Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
Extension Request
This form lets permit applicants request an extension for a permit application or issued permit from the Bellingham Permit Center.
What this form is
Use this form to request an extension for a permit application or an issued permit. The form describes available extension types, eligibility conditions, and applicable fees; applicants should read the referenced code text for eligibility details. It asks for the project address, permit number or numbers, and contact information. The city says to request an extension before the application’s original expiration date when that condition applies.
Who needs it
Permit applicants seeking more time for a permit application or issued permit in Bellingham should complete and submit this form.
How to submit it
Email the completed form as a PDF attachment to [email protected], or upload it as an attachment to each applicable permit record through the eTRAKiT Permit Portal.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it provides project and contact fields, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Bellingham Extension Request PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Indicate the extension type and provide the project address, permit number or numbers, and contact information.
- 3
Check Eligibility
Read the full referenced code text for eligibility for each type of extension request.
- 4
Submit To The City
Email the form as a PDF attachment to [email protected] or upload it to each applicable permit record through the eTRAKiT Permit Portal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Bellingham Extension Request form for?
- It lets permit applicants request an extension for a permit application or issued permit. It asks for the project address, permit number or numbers, and contact information.
- Do I need a notary for the Bellingham Extension Request?
- No. This form is completed without a notary; it provides project and contact fields, and the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Bellingham Extension Request?
- Email the completed form as a PDF attachment to [email protected], or upload it as an attachment to each applicable permit record through the eTRAKiT Permit Portal.
- Does the Extension Request form list fees?
- Yes. It lists fees for certain extension types, including a non-refundable $107 fee for a one-time application extension and fees for issued-permit extensions.
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This Extension Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bellingham form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.