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PublicationsIn addition to any other fees, publication fees ($150.79 per occurrence, or actual cost, whichever is higher) will be charged each time a public notice in the newspaper is required. The Publications column indicates how many publication fees will be initially assessed for each application type.Appeals
Additional Fees for Code EnforcementIn addition to any other fees, the Department may assess civil or criminal penalties as daily fines as described in SCC Chapter 14.44 and RCW 90.58.210.
RefundsThe Department may refund up to:
PermitsEach building permit includes a Plan Review Fee (charged at time of application) and a Permit Fee (charged when the permit is issued). Both fees are based on project valuation.New Construction Valuation
Remodel ValuationValuation of structures being remodeled is based on the value calculated per the table above, multiplied by the percentage that corresponds to the extent of alteration in the table below. The extent of alteration includes one or more of the listed items. The floor area will be calculated based on the entire area of the rooms where the alterations are proposed. If a project has areas for which it is reasonable to distinguish as being of different categories, it is appropriate to calculate the areas separately to develop the valuation.
Permit Fees Based on ValuationBuilding permit fees for new or modified building area are calculated using the following table.
Manufactured Home Permit Fees
Grading PermitsPermit fees are as determined by this table, plus the plan review fee.
Other Fees
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| Basic site and access review | $104.73 |
| Certificate of occupancy inspection | $104.73 |
Fire protection sprinkler systems
| Type | Number of heads | Fee |
| Commercial NFPA 13 and 13 R systems The stated fees will be assessed on the first three inspections per system. Additional inspections will be assessed $110 per inspection per system. |
<25 | $144.66 |
| 25-100 | $217.00 | |
| 101-1000 | $361.66 | |
| Residential 13d system The stated fees will be assessed on the first three inspections per system. Additional inspections will be assessed $110 per inspection per system. |
<25 | $144.66 |
| 25-100 | $217.00 | |
| 101-400 | $289.33 | |
| Underground supply main/sprinkler or private hydrants (permitted separately) | $144.66 | |
| Building emergency radio coverage system | $144.66 | |
| Kitchen Hoods/Spray Booths The stated fees will be assessed on the first inspection. Additional inspections will be assessed $110 per inspection. |
$104.73 | |
| Smoke control systems | $361.66 + third party costs | |
| Alternative/Clean agent suppression systems The stated fees will be assessed on the first inspection. Additional inspections will be assessed $110 per inspection. |
$217.00 | |
| Review of revised plans | $134.78/hour (1/2 hour minimum) |
Fire alarm and detection
Additional inspections are billed at $69.55 per hour with a minimum of 1.5 hours. Inspections outside of normal business hours are billed at $139.10 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.| Number of devices | Fee |
| < 25 | $173.38 |
| 25-100 | $248.04 |
| 101-1000 | $330.72 |
| Transmitter replacement only | $72.33 |
| Panel replacement only | $72.33 |
Special permits (fees apply to the first inspection only)
| Burn permit—residential | $38.00 |
| Burn permit—large (commercial or land clearing) | $144.00 |
| Fireworks stand | $100 |
| Fireworks display event | $181.90 |
| Fuel Tank Installation—Residential | $67.60 |
| Fuel Tank Installation—Commercial | $135.20 |
| Fuel Tank Removal/Decommissioning Permit Residential | $67.60 |
| Fuel Tank Removal/Decommissioning Permit Commercial | $135.20 |
| Gates--Residential | $67.60 |
| Gates—Commercial | $135.20 |
| Special Events | $144.66 |
| Fire Code permits not otherwise classified | $144.66 |
| Additional Inspections | $114.40 |
Planning & Land Division
Planning and land division fees are based on the Department’s hourly rate. When staff time multiplied by the hourly rate exceeds the base fee, the Department may invoice additional review fees at the hourly rate.The planning fees listed below do not include SEPA review fees, when applicable.
Each application will also require upfront payment for the number of publications listed in the table. The Department will invoice additional publications if needed.
Required by RCW 19.27.085.
SCC 15.04.030, amending IBC/IRC Section 105.5, Expiration.
SCC 15.04.030, amending IBC/IRC Section 105.5, Expiration. New permit will be required where expiration is more than six months.
