Who uses Bellingham’s Building Permit Application?

The property owner or a person authorized by the owner can sign and submit the application. It also collects information about other responsible parties, such as contractors and design professionals.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests property and project details, valuation, building and utility information, hard-surface areas, and information about responsible parties. The signer certifies that the submitted information is true, complete, and correct.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

The form says to submit all materials to permits@cob.org. It also lists the Permit Center at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.

Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Bellingham property owners or authorized applicants use this application to provide project and property details for a building permit.

What this form is

Use this application to provide property, project, valuation, building, utility, and hard-surface information for a building permit. The form asks for contact details for responsible parties and a signature certifying the information is true, complete, and correct. Separate handouts cover complete submittal requirements and fees; supplemental fixture information is required if mechanical or plumbing fixtures are installed or replaced.

Who needs it

Property owners or people authorized by an owner submit this application for a building project in Bellingham.

How to submit it

Submit all materials to [email protected]. The form also lists the Permit Center at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, and a typed name on the signature line qualifies as a signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, project, building, and responsible-party information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Check the separate handouts for complete submittal requirements and fees. Complete the supplemental fixture count worksheet if mechanical or plumbing fixtures are installed or replaced.
4
Submit To The City
Submit all materials to [email protected], as directed on the application.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses Bellingham’s Building Permit Application?: The property owner or a person authorized by the owner can sign and submit the application. It also collects information about other responsible parties, such as contractors and design professionals.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests property and project details, valuation, building and utility information, hard-surface areas, and information about responsible parties. The signer certifies that the submitted information is true, complete, and correct.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: The form says to submit all materials to [email protected]. It also lists the Permit Center at 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury, and a typed name on the signature line qualifies as a signature.

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