You can request an inspection through permits.bothellwa.gov. 

You must have an account and be logged into your account to schedule an inspection. First time users must register, you will receive a confirmation email. When logging in, below your username/password is a box marked “remember me”, click that box. See this instruction sheet for visual directions.

Please email us if you have questions, comments or problems scheduling your inspections online.

All requests will be logged and assigned to a City Inspector. If the request is received by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, an inspector will respond to the site on the next business day, holidays excluded (see details below).

Single family plumbing or mechanical inspections may be virtual inspections. You will be contacted by the assigned inspector the morning of your inspection if it is to be virtual (such as zoom, or facetime).

Special Notice

Gov. Jay Inslee announced all construction, including new work, is now allowed. Please see our COVID Inspection Guidelines.

All construction, including those activities for which social distancing may not be maintained and the start of new construction projects, is authorized to resume. Job site requirements include maintaining at least six feet of distance between workers at job sites whenever possible.

Social distancing of no less than 6 feet from the inspector is compulsory at all times for any inspections conducted in person (please see Social Distancing Tips for more information). 

For questions, contact Building Services at (425) 806-6400.