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Permits
Do I Need A Permit For My Project?
Permits are required on most construction projects throughout the City of Pasco to ensure quality, safety and building code standards are met. Additionally, Yard Sales and Special Events require permits.
How to Apply for a Permit
- CHOOSE A PROJECT TYPE: Residential or Commercial.
- APPLY FOR A PERMIT & submit required plans & documentation.
- REVIEW PROCESS: Residential permits have a 10 business day review process. Commercial permits have a 20 business day review process. Commercial Projects requiring multiple reviews have a 30 business day review process.
- PERMIT APPROVED or DENIED.
- PAY PERMIT FEES.
- SCHEDULE A FINAL INSPECTION when the project is complete.
- PERMIT FINALED once the final inspection is passed.
Note: All electrical permitted work is handled by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Additional Resources
Inspection Services
Permit Inspections
Inspections are required on permitted construction throughout the City to ensure quality, safety and building code standards are met.
- Commercial Inspection Guide
- Residential Inspection Guide
- Schedule an Inspection Online or call 509-543-5726.
Business License Inspections
Business license inspections are required prior to the issuance of a City of Pasco business license or endorsement.
Fire Safety Inspections
Fire safety inspections are required for businesses & multi-family units. Moderate hazard occupancy businesses are required to have biennial fire safety inspections. High hazard occupancy businesses are required to have annual fire safety inspections.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, excluding holidays.
Coming Soon...
What is OpenGov?
- OpenGov is a cloud-based permitting platform the City of Pasco Inspection Services Department will be transitioning to in the coming months.
Why OpenGov?
- OpenGov will provide live permitting feeds, enabling the applicant to easily track where their projects are in the permitting process. Applicants can submit and renew permit applications online, as well as schedule inspections and see their list of current projects.