Administrative overview · FIPS 53069
Wahkiakum 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
Wahkiakum County Land Use and Building Permits
For a project in or near Wahkiakum 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
360-795-6100 ext. 104; Building Inspector 360-353-8074
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Physical counter address not verified
Operating hours
Appointments required
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 Wahkiakum County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Wahkiakum County Land Use and Building Permits 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 360-795-6100 ext. 104; Building Inspector 360-353-8074 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?
Contact Building Inspector Dave Hicks at 360-353-8074; appointments are required.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Washington 2021 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fire, Uniform Plumbing and Energy codes as applicable in Wahkiakum County. Qualifying Washington code exemptions may apply; shoreline and land-use permits can still be required.