Government

Land Use Permits

Not sure what applies to your property? Visit the Property Research page to look up zoning, critical areas, and land use regulations, or explore the City Maps page for interactive zoning, flood zone, and permit maps.

Land Use Permits Portal

Land use permits are required when a project changes how a property is used or developed. Common examples include subdividing a parcel, building near a wetland or shoreline, opening a new type of business, or triggering design review for a larger development. Land use permits are often required alongside a construction permit — if your project involves building work, check the Construction Permit Portal as well.

The tabs below contain checklists, application guides, and supplemental forms organized by permit type. If you’re not sure which permit applies to your project, visit the Property Research page linked above or contact Planning before applying. For corrections, revisions, inspection scheduling, and pre-application meetings, visit the Permit Center page.

Fees

Checklists and guides

General

Accessory dwelling units

Community Residential (CR) development

Residential design guidelines

Checklists

Reference

Multifamily and commercial design

Checklists

Design manuals

Environmental review and SEPA

Checklists and applications

Reference

Conditional and unclassified uses

Land division

Checklists

CAD templates

Special permission permits

Trees and landscaping

Visit the City’s Urban Forestry page for tree regulations and preservation information.
Checklists

Reference

Variances

Zoning verification and exemption letters

Wireless facilities

Additional resources

Permit Center Hours

Permit Center Hours

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Permit Center Address

6300 Southcenter Blvd., #100
Tukwila, WA 98188

Contact Us

Permit Center (Construction/Permitting)

✉️ Permits@TukwilaWA.gov

Planning Division (Zoning/Land Use)

✉️ Planning@TukwilaWA.gov

Call Us

☏ (206) 431-3670