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City of Vancouver, Washington

ATTENTION: Plan Submittal Requirements Are Changing

For site plan, subdivision and civil plan reviews - effective August 18th, 2010.

Public Bulletin: Adopted Changes to Vancouver's Building Code and Permit Process

Limited Trade Permits - POLICY

ATTENTION: Building Codes to Change July 1, 2010

Permit Center Hours & Information

Apply for Single Trade Permits Online

Adopted Changes To Vancouver's Land Use Review Process

On August 18, 2010, streamlining-related changes to Vancouver’s Land Use Review Process (per Ordinance M-3969, amendments to Title 20 VMC Land Use and Development Code), will be in effect.

Electrical Permits of Record Available Online

Schedule an Inspection

Permit Applications

All development applications, including building, land use, and critical areas.

Fees, Reports, & Publications

Fee schedules, planning and building reports and publications, and annual reports.

Purchase Permits and Services by Credit/Debit Card

General Information Regarding Residential Building Permit

Basic information regarding what is required to apply for a residential permit to build a fence, deck, shed, or other common home improvements.

Hearings Examiner

Planning Review

ATTENTION - Critical Area Submission Change

ATTENTION developers of Condominiums and Multi-Family Housing

Energy Code Forms