Permit Center

*CHANGE IN SCHEDULE* Starting September 1, 2022
Walk-in Hours: Mon 8:30am – 3:30pm / Wed 9:30am – 3:30pm / Fri (closed)
*Appointment ONLY*: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am – 3:30pm
Phone and Email: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Contact us: (360) 778-8300 or permits@cob.org | more contact info

Request an Appointment

PLEASE NOTE: BUILDING PERMIT REVIEWS ARE RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 8-10 WEEKS BEYOND THE STATED TARGET DATE. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF HIRING AND TRAINING NEW STAFF TO ADDRESS THIS DELAY.

Applications & Forms

Applications for building and land-use projects. Submit via email to permits@cob.org.

eTRAKiT (Online Permitting)

Apply for “over the counter” permits, signs and reroofs. Schedule inspections and more.

Construction Codes

Current building & construction codes adopted by WA State and Bellingham City Council. *DELAYED: SBCC votes to delay 2021 Code adoption.*

Customer Satisfaction Survey

How did we do? Tell us about your Permit Center experience!

Scheduling an Inspection

Set up inspection via the online permitting web portal. Inspection Questions: Call 360-778-8363 between 7:30am-8:30am.

Rental Registration and Safety Inspection Program

If you own a rental in the City of Bellingham, it may need to be registered with this program.

eTRAKiT Permit Process & “How-to”

Permit Fees

Sustainable Development Resources

City IQ

Permit Activity

Permit Center News (aka “TAB”)

Customer Survey Results

Bellingham Housing Statistics Story Map

Current Planning Notices

FAQs

Public Works Development Guidelines

Neighborhood Plan & Zoning Tables

Resources

Planning and Community Development Department
Bellingham Municipal Code
Medical/Recreational Marijuana Rules (PDF)
Economic Development Incentives
Interactive Map of Current Development Projects