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New Online Permitting System : Launches November 12, 2024! 

October 31, 2024
Skagit County Planning and Development Services is in process of transitioning to our new permitting software and new portal.
The new CSS portal requires that users create an account. Starting after noon on November 12th, the new CSS portal will be available for account creation.

Important Dates:
November 1st – 12th: Application submittals including revisions will not be processed until after November 12th.
November 13th: Invoices for projects that are in process prior to November 1st will be sent starting November 13th.
November 18th: Payments for new applications received from November 1st through November 12th will be invoiced starting November 18th.

Planning and Development Services is open during this transition and are available to assist you.

More information: Skagit County Launches New Online Permit Software


HOW TO USE OUR CIVIC ACCESS PERMIT PORTAL | VIDEO

To apply for, manage, or pay for projects, you will need to create a Citizen Access account. Here's how:

CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT HERE

Once you are registered log into:

SKAGIT COUNTY CIVIC ACCESS PERMIT PORTAL

  1. Select APPLY
      
  2. The Decision Engine will prompt you < DO YOU NEED HELP GETTING STARTED? > If you are unsure of what type of application is needed, select YES. 

 welcome portal

  1. If you know what type of application is needed, you are welcome to select NO. 

  2. Search for applications by name or keywords. 

  3. You can search by applications types, PERMITS, PLANS, TRENDING or ALL. Select Show Categories to see all Permit or Plan types by category.
     
  4. If you are unsure, select < HELP ME CHOOSE >
      
  5. Once you see the application that is required for your project, select the blue Apply button.  

Permit type selection

  1. Follow the application through to submittal. 

  2. The application will stay in SUBMITTED ONLINE until a Permit Technician has been assigned to your project. When this takes place the status will be updated to INTAKE. 

  3. The Permit Technician may contact you if additional information is required. 
     
  4. Check for sub-records that may need to be completed as part of your project. 

sub record select

  1. When all requirements have been received, the Permit Technician will send an invoice for payment.
    Please note: All payments must be made through the portal. 

Forms

Narratives/Forms need to be completed and uploaded as part of your submittal requirements.

These apply to both Administrative and Hearing Examiner processes.

Most commercial projects must attend a Pre-development Meeting with County Staff. If a Pre-development Meeting has not been held, please schedule a meeting though the County’s CSS Portal. If you are unsure if a pre-development meeting is required, Ask a Permit Technician

Video: Introduction to new online permitting at Skagit County utilizing Tyler Technologies Civic Access.
Video Link
Supplemental Information

Building Permit Tips for Success
Expedited or Fast-Tracked Building Permits
Building Permit Revision Policy

Helpful Handouts

Helpful Worksheets
Site Plan Checklist
Title Notice Worksheet
Forms

Narratives/Forms need to be completed and uploaded as part of your submittal requirements.

These apply to both Administrative and Hearing Examiner processes.

Most commercial projects must attend a Pre-development Meeting with County Staff. If a Pre-development Meeting has not been held, please schedule a meeting though the County’s CSS Portal. If you are unsure if a pre-development meeting is required, Ask a Permit Technician

Video: Introduction to new online permitting at Skagit County utilizing Tyler Technologies Civic Access.
Video Link
Supplemental Information

Building Permit Tips for Success
Expedited or Fast-Tracked Building Permits
Building Permit Revision Policy

Helpful Handouts

Helpful Worksheets
Site Plan Checklist
Title Notice Worksheet