(limited to $100 per selling season by RCW 70.77.555)
Planning Fees
| Item | Base Fee | Publication Fees |
| Administrative Decision | $943.49 | 2 |
| Administrative Interpretation | $943.49 | 2 |
| Boundary Line Adjustment | $336.96 | 0 |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment—Site-Specific Policy or Map Amendment or Rezone | $5,660.93 | 0 |
| Comprehensive Plan Amendment—General Policy Amendment | $0 | 0 |
| Critical Areas Review | $336.96 | 0 |
| Critical Areas Review for Land Divisions | $808.70 | 0 |
| Development Agreement | $5,660.93 | 0 |
| Forest Practice Conversion | $1,347.84 | 2 |
| Forest Practices Conversion Option Harvest Plan | $1,347.84 | 0 |
| Forest Practice Moratorium Waiver—Administrative (Residential Use) | $2,021.76 | 1 |
| Forest Practice Moratorium Waiver—Hearing Examiner | $2,021.76 | 2 |
| Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) Review | $0 | 0 |
| Land Use Review of Public Water System | $280.80 + direct consultant costs if required | |
| Lot Certification—Administrative | $67.39 | 0 |
| Lot Certification—Reasonable Use Exception | $336.96 | 2 |
| Lot Certification – Recording Fee Only | Auditor’s fee (at cost) | |
| Lot Certification—Standard | $336.96 | 0 |
| Modification of Land Use Approval | $134.78/hour | 0 |
| Pre-Application Meeting | $539.14* | 0 |
| Pre-Development Meeting | $0 | 0 |
| Shoreline Substantial Development Permit | $4,582.66 | 4 |
| Shoreline Variance/Conditional Use Permit/Map Amendment | $4,582.66 | 4 |
| Shoreline Letter of Exemption with Site Visit | $539.14 | 0 |
| Shoreline Letter of Exemption without Site Visit | $269.57 | 0 |
| Special Use Permit—Administrative | $2,830.46 | 2 |
| Special Use Permit—Temporary Manufactured Home | $673.92 | 2 |
| Special Use Permit–Hearing Examiner | $3,369.60 | 3 |
| Variance—Administrative | $2,021.76 | 2 |
| Variance—Hearing Examiner | $4,582.66 | 3 |
| Variance—Board of County Commissioners | $4,582.66 | 2 |
| Wireless Services Eligible Facilities Determination | $132.29 | 0 |
Land Divisions
| Item | Base Fee | Publication Fees |
| Binding Site Plan (1-4 lots) | $8,491.39 | 0 |
| Binding Site Plan (5-8 lots) | $8,491.39 | 2 |
| Binding Site Plan (9-50 lots) | $8,491.39 | 3 |
| Binding Site Plan (more than 50 lots) | $8,491.39 | 3 |
| Urban Reserve Development Permit (1-4 lots) | $5,660.93 | 0 |
| Urban Reserve Development Permit (5-8 lots) | $9,569.66 | 2 |
| Urban Reserve Development Permit (9 or more lots) | $9,569.66 | 3 |
| Final Plat Alteration | $661.44 | 0 |
| Final Plat Approval | $264.58 per lot | 2 |
| Final Plat Approval for Binding Site Plans | $264.58 per acre | |
| Short CaRD (4 or fewer lots) | $3,307.20 | |
| Short Subdivision (4 or fewer lots) | $4,043.52 | 0 |
| Long CaRD (5 or more lots) | $7,413.12 | 3 |
| Long Subdivision – Administrative (5-8 lots) | $5,660.93 | 3 |
| Long Subdivision (9 or more lots) | $7,952.26 | 4 |
SEPA Review
| Item | Base Fee | Publication Fees |
| SEPA (consolidated with another land use permit) | $673.92 | 1 |
| SEPA (standalone or with development permit) | $673.92 | 2 |
| SEPA Addendum | $269.57 | |
| Environmental Impact Statement | Direct costs + staff coordination at hourly rate |
Water Availability Review
Water availability review fees are based on the department’s hourly rate. When staff time multiplied by the hourly rate exceeds the base fee, the Department may invoice additional review fees at the hourly rate.Water Availability Review Fee
| Water Availability Determination for Drilled Wells and Alternative Systems (first 2 hours) | $130.00 |
| Review of water system plan per CWSP (first 5 hours) | $333.84 |
Administrative Fees for Non-Trust Lands within the Swinomish Reservation
