6. Schedule inspections.

Source: City of Camas Community Development Department - Building Division

General Requirements

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

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction plans (drawn to scale on substantial paper)
  • Engineering calculations (stamped by WA licensed engineer)
  • WA State Energy Code Compliance Form
  • Erosion control plan
Building code
2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Washington Amendments, 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Washington Amendments, 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with Washington Amendments, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Washington Amendments, 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Washington Amendments, 2021 Washington State Energy Code. Effective March 15, 2024.
Contractor requirements
Separate permits required: Building Permit (City of Camas), Plumbing Permit (City of Camas), Mechanical Permit (City of Camas), Electrical Permit (WA State L&I), Fire Sprinkler Permit (City of Camas), Fire Alarm Permit (City of Camas). Professional preparation required for buildings 4,000+ sq ft or 5+ residential units.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$36.00
Plan check fee
65% of Building Permit Fee
Permit fee formula
Tiered scale: $1-$500: $36.00; $501-$2,000: $36.00 + $5.00 per $100; $2,001-$25,000: $110.00 + $22.00 per $1,000; $25,001-$50,000: $603.00 + $15.00 per $1,000; $50,001-$100,000: $979.00 + $11.00 per $1,000; $100,001-$500,000: $1,544.00 + $9.00 per $1,000; $500,001-$1,000,000: $5,064.00 + $8.00 per $1,000; $1,000,001+: $8,835.00 + $6.00 per $1,000
Reinspection fee
$105.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)
Payment note
Impact Fees: School Impact Fee (Single Family): $6,432.62; School Impact Fee (Multi-Family): $3,753.39; School Impact Fee (ADU Internal): 25% of single family rate; School Impact Fee (ADU External): 35% of single family rate. Washington State Surcharge: Per RCW 19.27.85

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory buildings under 200 sq ft (no plumbing/electrical)

Important: Certain agricultural buildings and temporary structures (specific conditions apply) may be exempt. Contact Building Division to verify specific exemptions.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Inspection Line: 360-834-8860 (press 2) (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday during business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections: Foundation, Framing, Plumbing rough-in, Mechanical rough-in, Insulation, Drywall, Final inspection

Additional Resources

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

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