County Building Permits

Kittitas County Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Kittitas County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Washington Updated March 2026

Important: Kittitas County CDS is the building permit authority for most jurisdictions in this county, including unincorporated areas and the cities of Cle Elum, Roslyn, and South Cle Elum. Ellensburg maintains its own independent Building Division. Select your jurisdiction below.

Kittitas County Jurisdictions

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Ellensburg Permit guide → Cle Elum Permit guide → Roslyn Permit guide → South Cle Elum Permit guide → Unincorporated Kittitas County Permit guide →

Kittitas County at a Glance

Primary permit authority
Kittitas County Community Development Services (CDS)
CDS Main Phone
(509) 962-7506
Inspection Request Line
(509) 962-7694
Building Codes Adopted
2021 International Codes with WA amendments (effective March 15, 2024)
Electrical Permits
Washington State L&I (statewide authority)
Contractor Registration
Verify with WA L&I

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Washington Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's registration → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.