FAQs • Bothell WA • CivicEngage

I need an inspection. What do I need to do?: Inspection requests are made through permits.bothellwa.gov. All requests will be logged and assigned to a City Inspector if the request is received by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. An inspector will respond to the site within 24 hours (subject to normal Monday through Friday business hours).

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Permit Center

For Building permits, the Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee are based on valuation (market labor and material costs, or square footage multiplier from the latest ICC Valuation Table). Multi-family and non-residential use Mechanical and Plumbing permit fees are based on valuation.

Please also see: Building Fees, Land Use and Planning Fees, Public Works Fees, and Impact Fees.

2. I need an inspection. What do I need to do?: Inspection requests are made through permits.bothellwa.gov. All requests will be logged and assigned to a City Inspector if the request is received by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. An inspector will respond to the site within 24 hours (subject to normal Monday through Friday business hours).

3. I need to visit the City of Bothell Permit Services Counter. Where is it and what are the hours?: The City’s Permit Services Counter is located at City Hall, 18415 101st Avenue Northeast. The Permit Center counter hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with lunch from 12-1. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday.

4. What forms do I need for a right-of-way, grading or other Public Works permit?: Please view the Applications and Forms page.

5. What forms do I need for a Residential Addition or Remodel?: Please see the Single Family Addition and Remodel (PDF) checklist and the Applications and Forms page.

6. What forms do I need for a Residential Deck?: Please see the Residential Deck / Porch Checklist (PDF) and the Applications and Forms page.

7. What forms do I need for New Single Family Construction?: Please see the New Single Family Checklist (PDF) and the Applications and Forms page.

8. When is a building, plumbing or mechanical permit necessary?: Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the Bothell Municipal Code (BMC 20.02.095) or to cause any such work to be done, shall first obtain the required permit. All applications for permit are through www.MyBuildingPermit.com .