Permit Center
Lake Stevens is a growing community with new and exciting opportunities arriving all the time. It can be overwhelming trying to wade through the different types of land use and development permits. Here you will find links to apply for most of our available permits, as well as submittal requirements, informational forms, and fees. If you have questions or can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us at permits@lakestevenswa.gov and we’ll be happy to help.
Beginning March 15, 2024, with the implementation of Ordinance 1160, in adopting the 2021 Codes, we added two additional items exempt from residential building permits.
11. Lightweight roof or reroofing covering. Lightweight roof covering includes composition, or metal roof covering and similar material where the installed unit is less than 4 pounds per square foot.
12. Removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing window openings without altering or reducing the operable opening size.
Lake Stevens now has online permitting available for all of our commercial & residential building, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, and re-roofing permits, including Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinklers. Please go to the Apply for Permit Online link (in the upper right corner of this page) and choose option 13 - FIRE PERMITS. Additionally, we are now accepting Land Use Applications through the online portal.
Who can apply?
You must be either the property owner, an agent of the owner, or a Washington State licensed contractor.
Types of online permits available:
As of September 2020, all building and demolition permits associated with commercial & residential projects are available for online submission, as well as all land use applications.
*Electrical permits are issued by Washington State Labor & Industries. You can find their permitting info HERE
How to apply online for a permit:
- First-time users must create an online account at the Citizens Connect website before you can log-in and apply.
- Log-in and follow the prompts to fill in the required information on the application.
- Submit your application. Applications are received by City staff for a completeness and accuracy review, which is typically completed within 3 business days, depending on workload and staffing conditions.
- Watch for a return email letting you know that your application has been accepted and invoiced for payment. You can use your MasterCard or Visa to provide payment.
- Once approved and issued, you MUST print a copy of your approved permit packet (which can be found in the “Attachments” section when viewing your permit online), including stamped plans, to have onsite and available for inspectors.
- To schedule an inspection please Sign In/Register on the Citizens Connect Website and scroll down to “Inspections”. A video tutorial is also available HERE