Burien, WA · King County
Certificate of Water Availability
This certificate documents water service availability and is completed by an applicant and the water purveyor for a proposed project in Burien.
What this form is
Applicants complete Part A for a selected purpose, such as a building permit, preliminary plat, short subdivision, or rezone, and provide the applicant name, proposed use, and location. The water purveyor completes Part B with information about service, system improvements, project eligibility, and fire flow. The form also notes that a map and legal description may be attached if necessary.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a water availability certificate for a Burien project complete Part A, and the water purveyor completes and certifies Part B.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Burien Permit Center contact information.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant completes Part A, and the water purveyor certifies and signs Part B.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Certificate of Water Availability PDF.
- 2
Complete Part A
Enter the certificate purpose, applicant name, proposed use, and location.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach a map and legal description if necessary.
- 4
Have The Purveyor Complete Part B
The water purveyor fills in and certifies the water service information in Part B.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed certificate to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Water Availability for?
- It records information about water service for a proposed project, including service availability, possible system improvements, and fire flow.
- Who completes the certificate?
- The applicant completes Part A with the certificate purpose, name, proposed use, and location. The water purveyor completes and certifies Part B.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Water Availability?
- No. The applicant completes Part A, and the water purveyor certifies and signs Part B; the document does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Water Availability?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.