City Building Permits
Pasco, WA Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Pasco, Washington. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Pasco.
- Department
- Community and Economic Development Department, Building Division
- Address
- 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
- Phone
- 509-543-5726
- permittech@pasco-wa.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: eTRAKiT • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- For complex projects, contact the Building Division at 509-543-5726 to discuss project specifics before submission.
- Prepare all application documents in PDF format, including site plan, construction plans, and energy code compliance documentation.
- Submit applications by email to permittech@pasco-wa.gov with the project site address as the subject line. Files over 30 MB can be submitted via pascofileshare.com/filedrop/permittech@pasco-wa.gov.
- Building Division staff reviews documents for completeness and routes plan review to applicable departments.
- Residential plan review target: 5-7 business days. Commercial plan review target: 20-30 business days.
- Pay permit fees at permit issuance (not at submittal). Permit and approved plans must be on the job site during all construction.
- For inspections, schedule online through eTRAKiT (https://egov-pasco.com/eTRAKit3/) or call 509-543-5726. Inspection requests submitted by midnight are guaranteed for the next business day.
Typical processing time: 5-7 business days for residential; 20-30 business days for commercial. Extensions required if work not complete within 180 days.
Source: Community and Economic Development Department, Building Division
General Requirements
A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Pasco. Permits are valid for 180 days; extension requests must be submitted before expiration.
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Site plan (showing AC pad location, finished floor elevation, drainage flow arrows, easements, building shape and location, setbacks, sidewalk and driveway with dimensions)
- Full construction plans (floor plan with rooms labeled, building elevations, foundation plan, cross-sections, braced wall panel locations, truss layout and reactions, stairway detail if applicable)
- Washington State Energy Code compliance documentation
- Contractor information and Washington State L&I registration number
- Permit validity
- 180 days from issuance. Extension requests must be submitted before expiration.
- Building code
- 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Washington State amendments (effective March 15, 2024)
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold a valid Washington State L&I contractor registration (RCW Chapter 18.27) and a City of Pasco business license. All electrical work goes through Washington State L&I regardless of local permit status.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50.00
- Plan check fee
- 65% of building permit fee for projects over $10,000; flat $50.00 for new single-family residences (R-3 dwellings)
- Permit fee formula
- Graduated schedule based on project valuation. Projects $1-$10,000 are $50.00; rates increase for higher valuations. See current fee schedule for complete table.
- Reinspection fee
- Contact Building Division
- Payment note
- Fees collected at permit issuance, not at submittal. Annual fee increase: 3.25% on January 1st each year (PMC 3.35.250).
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 1, 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- One-story detached sheds or playhouses: up to 200 sq ft (residential) or up to 120 sq ft (commercial)
- Sidewalks, driveways, and concrete/flatwork slabs less than 30 inches above ground
- Retaining walls under 4 feet tall (not supporting surcharge or impounding liquids)
- Fences under 7 feet tall
- Water tanks smaller than 5,000 gallons
- Window awnings projecting less than 54 inches from the structure
- Decks under 200 sq ft and less than 30 inches above ground
- Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
- Residential roofing replacement
- Residential siding replacement
Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. All electrical work requires Washington State L&I electrical permit regardless of building permit exemption status.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- eTRAKiT portal (online)
- 509-543-5726 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Inspection requests submitted in eTRAKiT by midnight are guaranteed for the next business day.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Typical residential sequence: foundation, framing, insulation, MEP rough-ins (plumbing and mechanical; electrical through L&I), drywall/sheathing, final.
Remote inspections may be available; contact Building Division to inquire.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with Washington State amendments (effective March 15, 2024)
- Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
- Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Residential/Home Improvement Permits
- Transportation Impact Fees
- License lookup guide: Washington Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Washington Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Washington hub: Washington Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community and Economic Development Department, Building Division before applying.
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