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verify the expected processing time with your building department representative. The application process for a building permit (e.g. exterior rehabilitation) varies by jurisdiction. Some cities like Seattle require you to select a ”permit intake” meeting date from their online department calendar. That date is typically several weeks in the future. Other applicants may cancel their intake meeting dates if they anticipate they will not be ready with their completed permit application package. You can check the department calendar daily to see if an earlier date has become available.


Some cities require you to select a ”permit intake” meeting date from their department calendar.


Postponing Your Project Date


If your project construction start date needs to be delayed, you may be able to leave your permit in the building department queue, so to speak, even if you have paid the initial application fee or the designer preparing the plans has responded to city plan comments. Permits typically have an expiration date of 18, 24, or 30 months (this will be stated on the permit).


Renewal fees are typically in the $150 to $300 range.


However, if the final permit amount has not been paid for, and the permit has not been picked up, the permit may be able to remain at the jurisdiction (in the queue) for quite some time without expiring. The permit may also be grandfathered in on the current building code based on the date when


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the permit application was submitted. In these situations, check with the building department for clarification.


The permit may be grandfathered into building code of the date when the application was submitted.


Design drawings may be required for the permitting process. Determine what permits will be needed for the project scope and work with a design consultant to provide the necessary documents with your application.


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