Forks, WA · Clallam County
General Building Permit Application
Property owners and their representatives use this application to request a City of Forks building permit for proposed construction or other building work.
What this form is
The application collects project details, the site address and tax parcel number, contact and property owner information, contractor and architect details when applicable, project value, and a summary of the proposed work. Applicants state that they are authorized to apply and understand they must determine and obtain required permits before work begins. The City may request more information; an uncollected permit is considered abandoned after 180 days, with fees forfeited.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or authorized representatives apply when seeking a City of Forks building permit for a project.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the General Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide project, parcel, contact, owner, contractor, and project description details as applicable; sign and date the application.
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Check Your Information
Make sure the application includes the required 12-digit tax parcel number; the form says it will not be approved without one.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply using this building permit application?
- The form includes signature options for an owner, contractor, or representative, and asks the signer to confirm they are authorized to apply for the permit.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests the project address and 12-digit tax parcel number, contact and owner details, contractor information, project value, and a summary of proposed work.
- Do I need a notary for the General Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the General Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.