Our Building Safety program helps keep our homes, schools, offices, stores and other buildings safe for public use. We review and inspect all construction projects that require building permits in the unincorporated areas of Clark County and the town of Yacolt. These projects range from small-scale residential remodels to large, multi-story commercial buildings and apartments.

Building permits are beneficial to you and your community. By obtaining the required permits you are not only protecting the financial investment in your project, you are also guarding against potential hazards of unsafe construction.

Building permits: Why it is important to get them and common misconceptions

In-person services

All in-person services at the Permit Center require an appointment. To schedule an appointment, email permitservicesappt@clark.wa.gov.

Permits and inspections

Visit our Permit Center page for information about applying for permits.

Visit our building inspection page for requesting an inspection.  

Application submittal guidance

• Building applications: application submittal (PDF)

ePlan Review

We have implemented electronic plan review and no longer accept paper submittals. Visit clark.wa.gov/eplan for more information about ePlan Review. 

Building code update

The 2021 Washington state building codes became effective on March 14, 2024.

Permit Center

All building permits are now available for application in Clark County’s Land Management System, CC LMS. You can register, apply for, and track a building permit online via the public portal from the comfort of your office or home! Be sure to visit the CC LMS Training page where you will learn how to create an account, estimate fees, apply for a permit, or sign up for training.