• Fire Sprinkler - Alteration of 6 or Less Sprinkler Heads
• Franchise Right-of-Way Permit
• Residential Backflow / Cross-Connection Device
• Residential Furnace
• Residential Generator
• Residential Heat Pump
• Residential Hot Water Heater
• Sewer Permit for Pre-Approved Plat

The City of Bonney Lake requires all applications, documents and plans to be submitted electronically. Please find the type of application you need from the options below.

If you have questions please contact the Permit Center HERE.  

Click here to be taken to the online portal where you can track your submitted applications. 

Typical Initial Review Times for Common Permits:

• 1 to 2 Weeks:
  • Re-Roof Permits
  • Plumbing and Mechanical Permits
  • Solar Permits
• 2 to 4 Weeks:
  • Certificate of Water or Sewer Availability
  • Change of Occupant
  • Demolition Permits
  • Fire Alarm or Sprinkler Permits
  • Right-of-Way Permits
  • Road Approach Permits
• 4 to 6 Weeks
  • Civil Permits
  • New Residential, including ADUs and Manufactured or Mobile Homes
  • Remodels or Additions
  • Tenant Improvements
  • Utility Extensions

Expedited review is available for building permits for a fee, and can be requested at the time of permit application.

You will find resubmittal applications for all permit types in the list below.

To get started with the resubmittal process, you will need the permit number(s) for the permit(s) you are resubmitting, as well as .pdf versions of your resubmittal materials ready to be uploaded.

All resubmittal materials are required to be uploaded into the box at the bottom of the resubmittal application prior to submittal.

If no resubmittal materials are uploaded, the permit center will require a new resubmittal application to be filled out with the documents uploaded.

Civil Permit Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a CIV permit.

Commercial Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a commercial BLD permit – i.e. new commercial building, tenant improvement or remodel.

Fire Permit Resubmittal Application:  Click here if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a FRD permit - i.e. fire sprinkler, fire alarm, underground fire line.  

Multi-Family Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a multi-family BLD permit.

Planning Permit Resubmittal Application: Use this application if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a PLN permit. Each PLN permit you are resubmitting requires a separate resubmittal application.

Residential Resubmittal Application: Click here if you are resubmitting documents pertaining to a residential building permit – i.e. new single family residence, addition, remodel or detached structure.

Click here for the current City of Bonney Lake Fee Schedule.

1. Pay any permit issuance fees.
2. Provide your contractor's license information:

• Verify a Contractor, Tradeperson or Business (Washington State L&I)
• Verify a State and City Business License (Washington State DOR)

Some permits also require the following before they can be issued:

1. A pre-issuance inspection to verify that temporary erosion control measures, critical area protection fencing, or tree protection fencing was installed correctly before work begins.
2. A pre-construction meeting with the inspection team to ensure the contractor, applicant, and the City understand requirements and expectations during construction. Typically, these are provided for commercial, multi-family, or other non-residential projects, and are available for residential projects upon request.

Click here to be taken to the online portal to view inspection results. 

How to View Inspection Results

All inspection results are emailed to the customer email on file. If this email address needs to be changed, please contact us. No paper inspection results are left on site.

1. All permits must have completed and passed all inspections, including civil, landscaping, critical area, shoreline, utility, and other sub-permit requirements.
2. All external agencies (such as electrical or the health district) must have signed off all approvals.
3. All permit conditions must be met.
4. All required documentation must be complete, such as special inspection documentation, as-built drawings, or documents that must be recorded.

Did you receive a notice of permit/application expiration?  Or notice your permit/application is ready to expire?

You will find the extension request application for all permit types below.  Please complete and submit one application for all permit/application types relating to the same project. 

Please note there is a $500.00 application fee for extension requests related to Planning (PLN) permits and/or applications.

Permit Extension Application

Submit your questions using the convenient links below so we can provide you with the information you need.

If you are asking a question about an ongoing permit please include your permit number in the email.

If you are asking about a potential project please include your address or parcel number.

Schedule an Inspection: When you are ready for an inspection, please call 253-447-4357 or schedule online using this link to request inspections for your project. Please note: holidays may change the normal inspection schedule. 

Ask a Permit Technician: Use this option for general questions about the permit process, submittal requirements, or if you are unsure who you should talk to.

Ask a Planner: Use this option if you have questions regarding zoning/land use, SEPA, setbacks, impervious surface coverage, critical areas, removal of vegetation (including trees), or signs.

Ask a Building Inspector: Use this option if you have questions regarding the building code, fire code, or a comment you received from a building inspector.

Ask an Engineer: Use this option if you have questions regarding civil plans, stormwater submittals, certificates of sewer or water availability, and street or road approach standards.