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1. How can I tell whether a permit is required?

Duvall Municipal Code Title 10, Building and Construction, Chapter 10.01 Construction Codes, requires that any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a structure. A permit is also required to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by Chapter 10.01, or to cause and such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit.

2. How do I know what the submittal requirements are?

Permit applications include a list of submittal requirements. You may also email permit.technician@duvallwa.gov

3. Where may I access building permit applications?

Go to the online permitting portal to review permit requirements and submit permit applications. 

4. Do I need to make an appointment to apply for a permit?

You don't need an appointment to submit or pick-up a permit. Our permit applications are submitted and issued in our online permitting portal 

5. How do I submit a permit application?

Visit our online permitting portal and find the permit application for your project. The system will prompt you to create an account so you have access to all the features regarding your permit.

If you have questions please email permit.technician@duvallwa.gov 

6. How much will my permit cost?

The City of Duvall Fee Resolution can be found on the City of Duvall’s website at this link. You may also email permit.technician@duvallwa.gov

7. How do I pay for my permit?

You may pay by credit card through the online permitting portal. For cash or check payments you may pay in-person during office hours. If you would like to discuss the cost of the permit before you submit your application, as well as when payment will be required for your specific project, contact the Permit Center at 425-788-2779 or email permit.technician@duvallwa.gov.

8. What are the mitigation fees that will be associated with my permit?

For information on mitigation fees, view the Fee Schedule or email permit.technician@duvallwa.gov

9. Where can I get the status of my permit?

You can verify the status of your permit through your account on the online permitting portal. You may email the Permit Center at permit.technician@duvallwa.gov for status updates.

10. How do I schedule an inspection?

To schedule an inspection for any issued permit please request through your account on the online permitting portal. You may also call the inspection line at 425-788-1160 or email permit.technician@duvallwa.gov at least 24 hours in advance.

11. Where do I get an electrical permit?

The City of Duvall does not issue Electrical Permits. Contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) as the agency that has the authority to issue Electrical Permits in Duvall. Contact L&I at 425-990-1400, or visit the L&I Website for more information.

12. What do I need to know before I hire a contractor?

If you intend to hire a contractor please review the information provided on the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website. Please read the State of Washington’s Requirements if you plan on acting as your own contractor.

13. May I do the work myself or do I need to hire a contractor? What if I am a tenant and want to do the work myself?

After obtaining the proper permits any person may work on their own property, whether they occupy the property or not. Owners of commercial properties may use their own employees to do maintenance, repair, and alteration work on their own properties. A tenant may work on their tenant space with permission from the owner. See RCW 18.27.090 for more information.

14. May I start work before my permit is issued?

Work on a project may not begin before the proper permits are obtained and the permit(s) and approved plans are on site.

15. Do I need a permit to put an irrigation system in my yard?

Irrigation systems are required to have backflow protection. A plumbing permit is required to install a backflow prevention assembly.

16. May I get copies of the plans for my house?

The City of Duvall follows the Washington State Retention Schedule. Residential plans are destroyed 90 days after final occupancy. For public records, you can request them at this link.