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Online Permitting
You can check the status of your Building Permit online by visiting yakimacountypermits.us. Our online portal, Accela Citizen Access (ACA), will allow you to create a user account where you can begin filling out the following applications:
- Residential Accessory Structure
- Residential Demolition Permit
- Residential Mechanical Permit
- Residential Plumbing Permit
- Residential Re-Roof
- Type 1 Resource Reduction for Residential Use
- Remove or Abandon Fuel Tank Storage
Coming soon you will be able to pay application fees online and submit construction plans for an electronic plan review. For the latest information, subscribe to our eNewsletter for monthly updates.
ORDINANCE 13-2017
YAKIMA COUNTY WATER RESOURCE SYSTEM
JANUARY 1, 2018, YAKIMA COUNTY IS REQUIRED TO CHECK FOR EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY BEFORE A BUILDING PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR DEVELOPMENTS REQUIRING USE OF POTABLE WATER.
Evidence of legal availability of water shall be in the form of:
1. Water right permit from Department of Ecology, or
2. A letter from an approved water purveyor, or
3. *A YCWRS domestic well permit, or
4. Other adequate evidence of interest in a suitable water right held for mitigation purposes by an existing water bank, or
5. A Yakama Nation Water Code permit for properties located within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Nation, or
6. Documentation that the well site is located outside of the Yakima River watershed.
*PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR THE APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST AND PERMIT APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR A "YCWRS" DOMESTIC WELL PERMIT.Please contact Yakima Health District (509 249-6508) to apply for an "Adequate Water Determination"
PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
~ Effective June 1, 2017 ~
Minimum payment is required to be paid at time of application submittal for the following fee types:
Payment can be made by cash, check or VISA, MASTERCARD
FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Minimum Payment Due
Building - Plan Review Fee (variable)
Fire - Plan Review Fee (variable)
VAR-ESLU - Type 1 Reduction ($195.00) and recording fees approximately ($100.00)
Address - Permit application fee ($90.00)
Road Approach - Permit application fee ($275.00)
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Building
Questions and information about Building Permits, Manufactured Home permits, Plumbing permits, Mechanical permits, Grading and Excavation, Demolition permits. LPG Propane tank permits.
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Exempt from Permit
See what structures can be built, or work that is allowed without obtaining a building permit.
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Fire Marshal's Office
The Fire Marshal's Office provides fire and life safety services to the citizens of Yakima County. Responsibilities include: fire investigation, fire and life safety inspections, plan review, fire prevention & safety education, and wildland-urban interface.
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Forms and Information
View miscellaneous forms and information relating to the building process.
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Permit Applications
Permit Applications for: Building construction and demolition, Grading and Excavation, Manufactured Home placement, Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pools, LPG propane tank permits, Place of Assembly (commonly referred to as an Event permit)
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Resources
List of Local, State, and Federal Agencies associated with the Building and Fire Division. Additional information related to services provided.
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YCWRS - Water Availability - Well Permit
Yakima County Water Resources System - Water rights, Water Availability, Permit Exempt Well, Water Purveyor, Adequate Water Determination (AWD)
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Citizens Access Portal
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Contact Us
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Building Official
Marivel Garcia, C.B.I., C.P.T.
Chris Pedersen, C.F.I.
Fire Marshal
Building & Fire Safety
128 North 2nd Street
4th floor, Courthouse
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 574-2300
Fax: (509) 574-2301
ACA - Accela Citizen Access
Online Permitting Portal
www.yakimacountypermits.us
Application Intake by appointment:
Call (509) 574-2300 to schedule an appointment
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Inspection Request Line
(509) 574-2370
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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FIRE INSPECTORS AND INVESTIGATORS
Andrea Ely
Blake Scully
Chris Pedersen
Nicole Parpart
Todd Hottell
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PLANS EXAMINER
Richard Hembree
Patrick Lambert
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Sr. Project Coordinator
Monica Beltran
Project CoordinatorsTamara Colley
Rosalinda Martinez
Jessica Pearson
Kimberly Villarruel
Office Specialist
Mayra Romo