City Building Permits

Roslyn, WA Building Permit Guide

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

Washington Kittitas County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Roslyn. Building inspection services provided by Kittitas County CDS under interlocal agreement.

Department: Planning/Building Department
Address: 201 S. 1st Street, Roslyn, WA 98941
Phone: (509) 649-3105
Email: planner@ci.roslyn.wa.us
Website: https://www.ci.roslyn.wa.us/departments/planning-building.php

Online Permit Portal

Open ZipFlow Permit Portal

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine permit type and confirm requirements with Planning/Building at (509) 649-3105.
If property is within Roslyn National Historic District, contact Michelle Geiger at planner@ci.roslyn.wa.us before submitting for design review information.
Prepare construction documents meeting minimum plan requirements (site plan, floor plans, foundation plans, roof framing, elevations, cross sections).
Initiate application through ZipFlow portal at https://app.zipflow.com/jurisdiction_10955/inquiry.
For historic district properties: applications received by the 10th of the month are placed on current month's design review agenda (up to 60-day process).
Submit construction documents to the city.
Plan review conducted (standard processing up to 60 days).
Pay permit fees and obtain permit issuance.
Schedule inspections with Kittitas County CDS as work progresses.

Typical processing time: Up to 60 days for standard review. Historic district design review adds up to 60 additional days if exterior modifications are proposed.

Source: Planning/Building Department

General Requirements

Any owner, contractor, or authorized agent intending to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building requires a permit. Nearly all construction projects require at least a permit or design review.

Required Documents

Site plan showing lot lines, setbacks, new and existing structures with dimensions, north arrow, address, driveways, utilities, surface water/wetland features
Floor plans
Foundation plans
Roof framing plans
Elevations
Cross sections and construction details
Plans drawn to minimum 1/4-inch scale on minimum 11" x 17" sheets

Permit validity: Not specified; contact Planning/Building for details.
Building code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Washington State amendments (effective March 15, 2024). Verify current adoption with Planning/Building Department.
Contractor requirements: Washington State contractor registration required. Verify at https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/

Fees

Permit fee formula: Not publicly available
Payment note: Contact Michelle Geiger at (509) 649-3105 or planner@ci.roslyn.wa.us for current fee schedule before submitting.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

One-story detached accessory structures used as tool sheds, storage sheds, or playhouses where floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, not used as habitable space, containing no plumbing or mechanical systems
Sidewalks, decks, and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade

Important: Even exempt work must comply with design standards and development regulations. Properties in the National Historic District may require design review even for otherwise-exempt exterior work. Contact Planning/Building before starting any project: (509) 649-3105.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(509) 962-7694 — Kittitas County CDS Inspection Request Line (phone)
cds@co.kittitas.wa.us (email)
Inspection request form (online)

Scheduling deadline: Requests submitted by 2:00 PM typically performed the next business day.
Inspection hours: Inspections 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: foundation/form and rebar before concrete pour, framing, plumbing rough-in, mechanical rough-in, insulation, final inspection.

Additional Resources

Building code: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with Washington State amendments (effective March 15, 2024). Verify current adoption with Planning/Building Department.
Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
Owner-builder rules: View rules
Roslyn Development Regulations
Roslyn Municipal Code
Kittitas County CDS Inspection Services
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 Planning/Building Department before applying.

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