New Permit and Project Applications

New permit and project applications are being accepted using the following options:

1. New permit and project applications may be submitted online by following the City's Electronic Permitting process. You must be registered for a contractor/professional account prior to submitting an application. Contractor/professional accounts are available to all applicants including property owners.
   • All new detached buildings as of July 3, 2023
2. Certain permit types, listed below, may be submitted directly online by choosing the permit type from a drop-down menu. All other permit and project types not listed below must create a Pre-Intake Record (PIN-XXXX) for initial processing. Please see the City's Electronic Permitting handout. 
   • Commercial Mechanical/Plumbing Permits 
   • Fire Alarm Permits 
   • Fire Sprinkler Permits
   • Over-the-Counter Residential Mechanical/Plumbing Permits
   • Over-the-Counter Simple Sewer Repair Permits 
   • Pre-Application Meetings (apply under PROJECTS)
   • Right-of-Way Use Franchise Utility
   • Residential Foundation Repair
   • Residential Interior Remodel
   • Residential Re-Roof
   • Sign Permit 
   • Tree Removal Permits (private property, not street trees) 
   • Wireless Telecommunication Facility
3. Many permit types are also accepted in person, on paper at City Hall with a Permit Technician during normal permit processing hours.
4. Application materials cannot be accepted via USPS mail, FedEx, UPS, or other courier service.
5. For permit applications that require only an Application form (i.e. Investigation Inspection, Zoning Verification Letter), submit via email to pcd@shorelinewa.gov.

Revisions

Revisions for pending permit and project applications should be submitted via the same method as original permit intake.  Revision packages should include a cover letter that notes your contact name and phone number, permit number (for revisions), and description of the items submitted. If submitting multiple applications or revisions, then each set of materials should be clearly separated by permit application or by revision permit number.

Please refer to the Revisions Handout for more detailed information. 

Pre Application Meetings

Pre-application meetings will be conducted virtually. Pre-application meetings will either be a phone or conference call between you and your team and the project manager to discuss the review team’s prepared notes; or a phone or video conference call between your team and our team. In all situations you will receive the written comments from each review discipline. The assigned project manager would determine which scenario would best suit the project and staffing levels.

If you would like to move forward with this level of pre-application meeting you can submit using the options listed above.