City Building Permits

Town of Marcus, WA Building Permit Guide

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

Washington Stevens County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Marcus is a very small incorporated town that does not operate a dedicated building department. Building permits for work within town limits are most likely processed through Stevens County Land Services Building Division. Confirm applicable permit authority before submitting.

Department
Town Hall (Building permits likely handled by Stevens County Building Division)
Address
1011 Cider Street, Marcus, WA 99151
Phone
(509) 684-3771
Website
https://www.stevenscountywa.gov/20891/building-division

Online Permit Portal

Open Stevens County SmartGov Portal

Platform: SmartGov Community Portal (limited permit types) • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact Marcus Town Hall at (509) 684-3771 to confirm permit authority (town or county).
  2. If county authority: submit application in person to Stevens County Land Services Building Division, 260 S. Oak St., Colville, WA 99114 (arrive by 4:00 p.m.; office closes at 4:30 p.m.).
  3. Provide completed permit application, site plan, construction drawings, project description, and valuation.
  4. Pay applicable fees upon permit issuance.
  5. Post permit at job site and call for required inspections.

Typical processing time: Varies based on authority and plan review complexity. Contact town hall or county building division for estimate.

Source: Town Hall (Building permits likely handled by Stevens County Building Division)

General Requirements

Washington State Building Code applies. Work requiring permits includes: new construction, alterations, additions, plumbing, and mechanical work. Confirm specific local requirements with town hall or the county.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Site plan
  • Construction drawings
  • Project description and valuation
Permit validity
Contact the applicable authority for permit validity period.
Building code
2021 International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) with Washington State amendments
Owner-builder
Both property owners and L&I-registered contractors may apply.
Contractor requirements
Contractors must be registered with Washington State L&I under RCW 18.27. General contractors must carry a $30,000 surety bond; specialty contractors must carry $15,000. General liability insurance minimums: $200,000 public liability / $50,000 property damage.

Fees

Plan check fee
Contact town hall or county building division for current amounts.
Permit fee formula
If processed through Stevens County: county fee schedule applies. Contact town hall or county building division to confirm.
Payment note
Contact Marcus Town Hall at (509) 684-3771 or Stevens County Building Division at (509) 684-8325.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Accessory structures under 200 sq ft with no plumbing, no habitable space, and not on permanent foundation (generally exempt)

Important: Standard IBC/IRC exemptions apply. Confirm with applicable authority.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (509) 684-3771 (town) or (509) 684-8325 (county) (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday–Friday; confirm hours with applicable authority

Typical inspection sequence: If processed through Stevens County: schedule at least two working days in advance. Call between 8:30-9:00 a.m. on inspection day for approximate time window. Electrical inspections conducted by L&I.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town Hall (Building permits likely handled by Stevens County Building Division) before applying.

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