Woodland, WA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Woodland (spans both Cowlitz and Clark counties under unified municipal code).

Department

City of Woodland Community Development Department - Building Division

Address

100 Davidson Avenue, Woodland, WA 98674

Website

https://www.ci.woodland.wa.us/building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Sign up for a CloudPermit account and access the online portal.
2. Complete the online permit application form for your project type.
3. Prepare and upload required documentation: site plan, construction plans and specifications, proof of contractor registration with Washington State L&I.
4. For structures over 4,000 sq ft, submit Environmental Checklist.
5. Pay plan review fee at time of submittal (65% of building permit fee).
6. Submit application through CloudPermit system.
7. Development projects must go through site plan review (WMC 19.10). Site plan and engineering plans must be approved before utility extension.
8. Pre-construction meeting required 48 hours before work begins.
9. Pay remaining permit fees upon approval.
10. Upon completion, submit as-built drawings in AutoCAD .dwg format.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity. Contact Building Division for current timeframes.

Source: City of Woodland Community Development Department - Building Division

General Requirements

Building permits are required for all construction, alterations, and demolition within the City of Woodland.

Required Documents

• Completed online permit application
• Site plan (for structures over 4,000 sq ft, Environmental Checklist required)
• Construction plans and specifications
• Proof of contractor registration with Washington State L&I
• As-built drawings in AutoCAD .dwg format upon completion

Permit validity

Contact City for permit validity period.

Building code

International Building Code (IBC) with Washington amendments; International Residential Code (IRC); International Mechanical Code (IMC); Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC); Washington State Energy Code

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be registered with Washington State L&I and comply with City of Woodland requirements.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$27.03

Plan check fee

65% of building permit fee (paid at time of permit submittal)

Permit fee formula

Graduated valuation-based fee schedule. Examples: $1-$500 = $27.03; $501-$2,000 = $27.03 for first $500 + $3.51 per additional $100; $2,001-$25,000 = $79.64 for first $2,000 + $16.10 per additional $1,000; continuing through $1,000,001+ = $6,450.06 for first $1,000,000 + $4.20 per additional $1,000

Reinspection fee

$66 for plumbing; actual cost for mechanical and building

Payment note

Contact City for payment methods. Impact fees: Single Family $5,900/unit; Multi-Family $5,900/unit; Accessory Dwelling Units $2,000/unit. Miscellaneous fees: Flood Development Permit $100; Fence (3'+) $55; Building Demolition $55; Residential Re-roof $55; Commercial Re-roof $100; Solid Fuel Burning Appliance $55; Commercial Coach Placement $250; Manufactured Home Installation (plan review without garage) $300; (with garage) $150. Plumbing: Permit issuance $40; Per fixture $10; Building sewer $19; Water heater $10; Backflow devices $15-$25. Mechanical: Permit issuance $35; Furnace installation $25-$30; Appliance vents $15; Repairs/alterations $25; Boilers $55-$75+. Sign: Window $75; Wall $100; Roof/projection $125; Free-standing $145; Monument $75.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Woodland Community Development Department - Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CloudPermit System (online)

Scheduling deadline

48-hour notice required for pre-construction meeting before work begins

Typical inspection sequence: Inspections required at various construction phases. Pre-construction meeting required 48 hours before work begins. Final inspection required for Certificate of Occupancy.

Additional Resources

• Building code: International Building Code (IBC) with Washington amendments; International Residential Code (IRC); International Mechanical Code (IMC); Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC); Washington State Energy Code
• Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
• Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 19.10 (Site Plan Review)
• Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue
• License lookup guide: Washington Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Washington Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Washington hub: Washington Contractor License & Permit Hub

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