Schedule a Building Inspection
City building and electrical inspectors conduct inspections to check for compliance with approved plans, in addition to local and State building code regulations.
Inspections received after 7 a.m. will be inspected the next business day.
Inspections may be scheduled up to five days in advance.
Schedule Online
Using the City’s Online Permit Center is easy. Enter the permit number, click Look Up Permit and follow the prompts to:
- Schedule an inspection
- Cancel a scheduled inspection
- Leave a detailed message for your inspector
- Retrieve inspection results and history
- Verify permit status
- Pay fees
Schedule by Phone
360-487-7890
Through our interactive phone system you can schedule, cancel, reschedule, or leave a voice message for your inspector.
Before you call, please gather:
- Your permit number
- The date you’d like the inspection to occur
- Your three-digit Inspection Code
- Something to write down your confirmation number with at the end of the call
Schedule by Text
833-794-2003
By text you can schedule, cancel, reschedule, obtain results or leave a comment for your inspector.
Before you text, make sure you have:
- Your permit number
- The date you’d like the inspection to occur
Contact Us
- Email: inspections@cityofvancouver.us
- Message Line: 360-487-7801
