Administrative overview · FIPS 53063
Spokane 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
Spokane County Building and Planning
For a project in or near Spokane 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
509-477-3675
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
1026 W Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260
Operating hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; Friday 7:30 AM-noon
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 Spokane County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Spokane County Building and Planning 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?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 509-477-3675.
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 Building page and call 509-477-3675 for inspection scheduling and current portal directions.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2021 Washington State construction codes and applicable Spokane County requirements for unincorporated areas. Qualifying Washington code exemptions may apply; verify county zoning, critical-area and site requirements.