The Community Development Department currently provides three methods for individuals to apply for a permit, including:

Online Service
Let us assist you online instead of in line. With the ease of your computer and a credit card, homeowners or contractors may apply for many simple residential permits, including: furnace and hot water tank installations, re-roofs, low voltage electrical and various other plumbing and mechanical permits. By using MyBuildingPermit.com you can apply for and purchase many over-the-counter building permits,.

Print the Application
Download the application from our website and bring it to the permit counter. Mailing is an option when the project does not require plan review; consult our permit staff for requirements. Faxing is approved on an emergency case-by-case basis by our permit staff.

Apply In Person
Visit our permit counter at City Hall. We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Permit Center / Community Development
400 SW 152nd St
Suite 300
Burien, WA 98166-3066


Methods of Payment

• Cash
• Check
• Credit Card - Visa or MasterCard (no verbal credit cards, sorry)*

          * $2000 limit per transaction


Additional Resources
Below are some additional resources to help provide you information on permits.

Land Use Review Process

How to Apply For Permits

Permit Processing Timeline Goals

Permit Fee Schedule