Official portals · Updated 2026
Identify which city or county permits your parcel, open that jurisdiction’s official portal, and keep the permit number with the project file. The Board does not issue permits and does not invent review timelines. Re-verify any contractor at WA L&I.
Editorial how-to with outbound links to official permit portals only. The Board of Project Stewardship does not issue permits and does not invent review timelines.
Permit work in pictures (illustrative)
Identify which city or county has permitting authority for your parcel, open that jurisdiction’s official portal, and keep permit numbers with your project file. Ask bidders who owns the submittal and who stands for inspections.
| City | Permit authority | Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonds | The City of Edmonds accepts building, engineering, and land-use applications, including plan review for additions, ADUs, and structural remodels, through MyBuildingPermit | MyBuildingPermit (opens in new window) |
| Seattle | Building, electrical, and mechanical permits run through SDCI and the Seattle Services Portal | Public Health plumbing and gas piping permits (opens in new window) |
| King County (unincorporated) | Unincorporated King County residential applications commonly start at MyBuildingPermit; the county Accela portal is also used for status and records | MyBuildingPermit (opens in new window) |
| Snohomish County | Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) covers unincorporated county work, and those applications go through the county's own PDS Permit Portal | Snohomish County PDS Permit Portal (opens in new window) |
| Shoreline | The City of Shoreline uses its eTRAKiT portal for applications, status, and inspections | Shoreline eTRAKiT (opens in new window) |
| Lynnwood | Lynnwood residential work is generally permitted through the City of Lynnwood (often via MyBuildingPermit for participating workflows) | MyBuildingPermit (opens in new window) |
| Mukilteo | Mukilteo projects typically use the city permitting path and may participate in MyBuildingPermit workflows | MyBuildingPermit (opens in new window) |
Always re-verify any contractor at WA L&I Verify. Companion walkthrough: How to verify a WA contractor.
The City of Edmonds accepts building, engineering, and land-use applications, including plan review for additions, ADUs, and structural remodels, through MyBuildingPermit. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Confirm the parcel is inside Edmonds city limits; many Edmonds mailing addresses are unincorporated Snohomish County.
Building, electrical, and mechanical permits run through SDCI and the Seattle Services Portal. Plumbing and gas piping permits are issued separately by Public Health – Seattle & King County, not SDCI. Use official SDCI fee pages and the Fee Subtitle PDF for permit cost context; the Board does not invent Seattle project prices or fee invoices.
Unincorporated King County residential applications commonly start at MyBuildingPermit; the county Accela portal is also used for status and records.
Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) covers unincorporated county work, and those applications go through the county's own PDS Permit Portal. City projects (Edmonds, Lynnwood, and others) use the city or MyBuildingPermit path instead.
The City of Shoreline uses its eTRAKiT portal for applications, status, and inspections.
Lynnwood residential work is generally permitted through the City of Lynnwood (often via MyBuildingPermit for participating workflows). Confirm the live city path for your parcel; do not assume Edmonds or county rules apply.
Mukilteo projects typically use the city permitting path and may participate in MyBuildingPermit workflows. Confirm parcel jurisdiction before design freeze.
Not always — but moving walls, plumbing, electrical, or changing structure usually does. Confirm with the jurisdiction for your parcel (city vs county).
MyBuildingPermit.com is the portal the City of Edmonds uses for building, engineering, and land-use applications, including plan review. Confirm the parcel is inside Edmonds city limits before you apply. Other Puget Sound cities also use the same portal for their own application types.
Either can, depending on jurisdiction and license rules. Get the permit number in writing and confirm the named contractor matches WA L&I Verify.
Use the official WA L&I Verify tool. The Board publishes a walkthrough companion; L&I remains the source of truth.
This page links official portals only. Shortlist firms on Board directories, then re-verify at L&I before hiring.
On official SDCI fee pages and the Fee Subtitle PDF linked in the Seattle section above — not as invented Board prices. Pair with remodel cost-factor guides for qualitative drivers only.
No. Seattle orientation lives on this permit hub (plus the Seattle city hub) to avoid duplicate thin pages.
No. Keep work open until the AHJ completes required inspections. Covering work early can force costly uncovering. Confirm the inspection sequence with your permit owner and GC in writing.
Outbound links to government portals only. The Board of Project Stewardship does not issue permits or licenses. Confirm the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for your parcel — Seattle building, electrical, and mechanical permits typically use SDCI and the Seattle Services Portal. Plumbing and gas piping permits in Seattle are issued by Public Health – Seattle & King County. Many other Puget Sound cities use MyBuildingPermit. Always re-verify contractors at WA L&I Verify before hiring.
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Same home. Another story. Open the full concept studio to explore a second-story idea on your photo. Concept preview only, not a bid or permit document.
