City Building Permits

Town of Odessa, WA Building Permit Guide

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

Washington Lincoln County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Odessa.

Department
Clerk's Office (Building permits coordinated through local administration)
Address
21 E. 1st Ave. (Community Center), P.O. Box 218, Odessa, WA 99159
Phone
509-982-2401
Website
https://odessawa.org

Online Permit Portal

Open Odessa Municipal Code

Platform: Paper-based • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact the Clerk's Office at 509-982-2401 or clerk@odessawa.org to determine what permits and zoning compliance are required.
  2. Confirm zoning compliance: all businesses and construction must comply with the Town Zoning Ordinance (Odessa Municipal Code Title 17).
  3. Obtain permit application forms at the Clerk's Office (21 E. 1st Ave.).
  4. Prepare required documents: site plan, construction plans, contractor license copy.
  5. Confirm which building official or inspector the town uses for plan review and inspections (not prominently documented; ask the clerk).
  6. Submit completed application with required documents and fee payment.
  7. Town processes zoning approval and building permit review.
  8. Receive permit and post at job site before work begins.
  9. Schedule required inspections as directed by the clerk's office or building official.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies. Contact the Clerk's Office for estimates specific to your project.

Source: Clerk's Office (Building permits coordinated through local administration)

General Requirements

Per Odessa Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), permits are required for new construction, additions, remodels, and alterations. Title 17 (Zoning) also applies: all businesses and construction must comply with the Town Zoning Ordinance.

Required Documents

  • Completed Building Permit Application
  • Site plan showing property boundaries and structure location
  • Construction plans for structural work
  • Contractor Washington State license copy (if using a contractor)
  • Zoning compliance documentation (verify with clerk)
Permit validity
Must commence construction within 180 days of permit issuance or permit becomes void. Permit valid for 18 months from issuance.
Building code
Odessa Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), incorporating 2021 International Building Code and 2021 International Residential Code with Washington State amendments, effective March 15, 2024
Contractor requirements
All contractors must hold a current Washington State contractor registration. Bond requirements: $30,000 (general contractors) or $15,000 (specialty contractors) as of July 2024.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Per Odessa Municipal Code, fees are set by town council resolution. Specific formulas are not published online.
Payment note
No published fee schedule found. Contact the Clerk's Office at 509-982-2401 for current fees.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Normal maintenance and repairs (painting, wallpapering, non-structural improvements)
  • Standard Washington State exemptions (accessory structures under 120 sq ft, retaining walls 4 feet or less in height, temporary horticultural structures)

Important: Confirm any local exemptions with the Clerk's Office. Electrical work is never exempt and requires L&I permitting. Zoning compliance is required regardless of building permit status.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Clerk's Office: 509-982-2401 (phone)
  • Clerk: clerk@odessawa.org (email)
Scheduling deadline
Provide at least 2 business days advance notice for inspection requests.
Inspection hours
Clerk's Office: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Inspection procedures are not publicly documented for Odessa. Contact the Clerk's Office to determine the inspection scheduling process and required inspection stages for your project.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Clerk's Office (Building permits coordinated through local administration) before applying.

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