City Building Permits

Town of Wilbur, WA Building Permit Guide

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

Washington Lincoln County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Wilbur.

Department
Building Department
Address
14 NW Division Street, P.O. Box 214, Wilbur, WA 99185
Phone
509-647-5821
Website
https://wilburwa.gov

Online Permit Portal

Open Town of Wilbur Building Information

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

Application Process

  1. Contact Building Inspector Mike Pasmore at permits214@gmail.com or 509-647-5821 to determine what permits are required for your project.
  2. Download or pick up the Building Permit Form and Building Permit Site Plan Form from the town website or Town Hall.
  3. Complete the Building Permit Application with project description, property details, and value of work.
  4. Prepare site plan showing property boundaries, setbacks, and structure location.
  5. For structural work, prepare detailed construction plans (floor plan, elevations, sections).
  6. Gather contractor Washington State license copy.
  7. Submit completed application with all documents and fee payment to Town Hall.
  8. Town reviews completeness; Inspector conducts plan review.
  9. Receive permit and post it at the job site before work begins.
  10. Schedule required inspections by contacting Building Inspector Pasmore.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies by project complexity. Contact the Building Inspector for estimates on your specific project.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Per Wilbur Municipal Code 15.04.040, building permits are required for all types of new construction, remodeling, or alteration of any building, residential, commercial, or industrial.

Required Documents

  • Completed Building Permit Application
  • Building Permit Site Plan (showing property boundaries, setbacks, structure location)
  • Construction plans for structural work (floor plan, elevations, sections)
  • Contractor Washington State license copy (if using a contractor)
Permit validity
Must commence construction within 180 days of permit issuance or permit becomes void. Permit valid for 18 months from issuance.
Building code
Wilbur 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 Wilbur Municipal Code 15.40.010, fees are set by town council resolution. For commercial/industrial projects over $100,000, the town may recover the full cost of inspections and plan checks, not to exceed the most recently adopted IBC fee schedule.
Payment note
A $50.00 Remodel Review Fee applies to remodel plan reviews (applied toward permit fee if a permit is required). Fee schedule is not published online. Contact Building Inspector at permits214@gmail.com or 509-647-5821 for current fees.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Normal maintenance activities (painting, wallpapering, adding insulation without structural change)
  • Special Maintenance Permit (no charge) required for: re-roofing, re-siding, replacing windows, installing fences for property line purposes
  • One-story detached accessory structures with roof projection not exceeding 120 sq ft
  • Retaining walls 4 feet or less in height (measured from footing bottom to top of wall)

Important: The Special Maintenance Permit (no charge) maintains property records without a fee burden for certain common property work. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work are not exempt and require separate permits.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Building Inspector Mike Pasmore: 509-647-5821 (phone)
  • Building Inspector: permits214@gmail.com (email)
Scheduling deadline
Provide at least 2 business days advance notice for inspection requests.
Inspection hours
Town Hall: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical inspection stages for residential construction: foundation/footing inspection, framing inspection, insulation inspection, final inspection. All private swimming pools must have a fence at least 4 feet high surrounding the pool or yard area with a latching gate openable only from the pool side.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building Department before applying.

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