Administrative overview · FIPS 53023
Garfield 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
Garfield County Public Works, Building Department
For a project in or near Garfield 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
509-843-1301; inspections 509-382-4676
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
789 W Main Street, Pomeroy, WA 99347
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
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 Garfield County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Garfield County Public Works, Building Department 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 509-843-1301; inspections 509-382-4676 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Use the County inspection page and provide at least 24 hours notice; inspection contact is Paul Strohbehn at 509-382-4676.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Washington State Building Code 2021 cycle and applicable Garfield County requirements. Washington code exemptions for qualifying minor work may apply; confirm with the County before work.