Government
Contact Information:
Permit Center
6300 Southcenter Blvd., #100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: 206 431-3670
Fax: 206 431-3665
Permit Center
The Permit Center coordinates the review of various permits, including, building, mechanical, plumbing/gas piping, electrical and public works permits. At the Permit Center, you will find staff available from the Building Division, Planning Division and Public Works Department to assist you with your development proposal and questions that you may have. No appointment is necessary if you are just dropping off an application or need consultation on smaller projects. For consultations on complex projects, you may need to make an appointment by calling our office.
The Permit Center accepts and issues building, mechanical, plumbing/gas piping and electrical permits between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This also includes planning and public works permits.
Permit center staff, including building, planning and public works are available to answer questions between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
NEW Online Permits AvailableElectrical, Mechanical, AND Plumbing Over the Counter permits (that need no plan review) are now available online! Please follow the link below and navigate to the permit application that you need. You can also view the Customer Instructions for Online Permit Processing. After submittal, you will receive payment instructions and receive your permit. If you have any questions, please call: (206) 431-3670 Additional permits will become available for online submittal in the near future. eTrakit continues to be our resource for viewing existing permits, projects, contractors, properties, inspections, violations, and scheduling inspections. |
Fee Schedules
- Permit Center Fee Schedule
(Building, Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas Piping and Electrical) - Public Works Permit Fee Schedule
- Land Use Fee Schedule
- Parks and Fire Impact Fees
- Public Works Fee Estimate Worksheet
Building Permits Overview
The role of the Building Division is to safeguard health, safety, property and public welfare through the enforcement of the Washington State Building Code and related codes.
Effective enforcement and clear building regulations are necessary to ensure building safety. The Division’s work ensures that buildings are designed and constructed to be structurally stable, have adequate entrances and exits, provide sufficient light and ventilation, and meet an acceptable level of health, life and safety protection.
Permit Process Overview
The following process is required for a variety of construction, alteration, and demolition activities of buildings or structures.
- Permit applications for building construction, alterations, electrical, and mechanical equipment work may be submitted at the City of Tukwila Permit Center located at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Appointments are not necessary.
- Electrical, Mechanical, AND Plumbing Over the Counter permits (that need no plan review) are now available online! Visit the Forms Portal.
- Applicable city departments review the permit application, with its accompanying plans and specifications. The plan review staff for each department determine if the proposed construction will meet the standards of their respective chapters of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Corrections or clarifications may be required to the application documents. Following approval by each department, a building permit is issued by the Permit Center.
- After the permit is issued, construction may begin. A prescribed schedule of inspections, which is attached to each permit, must occur throughout the construction process. The required inspections ensure that the work proceeds according to approved plans. Scheduling an inspection is required and is the builders responsibility.
- When the construction is completed, a final inspection is required before a building or space can be occupied. A Building Division Inspector will conduct the final inspection. The Inspector will confirm that all affected City, County, and State departments or agencies have approved and signed-off on their requirements. Lastly, the inspector will determine that the life, health, and property protections are provided for the occupancy or use.
The City of Tukwila administers and enforces the following codes:
- The Washington State Building Code, which includes the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and each of the related standards and State Amendments.
- The Washington State Energy Code
Related Building Code information is available on the International Code Council web site and the Washington State Building Code Council web site.
Building Department Application Forms
Applications
- Construction Permit Application
- Combination Permit Application – New Single Family
- Electrical Permit Application
- Mechanical Permit Application
- Plumbing/Gas Piping Permit Application
Checklists
- Above Ground Storage Tanks
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Building Demolition
- CHANGING OUT WINDOWS Single Family Residence
- CHANGING OUT WINDOWS and/or SIDING Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
- Commercial – New or Additions
- Commercial – TI-MF Alteration
- Electrical Permits
- Fences
- Mechanical – Commercial Structures
- Mechanical – Residential Structures
- Plumbing Permit
- Plumbing – Commercial Structures
- Rack Storage
- Reroof – Commercial
- Reroof – Residential
- Residential Business Home Occupation Policies
- Retaining Walls
- Satellite Dishes – Antennas and Comm Towers
- Single Family Residential Remodel-Addition
- Single Family Submittal Requirements
- Solar Installations
Tip Sheets
- Plan Set Examples
- Retaining Wall Guidelines
- Sample TI Site Plan
- Sample Residential Site Plan
- Sample Foundation Drains
- Typical Foundation Wall
- Cross Section Framing
- Setbacks Projections Building-Height
- Stairways and Landings
- Deck Construction and Details
- Flashing
- Safety Glazing
- Design Criteria Table
- Sample Remodel Floor Plan
- New Deck Addition Floor Plan
- Foundation Dampprofing
- Plumbing Plans
- Sample Plan Accessory Structure
- Sample Slab on Grade Insulation
- Mercantile Means of Egress
- Egress Windows
- Smoke & CO Alarms
Miscellaneous Forms/Documents
Public Works Application Forms
Land Use Application Forms
Sign Permits
- Permanent Sign Permit Application
- Temporary/Special Event Sign Permit Application
- Pole/Banner Initial Application
- New Billboard
- Master Sign Program
- Sign Code Variance
Design Review
Parking
Zoning & Shoreline Variances, Special Permissions and Site Plan Review
- Zoning Code Variance
- Shoreline Variance
- Environmentally Sensitive Areas Deviation
- Sensitive Area Buffer Reduction
- Reasonable Use Exception
- Exception from Single Family Design Standard
- Special Permission Cargo Container
- Landscape Perimeter Averaging
- Tree Permit
- Tree Removal and Landscape Modification Permit
- Tree Exception Permit
- Tree Inventory Form
Lot Creation and Consolidation
Subdivision
- Preliminary Plat (10+ Lots)
- Final Plat (10+ Lots)
- Binding Site Improvement Plan
- Planned Residential Development – Administrative
Wireless Communication Facility
SEPA & Environmental
- Checklist – Environmental Review
- SEPA Planned Action
- Sensitive Area Master Plan Overlay
- SEPA – Tukwila Urban Center Project
Shoreline Permits
Noise Variance
Use Permits
Comprehensive Plan Changes
Miscellaneous Services and Charges
- Pre-application Meeting
- Special Events Permit
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Registration Application
Planning Division Informational Documents
Design Manuals
- Multi-Family Design Manual
- Parking Structure Design Manual
- Southcenter Design Manual
- TIB Design Manual
- Townhouse Design Manual
Handouts
- Accessory Dwelling Units
- Approved Tree List
- Building Footprint
- Fire Access Road Specifications
- Hearing Examiner Rules of Practice and Procedure, April 24, 2014
- Public Notice Mailing Specs
- Public Notice Sign Specs
- Residential Short Plat Infosheet
- Revision Submittal Form (Planning Division)
- Wetland & Watercourse Studies
Survey Template
Permit Activity Reports
2019 Permit Activity Reports
2018 Permit Activity Reports