Frequently Asked Questions

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Building Department

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  • Provide the required information on the forms you receive from the Building Department.
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  • - Permit Application - A complete and legible application is required. Providing detailed, legible information when submitting your application will streamline the process.

    - Vicinity Sketch - Draw a map of how to get to your property.  Include any notes about gates/gate codes/big dogs, etc in the "Notes" section.

    - Site Plan - It will need to include the 10 items listed, if applicable and be as complete as possible.

    - Structural Plans - 2 sets of drawings of the project, including foundation plan, floor plan and cross section.  Truss layout and specification sheets.

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  • If your project includes some electrical wiring or rewiring, you will need to contact the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries:

    Department of Labor and Industries

    312 SE Stonemill Drive, Suite 120

    Vancouver, WA 98684-3508

    Phone: 360-896-2300

    Website:  www.Lni.wa.gov


    Applications will be routed to other departments within Klickitat County for approval.  They are as follows:

    • Health Department - Water availability & sewage disposal method approvals.
    • Planning Department - Zoning & setback requirement approvals.
    • Public Works/Road Department - Road approach approval if you access the property off of a County road.

    Any permits required by other departments would need to be obtained from the respective department.

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  • Processing times can vary depending on the scope of the project, approvals from other departments, and current work loads.  Please contact the Building Department for an estimated time frame for processing when you submit your application.

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  • The fee is based on the work being done. Please contact our office for an estimated amount for your project.  Exact fees are calculated during the review of the plans for each project.  Fees for other departments will need to be paid directly to that department.

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  • The type of inspections will vary depending on your specific project.  An inspection card, listing the required inspections, will be provided at the time of permit issuance.

    If your project involves footings/foundation, an inspection is required of the rebar in place, BEFORE concrete is poured.

    If your project involves lines buried in trenches, as inspection is required prior to back filling the trench.

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  • Alterations/additions to a Manufactured Home may or may not require permits from Department of Labor and Industries.  You may contact them for requirements:

    Department of Labor and Industries

    312 SE Stonemill Drive

    Suite 120

    Vancouver, WA 98684-3508

    Phone: 360-896-2372 or 800-647-0982

    Website:  www.Lni.wa.gov.


    If you are attaching anything to the outside of the manufactured home, it would require permitting from both Klickitat County Building Department and L&I.

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  • If your property is located in the National Scenic Area, the Columbia River Gorge Commission requires you to comply with all National Scenic Area regulations. They can be contacted at 509-493-3323.

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