City Building Permits
Town of Concrete, WA Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Concrete, Washington. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the Town of Concrete.
- Department
- Town of Concrete Building Department
- Address
- 45672 Main Street, Concrete, WA 98237
- Phone
- 360-853-8401
Online Permit Portal
Platform: PDF forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Download and complete Residential Building Permit Application from town website
- Review Residential Building Permit Checklist for submittal requirements
- Prepare required site plan, floor plans, and elevation drawings
- Submit application in person at Town Hall or by mail to P.O. Box 39, Concrete, WA 98237
- Pay permit fees
- Receive permit approval
- Schedule inspections with Building Inspector
Typical processing time: Contact Building Department for processing timeline
General Requirements
Building permits required for all construction within Town of Concrete
Required Documents
- Completed Residential Building Permit Application
- Site plan
- Floor plans and elevations
- Project valuation declaration
- Contractor information (all contractors must have valid Town of Concrete business license)
- Property owner or authorized agent signature
- Permit validity
- Permits expire 6 months from application date if not approved and paid
- Building code
- International Building Codes with Washington State amendments
- Owner-builder
- Property owner may perform own work; verify with Building Inspector
- Contractor requirements
- All contractors must have Washington State L&I registration AND valid Town of Concrete business license
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Base fees plus fixtures and equipment fees
- Payment note
- Base and itemized fees due at time of permit issuance. Typical fees: Plumbing $60.50 base; Mechanical $60.50 base; Demolition $121.00; Solar Panels $175.00 flat fee (up to 10) plus $10 each additional; Plumbing Fixtures $12.10 each; Mechanical Equipment $8.47-$18.15 each
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2024).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Town of Concrete Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 360-853-8401 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Contact Building Inspector for inspection hours
Typical inspection sequence: Inspections required at various construction phases; all work must pass inspection before proceeding
Additional Resources
- Building code: International Building Codes with Washington State amendments
- Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
- Building Department
- Forms and Documents
- 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 Town of Concrete Building Department before applying.
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