Applications & Forms

All permitting applications must be submitted through www.mybuildingpermit.com 

Getting in Touch with the Permit Center

The Permit Center is now open to walk-in customers Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8am to 5pm (closed from 12-1 for lunch).

Review staff and permitting staff also remain available for consultation via telephone at 425-806-6400.

Permit staff may also be reached via email at permits@bothellwa.gov - this is the best way to reach a Permit Coordinator with permitting questions.

Electrical permits are reviewed and issued through Labor and Industries. Many electrical permits may be obtained online. The closest L & I office is located in Bellevue:  616 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA (map) Ph: 425-990-1400

Plan Submittal Requirements

All plan submittals with over 10 sheets, shall follow this format for plan layout so reviewers have room to stamp plans. A full column of open area is required for the cover sheet and half a column is required for each subsequent sheet.

Plan Layout for architectural sheets and civil plans containing more than 10 sheets:

Plans submitted for review, and with over 10 sheets, shall have the following areas left blank and unused for city stamps.

• Cover sheet: A full height column on the right side of the plans 3” wide based on a 36” x 24” plan sheet (adjust to fit the plan size)
• After cover sheet: A column 8” tall x 3” wide column based on a 36” x 24” plan sheet (adjust to fit the plan size)

Requirements apply to plan sets only and not structural calculations, geotechnical reports, city forms, etc. Refer to plan stamp pdf template examples for further clarification.