When a fee-simple parcel is located within the reservation, the applicant has a choice to have either Skagit County or the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community perform the lead role with application review and inspections. The agency not selected for the lead role will perform an administrative review. The administrative review fees can be deducted from the fees for the lead reviewer when a receipt is submitted to the lead agency.Residential Building Permit
| 50-500 sq. ft. | $100 |
| 501-1,000 sq. ft. | $200 |
| 1,001-2,499 sq. ft. | $400 |
| 2,500-4,999 sq. ft. | $800 |
| 5,000 sq. ft. and over | $2,500 |
Commercial/Industrial Building Permit
| 50-500 sq. ft. | $300 |
| 501-1,000 sq. ft. | $500 |
| 1,001-2,499 sq. ft. | $700 |
| 2,500-4,999 sq. ft. | $2,500 |
| 5,000 sq. ft. and over | $2,500 plus $100 for every 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 5,000 sq ft |
Other Actions
| Major Development (long plats, binding site plans, etc.) over $150,000 in value | $350 plus $10/lot |
| Non-residential development under $150,000 | $75 |
| Short plat | $200 plus $10/lot |
| Grading Permit | One-fourth of normal permit fee |
| On-site sewage (septic) permit | $50 |
A site-specific proposal is one that applies to a specific number of parcels which are in readily identifiable ownership or is in conjunction with an identifiable development proposal.
For modification of existing wireless tower per Section 6409 (Wireless Facilities Deployment) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.
These fees are for Water Availability Determinations there are additional fees collected from the Health Department to cover the cost of the Water Quality and Water Quantity portions of the review.
Skagit
County Public Works Department
Permit Fee Schedule
Effective 1/1/2024
| PERMIT TYPE | INDIRECT COST 9.81% | ASSOCIATED COSTS | 2024 PERMIT FEE |
| ACCESS | |||
| Residential Driveway | $27.86 | $311.86 | |
| Commercial Driveway | $41.79 | $467.79 | |
| Access appeal or deviation process | $43.16 | $483.16 | |
| Storm Drain Installation | |||
| 50' or less | $20.90 | $233.90 | |
| Over 50' OR more than one drainage structure | $27.86 | $311.86 | |
| Plus Additional review time (per hour) | $10.79 | $120.79 | |
| Utility Installations | |||
| Class A Work | $17.41 | $194.91 | |
| < 25' trench outside of road prism | |||
| < 4sf of pavement cut | |||
| < 6 utility poles, aerial work | |||
| Class B Work | $27.86 | $311.86 | |
| 25' to 100' trench outside of road prism | |||
| 4 to 15 sf of payment cut | |||
| 6 to 18 utility poles | |||
| Push, bore, underground vaults, splice pits, etc. | |||
| Class C Work | $34.83 | $389.83 | |
| 100' to 300' trench outside of road prism | |||
| 15sf to 30sf of pavement cut | |||
| >18 utility poles | |||
| Class D Work (NEW) | $129.49 | $1,449.49 | |
| >300' trench outside of road prism | |||
| > 30sf of pavement cut | |||
| Attaching to a bridge structure | |||
| Deviation Cost for Non-Emergency Event | |||
| Class A Deviation request | $21.58 | $241.58 | |
| Class B Deviation request | $32.37 | $362.37 | |
| Class C Deviation request | $43.16 | $483.16 | |
| Class D Deviation request | $53.96 | $603.96 | |
| Deviation Cost for Post-Emergency Event | |||
| Deviation cost is for after the emergency repair work is performed (not applicable to failures due to lack of maintenance). | $6.97 | $78.97 | |
| Cutting Pavement | |||
| HMA pavement surface < 84 months Old Moratorium Fee is in addition to Applicant's restoration work per the permit requirements. |
9.81% of associated cost | $5,000 Moratorium Fee + $28.44/SY | Varies |
| Chipseal road surface < 48 Months Old Moratorium Fee is in addition to Applicant's restoration work per the permit requirements. |
9.81% of associated cost | $5,000 Moratorium Fee + $3.50/SY | Varies |
| Unopened County R/W | |||
| Right of Way Permit | $69.65 | $779.65 | |
| Trail Permit | $55.72 | $623.72 | |
| Temporary Use Permit | $55.72 | $623.72 | |
