Spokane Valley, WA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Spokane Valley.

Department

Permit Center

Address

City Hall, 10210 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA

Phone

(509) 720-5240

Email

permitcenter@spokanevalley.org

Website

https://spokanevalleywa.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete application using Online Permit Portal or download forms from city website.
2. Submit application and application fees online prior to processing.
3. Staff reviews application and contacts applicant if more information is needed.
4. Application is processed and applicant notified of status.
5. Schedule inspections via Online Permit Portal or Inspection Request Line at (509) 720-5350.
6. Certificate of Occupancy is issued after final inspection approval.

Typical processing time: Processing time varies; contact Permit Center for project-specific timelines.

Source: Permit Center

General Requirements

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

Required Documents

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

Permit validity

Permit expiration governed by International Codes; confirm current rules with Permit Center.

Building code

2021 International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code with Washington State amendments

Owner-builder

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

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold Washington State L&I registration; City business license required.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Contact Permit Center for current fee schedule

Plan check fee

Included in application fees

Permit fee formula

See Master Fee Schedule for tiered rates

Trade permit fee

See Master Fee Schedule

Payment note

Credit card payments accepted online or by phone with 2.5% convenience fee. No convenience fee for check or cash payments at Permit Center.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Current schedule available online).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Work exempt per International Building Code and International Residential Code Section 105.2
• Contact Permit Center for verification of specific exemptions by project type

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Online Permit Portal (online)
• (509) 720-5350 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Requests received before 7 a.m. are generally performed same business day.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday during business hours

Time windows

Inspection timing depends on inspector availability.

Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections vary by project type. Common inspections: foundation, framing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, final.

Remote inspections may be available for certain inspection types.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2021 International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code with Washington State amendments
• Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Fire Department Plan Review
• Planning Department
• License lookup guide: Washington Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Washington Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Washington hub: Washington Contractor License & Permit Hub

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