Edmonds, WA · Snohomish County
Water Availability Application
This application lets property applicants request a water utility availability study or certify that their project is exempt from one.
What this form is
Use this form for a proposed development when water utility availability needs to be addressed during design review, building permit, preliminary plat, rezone, or another associated permit application. It asks for applicant and property details, existing water service, project characteristics, and project phase. Applicants can indicate whether a study is requested or required, or certify that the project qualifies for an exemption.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing development who need a water availability study or want to certify that their project meets a listed exemption should submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit through www.MyBuildingPermit.com as a new application, selecting Utilities, Utility Availability, and Water Main. The form says associated fees are due when a study is requested or required.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies exemption when applicable, and no notarized attachment or related sworn step is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Water Availability Application.
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Complete The Form
Fill in applicant and property information, describe the project, identify its phase, and indicate whether a study is requested or required.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application. If claiming an exemption, certify that the project meets one of the listed exemptions.
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Submit Through MyBuildingPermit
Submit as a new application through www.MyBuildingPermit.com using Utilities, Utility Availability, and Water Main.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Water Availability Application request?
- It provides project and property information and lets the applicant request a utility availability study or certify that the project is exempt from one.
- How do I submit the Water Availability Application?
- Submit it through www.MyBuildingPermit.com as a new application. Select Utilities for Application Type, Utility Availability for Activity Type, and Water Main for Scope of Work.
- Do I need a notary for the Water Availability Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this form without a notary; an applicant claiming an exemption certifies that the project qualifies.
- Which projects are listed as exempt from a utility availability study?
- The form lists single-family residences, multifamily projects of four units or fewer with combo water/fire lines, and short plat subdivisions of four single-family lots or fewer.
Need something notarized?
This Water Availability Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Edmonds form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.