Cheney, WA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Cheney.

Department

Building Department

Address

112 Anderson Road, Cheney, WA 99004

Phone

(509) 498-9237

Website

https://www.cityofcheney.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete building permit application with all required documentation.
2. Upload plans via Citizen Connect portal or submit physical copies by mail, in person, or email.
3. Staff reviews for compliance with adopted codes.
4. Payment link and amount emailed within 2 hours of online submission.
5. Request inspections through Citizen Connect portal.
6. Obtain approval and certificate of occupancy after final inspection.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies by project complexity; contact Building Department for estimates.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction within the City of Cheney.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Site plan
• Construction drawings
• Structural calculations
• Mechanical/plumbing/HVAC plans as applicable

Permit validity

Governed by adopted International Codes; confirm current rules with Building Department.

Building code

2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, NFPA Standard No. 58 (Propane), 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, Washington State Energy Code WAC 51-11

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must comply with Washington State L&I registration and City requirements.

Contractor requirements

Washington State L&I registration required; confirm local business license requirements with Building Department.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Contact Building Department at (509) 498-9237

Plan check fee

See municipal code

Permit fee formula

See Cheney Municipal Code Chapter 19.06

Trade permit fee

Included in building permit

Payment note

Accepted by check, cash, or credit card (MasterCard/Visa).

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current schedule in Cheney Municipal Code Chapter 19.06).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached accessory structures under 200 sq ft in residential areas
• Fences not over 6 feet high
• Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height
• Painting, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
• Work exempt per International Building Code Section 105.2

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Citizen Connect Portal (online)
• (509) 498-9237 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Contact Building Department for inspection request deadlines.

Inspection hours

Business hours; best contact time 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Time windows

Inspection timing varies.

Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections vary by project type.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, NFPA Standard No. 58 (Propane), 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, Washington State Energy Code WAC 51-11
• Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Permit Application
• Excavation & Grading Permit Application
• Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Applications
• Predevelopment Application
• License lookup guide: Washington Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Washington Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Washington hub: Washington Contractor License & Permit Hub

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