County Building Permits
Klickitat County Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated Klickitat County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Important: Klickitat County issues building permits for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city (Goldendale, White Salmon, or Bingen), select your city below — that city's building department or contracted authority handles your permits, not the county. Klickitat County is notable for its fragmented permit authority: each city and the county uses different permit systems and building officials.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (CRGNSA): White Salmon, Bingen, and the southern portion of unincorporated Klickitat County fall within the CRGNSA. In Klickitat County specifically, you must obtain Gorge Commission approval sequentially before applying for the county building permit — this is different from other counties where review is concurrent. This can add significant time to the permitting process. Start at gorgecommission.org.
Unincorporated Klickitat County
- Permit authority
- Klickitat County Building Department
- Website
- Building Department
- Phone
- (509) 773-3706
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Governing body
- Klickitat County Board of Commissioners
Cities and Jurisdictions in Klickitat County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
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.
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