Skip to main content

Announcing ProjectDox!

avolve-projectdox-logo


King County is excited to introduce ProjectDox, a digital plan review tool provided by Avolve Software. Learn more about this development in the world of permitting technology, below. 

Here, users can learn what steps to take to submit your application, how to pay fees, upload resubmittals, and more!

Highlight Banner

Now live!

As of October 21, 2024, King County has introduced ProjectDox, a web-based digital plan review portal that adds to our current software tools.

What is ProjectDox?

ProjectDox is a new web-based digital plan review tool that helps with building permit reviews. It makes the process more visible for applicants, reviewers, and staff. Here’s what you need to know: 

What Does ProjectDox Do? 

  • ProjectDox lets applicants and the County share building plans and make comments and corrections to them in one location. 
  • You can communicate with the County directly within the system. 
  • Check your application status anytime.
  • Invite your team to contribute on your project.

Who Uses ProjectDox? 

  • As of October 21, 2024, building permit applications accepted for subject matter expert screening will be processed in ProjectDox, after initial submittal to Mybuildingpermit.com. 
    • Here’s how it works: 
      1. Submit your application in the existing Mybuildingpermit (MBP) portal.* 
      2. After intake, you’ll receive an invitation to create a ProjectDox account. 
      3. Upload all your submittal documents and drawings to ProjectDox. 
      4. Follow the remaining steps for screening, review, and any needed updates. ProjectDox will guide you with step-by-step instructions and how-to videos. 

New electronic document submittal requirements:

  • Make sure your uploaded drawings and documents follow King County’s File Naming Conventions and pdf submittal standards.
  • Leave a 3”x3” space in the lower right-hand corner of each plan sheet for the KC stamp of approval.
  • For the full and most up-to-date details on document submittal standards, information will be found in the King County supplemental user guide. 

Useful links and helpful guides: 

 

*Commercial and Multi-family building applications are submitted via email. When your application is accepted for subject matter expert screening, you will be invited to register and log in to ProjectDox.

User Guide

For detailed step-by-step instructions and information on how to use ProjectDox, see the King County Supplemental User Guide for ProjectDox here.

Frequently asked questions

If you submitted a building application before October 21, 2024 but have not yet been accepted for subject matter expert screening, once you are accepted to that phase, you will be invited to begin enhanced communications via ProjectDox. If you submitted an application before October 21, 2024 and are already in (or past) the subject matter expert screening phase, you will continue in the existing systems. See table below for more detail.
Most permit fees can be paid for online through MyBuildingPermit with a Visa, Mastercard, or e-check. Click here for more information on how to pay your fees with MyBuildingPermit.com. For more detailed information, please see the table below. 
This change applies exclusively to Building Permits and does not affect any other permit types or decisions. As we continue to implement additional permit types, we will announce these updates on our website.

Application pathway: payment, resubmittals, and status check

As we onboard our new software, some of our existing systems will begin phasing out. During this transition, we will do our best to guide you through the process and ensure that you can access the information you need.

For information on fee payment, permit status checks, and understanding the system based on your permit type and application date, please see below. If you are unable to find the answers you need, do not hesitate to contact customer service.

 

Permit Types 

All Building Permits

Building Permits

  • Commercial*
  • Multi-family*
  • Single-family construction
  • Sign permits

Other Permit Types in MyBuildingPermit.com

  • Clearing and grading
  • Critical area designations
  • Fire and special event
  • Land Use
  • Mechanical-single family residential
  • Pre-applications

E-mail Only Permit Types

  • Conditional use permit 
  • Right of way 
  • Subdivisions, plats, & short plats 
  • Rezones, zone variance, and road variance 
  • Shorelines 
  • Special use 
  • Temporary use 
Date accepted for screening

Accepted for screening

before October 21, 2024 

Accepted for screening

beginning October 21, 2024 

Anytime  Anytime
Initial application &
fee payments
Mybuildingpermit.com Mybuildingpermit.com Mybuildingpermit.com

Apply: Email

Pay fees: Accela Citizen Access Portal

Resubmittals and responses Mybuildingpermit.com ProjectDox portal Mybuildingpermit.com Email
Check status Accela Citizen Access Portal

 

ProjectDox portal

Mybuildingpermit.com

Accela Citizen Access Portal

*Commercial and Multi-family building permits: for initial submittals, apply via email. When your application is accepted for subject matter expert screening, you will be invited to register and log in to ProjectDox.

expand_less