Arlington, WA · Snohomish County
Residential Building Permit Application
This application is for owners or contractors seeking residential building permits for single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, additions, alterations, or accessory structures in Arlington.
What this form is
Use this application to request a residential building permit for a single-family home, duplex, townhome, addition or alteration, or accessory structure. The form says each building or structure requires a separate submittal and incomplete applications will not be accepted. It asks for property, project, owner, contractor, mechanical, and plumbing details, and includes a checklist of required plans and supporting documents.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors submitting a residential building permit application for a covered project in Arlington need to complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit electronic files for the listed documents to the City of Arlington Community and Economic Development department at 18204 59th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223. The plan review fee is due at submittal; the remaining balance is due at issuance.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, project, owner, contractor, mechanical, and plumbing information that applies.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Use the checklist to gather required plans and supporting documents; include applicable special inspection or deferred submittal forms.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit electronic files for the listed documents to the City of Arlington Community and Economic Development department.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should use the Residential Building Permit Application?
- Owners or contractors applying for a residential building permit for a single-family home, duplex, townhome, addition or alteration, or accessory structure should use this application.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The checklist lists zoning verification, a site plan, architectural and structural plans, structural calculations, and WSEC compliance forms. A special inspection agreement and deferred submittal request may also apply.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit electronic files for the listed documents to the City of Arlington Community and Economic Development department at the address on the form. The plan review fee is due at submittal.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Arlington form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.