| Plus Additional review time (per hour) | $10.79 | $120.79 | |
| Road Administration | |||
| New Private Road Name | $24.13 | $200.00 | $470.13 |
| Road Name Change (includes Private roads) | $48.27 | $200.00 | $740.27 |
| Petition to Establish County Road (Plus additional fees: publishing, recording, excise tax, etc.) |
$156.96 | $300.00 | $2,056.96 |
| Petition to Vacate Right of Way (Plus additional fees: publishing, recording, excise tax, etc.) |
$156.96 | $1,756.96 | |
| Franchise Agreement (Plus additional fees: publishing, recording, excise tax, etc.) |
$117.72 | $1,317.72 | |
| Reinspection | |||
| Additional review time or inspection (per hour) | $10.79 | $120.79 | |
| Expedited or After Hours Inspection (Less then 24 hr. notice - 3 hr minimum) |
$48.56 | $543.56 | |
| Traffic Impacts Review & Signing (NEW) | |||
| Tourist Oriented Directional (TOD) Sign Review and Installation | $24.13 | $150.00 | $420.13 |
| Installation of additional (TOD) Signs | $150.00 | ||
| Fire District Boundary Sign (each) | $16.09 | $150.00 | $330.09 |
| Additional FIre District Signs (each) | $150.00 | ||
| Reviewing Traffic Reports/evaluate impacts (2 hr. minimum) |
$10.79 | $120.79 | |
Utility Permit Classification
Establish the following permit classification for Utility Right-of-Way Permits:
Class A Work
Class A work has little or no effect on the right-of-way such as trenching outside of the road prism for 25 lineal feet or less, making an initial pavement cut of 4 square feet or less (to access existing utility only), or installing 5 or fewer new utility poles. Some examples of Class "A" work include aerial work, stringing cables on utility poles; accessing existing manholes, handholes and vaults; installing short side services and hydrants while breaking 4 square feet or less of pavement; raising valves; trimming trees; removal of non-merchantable trees; providing cathodic protection; replacing above ground meters, transformers, closures, and pedestals; installing 2.5 by 2.5 feet or smaller splice boxes; and installing water sampling stations. No breaking of any PCC curb, gutter or sidewalk is allowed.
Class B Work
Class B work has a moderate effect on the right-of-way such as trenching outside of the road prism between 25 and 100 linear feet, making an initial pavement cut of between 4 and 15 square feet (to access existing utility only), removing 2 or fewer panels of PCC sidewalk, plowing cable outside roadway prism, installing 6 to 18 utility poles; removing up to 30 merchantable trees. Some examples of Class "B" work includes installing short side utility services while disturbing between 4 and 15 square feet of pavement, pushing or boring under a road, installing underground vaults, and constructing splice pits.
Class C Work
Class C work has a larger impact on the right-of-way such as, trenching outside of the road prism 101 to 300 lineal feet, making an initial pavement cut of 15 to 30 square feet (to access existing utility in one lane only), removing between 2 and 6 panels of PCC sidewalk, removing any curb and gutter, or installing more than 18 utility poles, removing more than 30 merchantable trees, constructing any CRP related work, or attaching to any bridge structure. Some examples of Class "C" work include constructing a main line or any open cut road crossing.
Class D Work
Class D work has a major impact on the right-of-way such as trenching outside of the road prism in excess of 300 lineal feet; making an initial pavement cut of 30 to 50 square feet; removing more than 6 panels of PCC sidewalk or adjacent curb; attaching utility to a bridge structure.
Pavement Cutting
Skagit County promotes a coordinated planning effort between the Department of Public Works and the franchised utility to minimize the need for cutting of BST pavement which is less than 48 months old or HMA pavement less than 84 months old.