Administrative overview · FIPS 53009
Clallam County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Clallam County Department of Community Development, Building Division
For a project in or near Clallam County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
360-417-2318
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Review expectation
Permit backlog reported at approximately 4-8 weeks as of March 27, 2026.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Clallam County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Clallam County Department of Community Development, Building Division is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 360-417-2318 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
Permit backlog reported at approximately 4-8 weeks as of March 27, 2026.
How are inspections scheduled?
All building applications use the County online portal; inspection instructions are provided through the Building Division and permit portal.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2021 Washington Building and Energy Codes effective March 15, 2024, with Washington State Building Code references and county requirements. Qualifying Washington code exemptions may apply; the County requires review of project-specific building, land-use and critical-area requirements.