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For the Homeowner

	Back to Development Services
Introduction
	Improvements and Repairs that Require a Permit
	Single-Family Building Permit Applications
	Why Permits and Inspections are Necessary
	Construction Noise Guidelines

Why Permits and Inspections are Necessary

First and foremost, it’s a health and safety issue.

Permit review allows code experts to reduce potential hazards from unsafe construction.
Mandatory inspections act as a system of checks and balances focused on complying with city codes.

It’s also a money issue—on several fronts.

Proper permitting helps protect property values.
More and more, property insurers aren’t covering damages caused by work done without permits and inspections.
disclosure of any improvements or repairs is required at sale whether permits and inspection were obtained.
Many financial institutions won’t finance a purchase without proof of a final inspection.
Without a permit, work may be subject to removal or other costly remedies.

So before a project is started, see if a permit is required.

See Improvements and Repairs that Require a Permit.

Contact Information

Development Services
450 110th Ave. NE
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Service First
Phone: 425-452-6800
Business Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed

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