City Building Permits
Blaine, WA Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Blaine, Washington. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of Blaine.
- Department
- Community Development Services (CDS)
- Address
- 435 Martin St, Suite 3000, Blaine, WA 98230
- Phone
- (360) 332-8311
- Website
- https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us
Online Permit Portal
Platform: In-person / Digital / Mail submission • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Obtain building permit application and required forms from Community Development Services.
- Complete application and prepare site plans and blueprints (not applicable for fencing permits).
- Provide scaled site plan showing existing and proposed buildings with property line distances.
- Submit application in person, by digital submission, or by mail.
- Application is reviewed as Type I (administrative), Type II (quasi-judicial), or Type III (legislative) depending on project type.
- Address any requested corrections or conditions.
- Obtain permit approval and proceed with construction.
Typical processing time: Varies by review type; contact CDS for estimate
General Requirements
A building permit is required for most construction within the City of Blaine.
Required Documents
- Completed building permit application
- Site plans
- Blueprints (not applicable for fencing permits)
- Scaled site plan showing existing and proposed buildings with property line distances
- Permit validity
- Contact CDS for permit validity terms.
- Building code
- International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, Washington State Energy Code
- Contractor requirements
- Washington State L&I contractor registration required. Business license verification may be required.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Contact Community Development Services
- Permit fee formula
- Based on construction value (contact department for schedule)
- Payment note
- Fee structure established by City of Blaine resolution in uniform fee schedule. Contact CDS at (360) 332-8311 for current rates.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Community Development Services (CDS) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (360) 332-8311 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Inspections conducted by Building Official and Fire Marshal. Required inspections include: foundation, framing, rough mechanical/plumbing/electrical, fire alarm and sprinkler systems (separate permits), insulation, final building inspection, and final fire inspection.
Additional Resources
- Building code: International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Existing Building Code, Washington State Energy Code
- Verify contractor license: WA L&I Contractor Lookup
- Blaine Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Construction)
- Blaine Municipal Code Title 17 (Land Use and Development)
- Monthly Permit Information
- 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 Community Development Services (CDS) before applying.
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