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Permits

King County Permits provides land use, building, and fire regulatory and operating permits, code enforcement services, and some types of business licenses to the unincorporated areas of King County.

Dashboard: how long it takes to get a residential permit decision

See turnaround times for plan review and permit issuance related to residential new construction and residential additions and alterations.

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Intro to permitting

Watch our video series!

King County Permits 101

Partnering for success—building a better permitting experience

We're making improvements to better serve you. These updates are part of our commitment to making the permitting experience as smooth as possible for everyone.

Learn more