FAQs • Bothell WA • CivicEngage

Where can I access the Bothell Municipal Code?: Access the Bothell Municipal Code webpage here.

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Permit Center

2. I need an inspection. What do I need to do?: Inspection requests are made through permits.bothellwa.gov. All requests will be logged and assigned to a City Inspector if the request is received by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. An inspector will respond to the site within 24 hours (subject to normal Monday through Friday business hours).

3. I need to visit the City of Bothell Permit Services Counter. Where is it and what are the hours?: *Please note, that due to the Governor’s mandates City Hall is currently not open to the public* The City’s Permit Services Counter is located at City Hall, 18415 101st Avenue Northeast. Permit Services hours are specifically from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

4. What forms do I need for a Public Works permit?: Please view the Applications and Forms page.

5. What forms do I need for a Residential Addition or Remodel?: Please see the Single Family Addition and Remodel (PDF) checklist and the Applications and Forms page.

6. What forms do I need for a Residential Deck?: Please see the Residential Deck / Porch Checklist (PDF) and the Applications and Forms page.

7. What forms do I need for New Single Family Construction?: Please see the New Single Family Checklist (PDF) and the Applications and Forms page.

8. When is a building, plumbing or mechanical permit necessary?: Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the Bothell Municipal Code (BMC 20.02.095) or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the City of Bothell Building Official and obtain the required permit.