FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY, March 26, 2020
Contacts: Jacob Clay, Administrative Supervisor & Public Information Officer
(509) 574-2300
For Reference:
Governor’s Proclamation 20-25 Stay Home - Stay Healthy
Governor’s Memorandum to Proclamation 20-25
Media Release
YAKIMA, WA – In response to Governor Inslee’s Memorandum restricting building permits to essential construction, the Yakima County Public Services Building Division has modified its procedures for customer application and permit processing during this mandate. Although only building permits for essential construction can be issued at this time, application intake and processing will continue for all project types. Customers are encouraged to continue with their projects, following the guidelines, below.
Please Note: “Essential Projects” (agricultural-related structures, emergency repairs and similar) will take priority over all other projects. Non-essential permits will not be issued until the Governor lifts the construction restrictions, slated for April 8th.
- To submit a new application: Go online for our applications and instructions https://www.yakimacounty.us/1406/Forms-and-Information. Drop off applications and plans at our secure drop box immediately inside the Yakima County Courthouse front entrance, 128 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901, or mail them to attn: Yakima County Public Services to that address.
- After we receive your application, we will call with any questions and guide you through the payment process. For your convenience, both checks and credit card payments are available.
- Call 574-2300 between 8am and 4pm to talk to a project coordinator or Planner
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- Existing Applications – We will continue to process existing applications; however, please remember that essential construction projects have priority. Again, non-essential permits will not be issued at this time. While we are doing our best to respond promptly, responses may be delayed.
- Inspections – Please call (509) 574-2370 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to schedule an inspection. NOTE: We are not inspecting structures that are currently being lived in (e.g., addition to home, interior remodel etc.)
Yakima County has deemed commercial construction for Agriculture purposes to be essential. When the Governor suspends his proclamation, we will issue those permits that are ready for what has been deemed as non-essential construction.
Questions? Call (509) 574-2300 between 8am and 4pm to talk to a project coordinator. Or drop us an email at PSWebContacts@co.yakima.wa.us.
For the latest information on COVID-19 in Yakima County visit the Yakima Health District’s web page here.